Steve Cardon (American, 21st century)
The Finals, 2013
Bronze on walnut base
10 ½ × 13 × 25 in.
This bronze sculpture by Utah artist Steve Cardon dramatizes the climax of a wrestling match, titled The Finals. Cardon’s training in figurative realism allows him to convey the raw energy of the sport, with two wrestlers caught mid-grapple in a test of balance, power, and determination. Every muscle strain and taut gesture is rendered with precision, enhanced by its polished walnut base, which anchors the composition. Signed on the foot, the work reflects Cardon’s broader commitment to capturing moments of athletic and human achievement in sculptural form. A version of this bronze is prominently displayed in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma, underscoring its resonance within the wrestling community and beyond.
