LEAPING DOLPHIN SCULPTURE

Name: LEAPING DOLPHIN SCULPTURE
SKU: 210248
Availability: OutOfStock

Windowsill-sized bronze Leaping Dolphin sculpture by Tanya Russell MRBS – a bronze Leaping Dolphin statue and leaping dolphin ornament for the home.

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.

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Dimensions

Metric – H: 25 W: 22 D: 7 centimetres

Imperial – H: 10 W: 9 D: 3 inches

(Height / Width / Depth)

Description

As this sculpture is handmade the bronze colour may vary.

The beautiful bronze Leaping Dolphin 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

Foundry Bronze Edition: Open (Unlimited)

Bronze Resin Edition: Open (Unlimited)

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The inspiration behind the sculpture

The Dolphin sculpture was based on a memory from my childhood. When I was young I saw dolphins in Nassau (in the Carribean), where my parents were commissioned to do a sculpture during my apprenticeship. Then later, I was lucky enough to see them in Little Loch Broom in Scotland. Inspired by their play and their incredibly sculptural lines I created my Dolphin sculpture.

How it 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 Leaping Dolphin was modelled in wax, over a steel and aluminium armature for support. After the leaping dolphin 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.

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Client testimonials

I want to donate a beautiful trophy to be awarded each year for environmental endeavour. So the dolphin will be mounted as an eye catching trophy- we have a lot of dolphins here in local Guernsey waters so it’s very apt.

Cathy (Buyer)

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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.

Commissioning a bespoke wildlife sculpture

If you would like to commission a made-to-order wildlife sculpture, or your own leaping dolphin 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.