HERALDIC GRIFFIN RAMPANT SCULPTURE
Life-sized bronze Heraldic Griffin Rampant sculpture by Tanya Russell MRBS – a bronze Heraldic Griffin Rampant statue and griffin ornament for the garden.
FREE DELIVERY to the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union.
10% of the proceeds from this sculpture support ‘The David Shepherd Wildlife Trust’ animal charity.
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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.
Dimensions
Metric – H: 65 W: 46 D: 58 centimetres
Imperial – H: 26 W: 18 D: 23 inches
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Description
As this sculpture is handmade the bronze colour may vary.
The beautiful bronze Heraldic Griffin Rampant sculpture is a casting of an original sculpture. It is hand cast by a British foundry or resin caster and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This casting is a perfect recreation of the original sculpture and bears the artist’s signature and its own unique edition number.
Edition
The inspiration behind the sculpture
Commissioned by an alumni of Cambridge University, the griffin is a heraldic symbol of Downing College. It was also the first mythical creature that I’ve sculpted! I had fun with the pose and the outstretched wings. But I never know what to say on when I’m occasionally asked whether it is life-sized!
How it was made
When I model people I try where possible to find examples from life. I also use many photos – often hundreds – showing the person (and other people in similar poses). This helps me sculpt their anatomical features, and their different poses and attitudes.
The Heraldic Griffin Rampant sculpture was modelled in clay, over a steel and aluminium armature for support. After the Heraldic Griffin Rampant 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.
Client testimonials
“Recipients very pleased. They have a few sculptures in their garden already. [The Griffin] will sit proudly with them.”
John, (Commissioner)
Delivery & returns
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.
Commissioning a bespoke outdoor sculpture
If you would like to commission a made-to-order outdoor sculpture, or your own griffin statue, first of all I recommend looking at the information about bespoke sculptures on my commissions page. In particular, this should help guide you on sizing and possibly pricing.
Afterwards, please contact me about your idea.