LIFE-SIZED SITTING PIGLET SCULPTURE
“I was commissioned to create three cheeky piglets by a returning client, to join the life-sized Kune Kune Sitting Pig that they had previously had commissioned. The piglets were an anniversary gift, and were intended to represent his three children, with a touch of their individual personalities. I was enthusiastic about doing them, firstly because of the adorable subject, but also so that people who like the large pig but might not be able to fit it in their home or garden, or stretch to it financially, and would have something (or a choice of three somethings!) to choose from. The Lifesized Sitting Piglet is sitting very upright, with a slightly naughty expression and a bit of attitude, in comparison with its sleeping sister and lettuce-eating brother.
I love to sculpt domesticated animals, because I feel it brings people in touch with all the wonderful characteristics of these animals, and makes them more aware of their welfare. It is also fun to present a subject that people may already be familiar with in a new and personally artistic way.”
This bronze piglet bears Tanya’s signature and unique edition number. Your casting of the Life-sized Sitting Piglet 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: 30 W: 30 D: 14 centimetres
Imperial –Â Â H: 12 W: 12 D: 6 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
Suitable for outdoor display as a pig garden ornament or piglet yard statue.
This statue is presented with threaded rods, or if requested, security rings, which will allow the sculpture to be secured to hard ground, or padlocked to a buried security chain.
Learn more about security for outdoor sculptures…
This fun piglet 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 Life-sized Sitting Piglet 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 Lifesized Sitting Piglet 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, metal, 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 Life-sized Sitting Piglet sculpture was modelled in wax, over a steel and aluminium armature for support. After the piglet 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
These sculptures are new and we don’t have written feedback for them yet.
Maintenance & Security
Take a look at our information pages for detailed guidance on:
Maintaining your sculpture – how to clean your bronze piglet 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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