Bronze Dog Sculpture: Lying Setter (Life Size) by Elizabeth Foster
This exquisite, life-sized portrait of a Setter perfectly captures the happy spirit of a comfortable Setter curled up in their favourite‘small ball’ pose, a classic signature of the breed.
Anyone who has ever loved a Setter will instantly recognize this familiar position as their much loved companion has subtly, and insistently, claimed the sofa, bed,…
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This exquisite, life-sized portrait of a Setter perfectly captures the happy spirit of a comfortable Setter curled up in their favourite‘small ball’ pose, a classic signature of the breed.
Anyone who has ever loved a Setter will instantly recognize this familiar position as their much loved companion has subtly, and insistently, claimed the sofa, bed, or rug in front of the fire!
Sculpted by artist Elizabeth Foster, ‘Lying Setter’ has been carefully hand cast in bronze using the traditional lost wax method of casting in our British foundr. Each casting takes eight to twelve weeks to create, and a new mould is created for every casting, making each casting unique.
This life sized sculpture makes a striking statement, wherever it is displayed – whether in a cosy corner inside, or perhaps relaxing in a sunny spot in the garden.
Limited to just 95 castings worldwide, each casting is stamped with the artist’s signature, our ‘NF’ maker’s mark, and its own unique edition number.
Each casting will be carefully packed into a custom made robust wooden shipping crate, ensuring it arrives with you in pristine condition, and arrives with an indivudually numbered certificate of authenticity, hand signed by the artist, Elizabeth Foster. This certificate, along with the unique edition number engraved on the sculpture, is your guarantee that this is an original Nelson & Forbes casting of an Elizabeth Foster sculpture that she has personally approved.
As with all of our sculpture, delivery of this piece is free worldwide.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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