This stunning bronze metal sculpture captures a heartwarming moment of companionship and freedom, as a young girl stands with her coat billowing in the wind, walking beside her devoted dog.
The intricate detailing of the flowing fabric and the dog's eager stance creates a beautiful sense of movement, evoking a story of adventure, love, and the simple joys of life.
The girl's poised yet carefree expression suggests a spirit of wonder, while the dog’s alert posture conveys unwavering loyalty, making this piece a deeply emotive addition to any collection.
Perfect for those who cherish the bond between humans and animals, this exquisite sculpture makes a meaningful statement in any home.
Available in traditional verdigris green or cyan blue
- Mounted on semi-polished Welsh slate
- always limited edition series
made in UK by award winning resin casting service
quality silicone Lloyds marine grade resin
Contact Dawn for viewing, payment & delivery options email: hello@dawnconn.com
A wee bit of an adventure ~ bronze metal
Size:
Metric – H: 45 W:35 D: 20 centimetres (height / width / depth)
Imperial – H: 18 W: 14 D: 8 inches (height / width / depth)
Weight - 11 kgs
Medium: Bronze metal
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.The first stage of making a bronze is to sculpt the original out of clay, plaster or wax. Dawn uses different materials: e-poxy resin / vintage textiles soaked in resin and other reclaimed items. This is built up over a steel and aluminium anatomical skeleton known as an armature.Over this original sculpture a silicon rubber mould is made to form a negative of the original.Into the mould molten wax is slushed in and then poured out and allowed to cool, to form a hollow wax positive.The seam line where the mould fitted together is then worked out and the sculpture cut up into castable sections.To this a series of wax runners and risers is fitted, and these allow the molten bronze to flow in and the gases to come out. Once the wax is 'sprued up' it is coated inside and out with liquid ceramic and grit built up in layers to form a strong heat-resistant investment around the wax.This is then baked upside down in an oven allowing the wax to melt out - hence the term 'Cirdu perdue or lost wax.This forms a negative space of the original into which molten bronze can be poured at 1200°c. Other metals such as gold, silver and stainless steel can be cast using the same method.When the bronze has cooled, the ceramic shell is chipped away and the sprues cut off. To remove the ceramic from the surface detail the bronze is placed in acid, which breaks down the investment.If the bronze has been cast in several pieces, it is now welded together and chased. This is a highly skilled process recreating any surface detail.The sculpture is now ready to be heated up and applied with various chemicals, which form the finished patina/colouration of the bronze.
Production time: 8 weeks upon receipt of deposit