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Bronze Dog Sculpture: Dachshund Maquette by Sue Maclaurin

Pre-order now for dispatch on:
Friday 13th February

With the wisdom of ages, huge character and a legendarily strong will in one little body, the small but mighty Dachshund is a breed we have wanted to capture in bronze for a very long time.

We are therefore delighted to introduce our first Dachshund to you, captured in a very typically fun loving pose. …

£105.00

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Size (cm):
8w x 2.5h x 4d cm
Size (inches):
3"w x 1"h x 1½"d
Weight:
75g / 2½oz
Edition:
500
Material:
Foundry Cast Bronze

With the wisdom of ages, huge character and a legendarily strong will in one little body, the small but mighty Dachshund is a breed we have wanted to capture in bronze for a very long time.

We are therefore delighted to introduce our first Dachshund to you, captured in a very typically fun loving pose.  Sue Maclaurin had great fun spending time with very excited Dachshunds to create this sculpture and we think it’s absolutely gorgeous!

Hand cast in our British foundry as a limited edition of just 500 castings, Dachshund Maquette arrives beautifully boxed with a signed and numbered information booklet, ready to be given as a wonderful gift.

Delight the Dachshund lover in your life, or just spoil yourself!

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1 Working Day
USA & Europe
2–3 Working Days
Rest of World
3-5 Working Days

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All in stock items are dispatched the working day after we receive your order.  Out of stock items will be dispatched on the date shown on the listing.

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UK deliveries are shipped by DPD Local, who will send a one hour window to your mobile or email on the morning of delivery so you don’t have to wait around for your parcel.

We use a next working day service as standard (NI, Highlands and Islands take two working days).  If you choose and pay for a Saturday or Sunday delivery when you check out (and order before 6am on a Friday), your order will arrive with you the first Saturday or Sunday after you place your order.  If you order after 6am on Friday, your order will arrive one weekend later.

If you are in a rush, or need any special arrangements, please call us on 01442 256290 and we will be delighted to help.

All parcels arrive in plain, unbranded brown cartons to help keep the contents a secret.

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Deliveries outside the UK are shipped by TNT, who will email your tracking information to you.

We use an express service that will be delivered on a weekday.  Deliveries to Europe, the USA and Canada typically take 2 -3 working days, with other destinations taking 3 – 5 working days.

Orders sent to the USA and Europe will be sent ‘Duty Paid’, so there will be no additional import charges to pay when your order is delivered. This means that your sculpture arrives seamlessly – no customs fees, no paperwork, just the joy of unboxing.

All parcels arrive in plain brown shipping packaging when sent overseas.  The Nelson & Forbes name is shown discreetly in small letters on the customs documentation on the outside of the shipping carton.

Your happiness matters to us. If your sculpture isn’t quite right for you for any reason at all, return it within 45 days of delivery for a swift full refund – no quibbles, no questions asked.

We do ask you to cover the cost of returning your order to us.

If you would like to return a piece, please contact us and we will be very happy to send you the details of how to do so.

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Whether you're treating yourself or sending joy to someone special, indulge the magic of the first unveiling. With the reassurance of our world-class service and 45-day money-back guarantee, the excitement truly begins as you unbox your sculpture.

How We Make Our Sculptures

We use the ancient art of Lost Wax Casting to hand cast your sculpture in solid bronze metal, never resin or ‘cold cast’ bronze. Each time a piece is cast, a new mould is created and then destroyed, ensuring that every sculpture you purchase from us is utterly unique. Each piece is individually numbered by hand, indicating its specific casting number within the edition, and bears the artist’s signature, and our ‘NF’ maker’s mark.

Phase 1

Creation of the Master Mould

A single-use mould is meticulously created from the original artwork. This is the heart of the process—every detail captured here will be perfectly replicated in bronze. Molten wax is then poured into this mould, creating a precise duplicate of the artist’s original sculpture.

Phase 2

The Bronze Pour

The wax model is coated in a ceramic shell and then fired in a kiln, a process that melts and “loses” the wax. This creates a hollow ceramic mould. Molten bronze, heated to an incredible 1200°C/2200°F, is immediately poured into this mould. Once cooled, the ceramic shell is carefully broken away, revealing the raw bronze sculpture inside.

Phase 3

Hand Finishing & Patina

The raw bronze sculpture is expertly hand-finished by our skilled artisans. This final stage is where the sculpture’s character comes to life. Our craftsman applies heat and a chemical patina to the sculpture, creating a unique colour and effect. Finally, a protective wax coating is carefully applied and polished, giving the sculpture a beautiful, lustrous finish.

Phase 4

Authenticity & Numbering

Every piece is numbered by hand, authenticating its place within the limited edition and ensuring your sculpture is truly unique. It also bears our ‘NF’ maker’s mark, and the artist’s signature, a final mark of authenticity and quality.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Discover why our collectors return time and again, and share the joy with those they love.
Daschund sculpture

I am very delighted with my Daschund sculpture. It is a very nice piece to add to my collection although a little…

Jane
Dachshund Maquette by Sue McLaurin

I just love it! I already have a small hare sitting and the two are great together! Excellent work! Would love to…

Marjory McCracken
Excellent

I gave this dachshund sculpture to my sister last Christmas. She absolutely loves it. Your product is very impressive. Everything from the…

Kyle
A great memorial piece

We purchased two maquettes as a remembrance of Sweet Pea (recently passed from age). One is for us, as this was her…

Marc (USA)
Perfectly captures Dachshund personality

When I saw the photo of the bronze sculpture Dachshund Maquette it brought a smile to my face. The sculpture perfectly captures…

Susanhd
Gift

A delightful little sculpture; given to someone who has most things in life – but who also happens to own Dachshunds! It…

Pauline F
Dachshund bronze

My daughter thought this was delightful and very original. It was a Christmas present and, as it turns out, a very good…

Christine
Daschund sculpture

I am very delighted with my Daschund sculpture. It is a very nice piece to add to my collection although a little…

Jane
Very beautiful

Very fast and very careful shipping. Very beautiful object for a very good price.

Mr. J.J. (France)

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Traditional lost wax solid bronze (NOT resin), handmade in British foundries

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Handmade, luxury presentation gift packaging, all ready to gift

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10,000+ satisfied customers, 45-day guarantee, family business since 2009

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Impressed

It is a birthday gift for my wife. We have a little four-legged, long-spined critter (black and tan mini-dachshund). He is the one who actually rules our home!
Let me say now how impressed I have been with your customer service in following up on this item. Alas, in the mass-market-frenzy that is the United States these days I had nearly forgotten what real customer service feels like.
I appreciate it.
Have a good day over there.

Mr. D.P. (USA)

The perfect happy doxy bronze

Last Christmas, my very kind and loving sister gave me the larger Dachshund sculpture. My Dachshund Isabel had passed in July. This piece reminds me of my darling Izzy every day!
I was working with a breeder and anticipating the arrival of a new family member in June.
As a thank you to the breeder I sent him the smaller playful doxy!
Thank you Sue Maclaurin for your perfect capture of a happy doxy!

Sue Ellen

Excellent

I gave this dachshund sculpture to my sister last Christmas. She absolutely loves it.
Your product is very impressive. Everything from the sculpture itself to the box and packaging it comes in.

Kyle

present

I bought this for my daugter who has 2 dachsunds. It was perfect. The size and quality were just what I wanted.

lori (USA)

A great memorial piece

We purchased two maquettes as a remembrance of Sweet Pea (recently passed from age). One is for us, as this was her favorite activity whenever she was put on the ‘big’ bed; the other went to the neighbor that fostered Sweet Pea prior to our adopting her. She was a little dog with a big personality and had left a beautiful imprint of herself on us all.

The maquette perfectly represents her in every way – thank you!

Marc (USA)

Very beautiful

Very fast and very careful shipping. Very beautiful object for a very good price.

Mr. J.J. (France)

AMAZING

Hi Debbie,
My little bronze dachsie, “Nelson”, arrived at 10.10 am this morning. She is AMAZING. I’m rubbing her belly as I type this.
The promptness of delivery is incredible, it’s taking far longer than that at the moment to get things sent around Australia, even from
really short distances. At the moment online shopping is about the only way anyone can get things.
Your packaging is beautiful and it was really interesting reading all about the sculptors and their creations.
After looking through the brochure, and much self arm twisting, I’ve ordered another one!
The beautiful wire-haired dachshund. I had to get it as wire-haired dachshunds are rarely seen anywhere.
They both will have a good home over here. I still hope to get to see your showroom in person one day, but it will probably be some time later next year.

Ms. R.Q. (Australia)

Love my little dog

I absolutely love my little Dachshund bronze!!! I have other small bronzes but he is my first by Sue Maclaurin and he is so cute!!! I would definitely like to buy some more by Sue when finances permit or birthdays come around!
Thank you also to Nelson and Forbes for their exemplary service. He arrived to Australia in good time and was packed so beautifully and safely that it was a pleasure to unpack him – oh the anticipation!

Jacqueline (Australia)

Absolutely gorgeous

My little dachshund arrived today. Thank you so much it is absolutely gorgeous and l am sure my daughter will love it as much l do. It has captured the antics of her dog completely . The gift box reflects the care taken. All in all one very happy customer.

Mrs. J.C.

My gift to me.

Beautiful!
Guaranteed to produce a smile from anyone lucky enough to have crossed paths with these little personalities.
Four legs in the air seems to be a typical pose!

Leith

Pre-Order With Confidence

This piece has been very popular and is currently available to pre-order. The next castings in the edition are being lovingly handmade in our foundry now.

We will dispatch all orders placed for this piece on the date shown.