PIG AND CHICKEN SCULPTURE
“I was happily asked to contribute sculpting sections for the Dorling Kindersley ‘Artist’s Manual’, and to include photographs of sculptures that represented different types of modelling. So I began my Pig and Chicken sculpture, which I’d had on my mind for a little while, for the realistic sculpting photographs. It is based on one of our own rescue pigs here, and a rescue battery hen called Daisy who found it fun to flap to the top of Pog’s back and balance there, sometimes even as he moved about.
I borrowed Holly’s pretty pointed ears, to work better with the composition. And I enjoyed the gentle humour of sculpting the two of them together.”
This bronze Pig and Chicken bears Tanya’s signature and unique edition number. Your casting of the pig and chicken sculpture will be personally approved and will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
10% of the proceeds from this bronze animal sculpture support the ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ animal charity.
FREE DELIVERY to the United Kingdom.
Dimensions & Sizing
Ideal size for tabletops and mantelpieces
Metric –Â Â H: 23 W: 32 D: 8 centimetres
Imperial –Â Â H: 9 W: 13 D: 3 inches
(Height / Width / Depth)
Edition
Which Material to Choose
Bronze Resin – bronze metal powder is mixed with a resin to create the appearance of foundry bronze metal, but is more affordable and lightweight.
Foundry Bronze  – refers to the poured molten metal that is cast solid or hollow, depending on size, at a bronze foundry (using the traditional lost wax process). It is more robust and will appreciate in value.
Sculpture Description, Bases & Fixings
This fun Pig and Chicken was sculpted by artist Tanya Russell, who is well known for her life-like wildlife and animal sculptures. Tanya has a passion for improving the welfare of the animals she sculpts and 10% of all proceeds from the Pig and Chicken statue will go to the ‘All Creatures Great and Small’, a charity that provides sanctuary and rehoming services for domestic animals rescued in England and Wales.
The Pig and Chicken is a 25 edition sculpture, and your piece will be a superb recreation of the original bronze sculpture from a mould.
If you would like this statue to be mounted on a stone or wooden base, please contact me for a quote.
How The Sculpture Was Made
When I model animals I try where possible to find examples from life. I also use many photos – often hundreds – showing the animal (and other animals of the breed or species). This helps me sculpt their anatomical features. I study the way that hair, fur or skin lies over their muscles or alters their shape, and their different poses and attitudes.
The Pig and Chicken sculpture was modelled in wax, over a steel and aluminium armature for support. After the Pig and Chicken statue was finished a rubber mould was taken, with ‘keys’ placed in the rubber to ensure proper positioning. Then a shell of fibreglass was applied, to protect the mould and support it during the casting process.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery costs are calculated once you add a sculpture to your bag. Contact us for other delivery options like collection or express delivery for bulky sculptures.
International delivery is available.
If you are an international buyer, you may need to pay local customs duties or taxes when importing a sculpture into your country. This most often applies to more valuable sculptures. Your local customs and taxes are not prepaid for you. If you contact us we can try to estimate them for you.
Sculpture that is broken in transit to you may be returned, and a replacement sculpture will be sent to you, at no further cost. If no replacement is available, we will cast a new one for you, or offer you a refund.
Client Testimonials
This sculpture doesn’t have a written testimonial yet. However, you can view all our written testimonials below:
Maintenance & Security
Take a look at our information pages for detailed guidance on:
Maintaining your sculpture – how to clean your bronze pig and chicken statue
Commission A Bespoke Animal Sculpture
If you would like to commission a made-to-order animal sculpture, first of all I recommend looking at the information about bespoke sculptures on my animal commissions page. In particular, this should help guide you on sizing and possibly pricing.
Afterwards, please contact me about your idea.
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