POLAR BEAR PORTRAIT HEAD SCULPTURE
I sculpted this Polar Bear as a commissioned gift for a client’s dear friend. I was so happy to be sculpting such a symbol of animal preservation and efforts towards conservation. As the biggest bear, and most threatened by climate change, it has both presence and poignancy. I tried to bring a sense of life into the portrait through the turned pose, and create dynamiscm through the expressive darks of the heavy textures.
This bronze Polar Bear Portrait Head statue bears Tanya’s signature and unique edition number. Your casting of the Polar Bear sculpture will be personally approved and will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
10% of the proceeds from this bronze wildlife sculpture support the ‘David Shepherd Wildlife Trust’ animal charity.
FREE DELIVERY to the United Kingdom.
Dimensions & Sizing
Metric – H: 62 W: 73 D: 42 centimetres
Imperial –  H: 24 W: 29 D: 17 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 beautiful, lifesized bronze Polar Bear Portrait Head statue 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 Polar Bear Portrait statue will go to the ‘David Shepherd Wildlife Trust’, a charity that fights for greater legal protection of endangered species.
Suitable for outdoor display as a garden or park ornament, or a statement piece featured indoors on plinth or table.
The Polar Bear Portrait is a limited edition sculpture, and your piece will be a superb recreation of the original sculpture, taken from a mould.
This statue is presented on an integrated base, made of Bronze Resin or Foundry Bronze depending on which material you choose. It can be additionally mounted on a wood, slate or granite base if requested.
How The Sculpture Was Made
The Polar Bear Portrait sculpture was modelled in wax, over a steel and aluminium armature for support. After the 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
The delivery costs are calculated once you add a sculpture to your bag. Contact us for other delivery options. e.g. collection, express delivery for bulky sculptures etc.
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. If a sculpture is broken in transit, it 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
This sculpture is new and we do not have written testimonial for it yet.
Maintenance & Security
Take a look at our information pages for detailed guidance on:
Maintaining your sculpture – how to clean your bronze leopard statue
Securing your outdoor sculpture – our recommendations about outdoor bronze statue security
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