BASSET HOUND PORTRAIT HEAD SCULPTURE
“Hoegy lived in the United States and is missed dearly by his family. Their photos captured his gorgeous face and long ears, which I tried to capture in my clay sculpture of him. The original commission piece in Foundry Bronze metal had a tag that read ‘I’m Hoegy—I’m quite slow, so my owner is likely ahead,’ which gave me a sense of this wonderful basset hound on his walks with his beloved family.”
This bronze basset hound bust statue bears Tanya’s signature and unique edition number. Your casting of the Basset Hound Portrait Head sculpture will be personally approved and will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a complimentary cleaning kit.
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: 41 W: 37 D: 35 centimetres
Imperial –Â Â H: 16 W: 15 D: 14 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 indoor or outdoor display as a Bassett Hound table ornament or garden statue.
This statue is provided with a resin or a granite base (resin for Bronze Resin, and granite for Foundry Bronze metal) for stability. Alternative bases in different materials can be created for you.
Learn more about security for outdoor sculptures…
This handsome lifesized basset 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 Basset Hound Portrait Head 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 Basset Hound Portrait Head is a limited edition sculpture, and your piece will be an excellent recreation of the original clay bassett hound 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
Unfortunately, Hoegy had passed away prior to his commissioning, but I was able to work from lots of photos of him in a variety of poses. I looked at them carefully to identify his expressions and shape, and heard about the way he behaved at home with her family. After that, with his owners, I decided which pose would suit him best, then proceeded to model Hoegy in clay.
Once I’d sculpted Hoegy 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
“Just managed to unpack Hoegy and it’s been quite emotional. You have infused his essence and soul into the bronze so well. He looks magnificent.
Thank you so much for your skill and care in creating him. He will watch over us always.”
Stuart and Katie (Commissioner)
Maintenance & Security
Take a look at our information pages for detailed guidance on:
Maintaining your sculpture – how to clean your bronze basset hound statue
Securing your outdoor sculpture – our recommendations 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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