Monuments
“These monuments are remarkable works of art commissioned from H.T. Holden, each created for a unique place and purpose.
Many of these pieces are also available in smaller editions, so you can bring a piece of his artistry into your own space—explore them here:
Bass Reeves is a life-sized and 1/4 sized statue of Bass Reeves was dedicated in Ft Smith, AR, in May 2012.
Bison Spirit was commissioned for Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee by the National Bank of Commerce. This running Bison is part of the University’s new Wellness Center.
Boomer was H's 1st monument, which was dedicated in 1987 in Enid, Oklahoma.
This Life-size monument, "Broncho," was dedicated at the University of Central Oklahoma in April 2006.
This is a 6' standing figure of Will Rogers as the "Cherokee Kid" *Photo courtesy Sanford Mauldin
In 1991 H was commissioned to create a monument to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Altus, OK. His bronze "Crossing the Red" was dedicated in Altus in November of 1991 and sits in front of the Jackson County Courthouse. *Photo by Mike Klemme
H was commissioned by the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum to create a 7' sculpture of Mr. Ed Gaylord which was dedicated during the Prix de West Art Show in 2006.
This life and 1/4 sculpture sits at the corner of Agnew and Exchange at the OKC stockyards. This was the 1st Oklahoma Centennial sculpture completed, titled "Headin to Market."
Name: Holding the Claim On April 17, 1993, H's 4th monument, "Holding the Claim", which is a companion piece to Boomer, was unveiled in Government Springs Park in Enid, OK. This piece also commemorates the largest land run in U. S. History.
Life and one-half size Centennial Monument "Homesteaders", which was dedicated on September 16, 2007, in front of the New Regional Heritage Museum in Enid, Oklahoma.
Name | Keeper of the Plains H's 5th monument was commissioned by Security National Bank of Enid. The life-size "Keeper of the Plains" was dedicated in April of 1994 on the Garfield County Courthouse lawn.
Name | Monarch at Rest The #1 in the Edition: this larger than life reclining buffalo was installed at the new Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City on November 4, 2005. *Image by Bob Klemme
In June 2000, H's life-size Civil War bronze of Corporal Noah Van Buren Ness was unveiled in Ness City Kansas. It was the first Civil War sculpture in Kansas in over 60 years.
Six foot high statue "Thank You Lord" dedicated in 2011 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Enid, OK and October of 2012 at the Integris Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, Oklahoma City.
In 1987 H completed his second monument, "The Rancher" for the Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas. A maquette of this monument is presented each year as the Golden Spur Award to a deserving Ranching Family by the RHC. *Photo by Marsha Pfluger
This Life and one-quarter bucking horse with rider titled "The Ranger" was dedicated and installed on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campuses in Alva, Enid and Woodward.
Name | Vision Seeker H's second Native American monument is a larger-than-life bronze called "Vision Seeker" and was commissioned by the National Bank of Commerce. It was unveiled in Altus, Oklahoma, in May of 1996, and a second casting sits in front of Enid High School in Enid, OK
This is the maquette "We will Remember" commissioned for the Oklahoma State University basketball memorial.
This life and 1/4 Sculpture of Will Rogers, "Oklahoma's Native Son" on Teddy was dedicated at Will Rogers World Airport in OKC on May 5, 2005.
Holden's larger than life Quarter Horse "World Champion" was dedicated at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in OKC on November 16th, 2007. This Centennial Commission project was a gift to the AQHA and the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.
Pioneer... Past Present & Future H's one-half life sculpture for the Air Force Association was dedicated as an Oklahoma Centennial project and stands on the Garfield County Courthouse lawn.