Additional information
| Artist | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Bronze Sculpture |
| Edition Size | 175 |
| Image Size | 14cm x 6.8cm x 6.5cm |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Delivery | Available for Next Day Delivery |
Hedgehog with Poppy by Richard Cooper Bronze
£225.00
Hedgehog with Poppy
Edition of 175
by Richard Cooper Bronze
Description
Hedgehog with Poppy by Richard Cooper Bronze
This captivating sculpture is made in solid foundry bronze using the ancient method of lost wax casting. The design is 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 and red patina. The poppy and foliage are delicately hand painted with artist’s oils and sealed with a protective varnish. Then the whole piece is coated with a special wax which further enhances the colour and protects the bronze for years to come.
Your bronze is beautifully presented in a printed box containing a certificate of authenticity. The bronze is engraved with the sculptor’s signature and limited edition number, matching the certificate enclosed.
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.
