FAMILY OF PIGS SCULPTURE
“The Family of Pigs sculptures was so much fun to make. Pigs have to be one of the best things to sculpt. They have so much character in their shape and expression. I enjoyed creating three pig sculptures which related to one another. Though happily, I think each one works on its own as well. Pigs are such affectionate and intelligent animals, I really wanted to celebrate them by creating this family sculpture.”
This bronze Family of Pigs bears Tanya’s signature and unique edition number. Your casting of the pig family 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
Little Piglet:
Metric –  H: 4 W: 7 D: 2 centimetres
Imperial –Â H: 2 W: 3 D: 1 inches
(Height / Width / Depth)
Sitting Pig:
Metric –  H: 8 W: 15 D: 6 centimetres
Imperial –Â Â H: 3 W: 6 D: 2 inches
(Height / Width / Depth)
Sleeping Pig:
Metric –  H: 5 W: 16 D: 6 centimetres
Imperial –Â Â H: 2 W: 6 D: 2 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 cute Family of Pigs statue collection is 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 Family statue collection will go to the ‘David Shepherd Wildlife Trust’, a charity that fights for greater legal protection of endangered species.
The Family of Pigs is an open 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 Family of Pigs sculpture was modelled in wax, over a steel and aluminium armature for support. After the Family of Pigs 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
“All received safely and we are delighted with them. Thank you.”
David, (Buyer)
“He loved them please thank Tanya for doing such wonderful sculptures and I hope I meet her one day!”
Emma, (Buyer)
[Of the Shorthorn Calf and the Pig Family] “I have received the sculptures and they are simply gorgeous! They are a graduation gift for my daughter who just completed her bio resource engineering degree”
Margaret, Buyer
Maintenance & Security
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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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