Ron Rencher 'The Bridle Concho' 1983 Watercolor

Ron Rencher (American, b. 1952)

The Bridle Concho, 1983

Watercolor on paper
Signed and dated lower right: Rencher ©1983
Wood frame, triple matted behind glass
Titled and priced “The Bridle Concho — $750” on artist’s original Pine Valley, Utah studio label verso

A finely detailed Western still life watercolor by Ron Rencher, titled “The Bridle Concho” and executed in 1983. The composition features a saddle with silver concho, bridle, and spur arranged on a corral rail draped with a vividly patterned Navajo Eye Dazzler saddle blanket. Rencher captures the interplay of light across worn leather, polished metal, and woven wool with remarkable precision, reflecting both his technical mastery and his deep familiarity with the material culture of the American West.

An early and exemplary work from Rencher’s watercolor period, showcasing the artist’s sensitivity to texture, tone, and regional authenticity. Presented under glass in a wood frame with triple matting, retaining the original artist’s label verso with title and price.

Condition:

Good overall condition. Light scuffing and prior touch-up to frame; watercolor remains clean, bright, and stable beneath glass with no visible discoloration or damage.

Dimensions:

Overall: 41 3/4 x 32 inches
Visible (sight): 29 x 19 inches

Provenance:

From the artist’s Pine Valley, Utah studio; original titled and priced label affixed verso.

Artist Biography — Ron Rencher (American, b. 1952):

Ron Rencher is an American painter celebrated for his luminous landscapes of the American Southwest, where he captures the grandeur and subtle harmonies of desert light, canyon formations, and open sky. Born in St. George, Utah, in 1952, Rencher grew up on a ranch in the nearby Pine Valley Mountains—an upbringing that profoundly shaped his deep connection to land and nature. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Southern Utah University in 1975.

Rencher’s early career was devoted primarily to watercolor, a medium in which he achieved remarkable mastery by the early 1980s. Working from his home in Central, Utah, he developed a distinctive style marked by crisp detail, careful observation, and an unerring sense of atmosphere. His paintings from this period—such as The Bridle Concho—reflect his reverence for the craftsmanship and light of the Western ranching world.

Now a Signature Member of the Plein Air Painters of America and a full member of the Cowboy Artists of America, Rencher’s works are represented in museum and private collections including the Las Vegas Art Museum, Catalina Island Conservancy, and Zion Natural History Association.