Carborundum and Private collector

Niagara Falls, NY

“Universal Warrior” is one of the ten bronzes created by John Vassar House (JVH) and cast in Rome and shipped to the Sisti Galleries in Franklin St. Buffalo, NY for a one man show in May 1960.

The ten sculptures were created between year 1958 and 1960. Interestingly, these sculptures adopt up to three different medium styles being:

Abstract/Representational:

• Gamebird; 
• Cat; 
• Torso; 
• Warrior

Organic-Vertebrae:

• Spine-Animal-Form
• Reunion

Organic/Pods/Seeds/Birth: 

• Elements; 
• Seed; 
• Birth; 
• Growth

Universal Warrior falls within the “Abstract/representational” and is was cast as a limited edition of two sculpture pieces. 

Please note that in order to avoid misunderstandings, the title of this sculpture needs to be understood within the mid-century (1950’s) concept of the universal warrior (also in art). JVH’s second name given to the sculpture is Indian Warrior and this is closer to the basic symbolisms of the warrior that sacrifices himself for the good of others.