SITTING LABRADOR RETRIEVER SCULPTURE
“The Sitting Labrador Retriever sculpture was commissioned of Rusty, who was an adorable boy who allowed me into his home to see how handsome he was. He had the labrador interest in treats, and his overflowing toy basket was very helpful in capturing his focus in pose during my visit. This lovely barky boy made a handsome statue, and it was a privelage to see how comfortable and happy he was with his Dad.”
This bronze labrador statue bears Tanya’s signature and unique edition number. Your casting of the Sitting Labrador Retriever sculpture will be personally approved and will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
10% of the proceeds from this bronze dog sculpture support ‘The Dogs Trust’ animal charity.
FREE DELIVERY to the United Kingdom.
Dimensions & Sizing
Metric –Â Â H: 78 W: 78 D: 39 centimetres
Imperial –Â Â H: 31 W: 31 D: 15 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 labrador garden ornament or labrador memorial statue.
If requested this statue can be provided with screw-in threaded rods, which allow you to bolt it onto, or glue it into, hard surfaces. Alternatively, if requested, we can provide fixed (for bronze metal only) or screw in security rings, which will allow you to lock the sculpture to a buried security chain.
Learn more about security for outdoor sculptures…
This active lifesized labrador statue is sculpted by the artist Tanya Russell, who is the UK’s pre-eminent dog sculptor. Tanya has a passion for improving the welfare of the animals she sculpts and 10% of all proceeds from the Sitting Labrador Retriever statue will go to the ‘Dogs Trust’, a charity that provides sanctuary and rehoming services for dogs in the UK and also lobbies for welfare policy changes all over the world.
The Sitting Labrador Retriever is a limited edition sculpture, and your piece will be a superb recreation of the original clay lab sculpture, taken from a mould. Your bronze dog sculpture can be cast in Bronze Resin or Foundry Bronze metal depending on which material you prefer.
How The Sculpture Was Made
I visited Rusty and his owners to take all his measurements, photos and videos in the chosen sitting pose. Later I built an armature and proceeded to model ‘Rusty’ in clay.
Once I’d sculpted Rusty 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
“‘Rusty’ is absolutely incredible, you have totally captured his ‘boss dog’ look, as we call it. I was so surprised especially when Ian told me about the effort required to capture his likeness and how the process works, I had no idea! What a marvellous birthday present and an enduring memory of Rusty for the future.
It is so bizarre but I knew all about you as soon as I realised you had made him, since I read the article in The Times earlier in the summer!
‘Rusty’ will be treasured and much admired, he is better than any other presents I’ve had in the past for big birthdays! So original.”
Sally, (Commissioner)
Maintenance & Security
Take a look at our information pages for detailed guidance on:
Maintaining your sculpture – how to clean your bronze labrador statue
Securing your outdoor sculpture – our recommendaations about outdoor bronze statue security
Commission A Bespoke Dog Sculpture
If you would like to commission a made-to-order dog sculpture, first of all I recommend looking at the information about bespoke sculptures on my dog 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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