Additional information
| Artist | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Bronze Sculpture |
| Image Size | 18cm x 9cm x 8.5cm |
| Availability | Available to Order |
Giraffe Mother and Calf by Richard Cooper Bronze
£295.00
Giraffe Mother and Calf
Edition of 150
by Richard Cooper Bronze
Description
Giraffe Mother and Calf by Richard Cooper Bronze
This design by Keith Sherwin, is one of 8 in the” Nature’s Bond” series, all of which depict the relationship between mother and young. The unusual and imaginative design allows the perfect balancing of the mother giraffe interacting with her calf. The whole sculpture is generously coated in nickel and then given an antique finish to bring the detail to the fore. A certificate giving details of the sculptor is enclosed in the presentation box.
The company started life to design and manufacture limited edition foundry bronze sculptures and collectibles. The founder, Richard Cooper, had previously owned Country Artists Ltd, of Stratford upon Avon. A company he had also founded. This was a successful company designing and manufacturing animals, birds and a wide collection of wildlife subjects from around the world. All the sculptures were made in resin and hand painted in sizes from miniature to life size.
When the company was sold in 2004 Richard was not ready to retire and decided to start a new venture in the same arena but in bronze rather than resin as the base material.
Initially, Richard decided to develop comparatively large sculptures of wildlife studies and figurative work suitable for art galleries in contrast to the smaller subjects from the previous company, which were sold to gift shops.
This beautiful Giraffe Mother & Baby design is made in solid foundry bronze using the ancient method of lost wax casting. The design finished by the art of patination where various acids are applied to the surface of the bronze and heat applied to create a deep rich brown patina. Then bronze is then sealed with a special wax which further enhances the colour and protects the bronze for years to come.
Your sculpture is beautifully presented in a printed box containing a signed certificate of authenticity. The bronze is engraved with the sculptor’s signature and limited edition number, matching the certificate enclosed.
