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Bronze Dog Sculpture: Setter by Sue Maclaurin

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Friday 13th February

The Setter is one of Nelson & Forbes’s M.D. Deborah Foster’s favourite dogs (she grew up with an Irish Setter and then a Gordon Setter) and it has long been on her wish list to include a bronze Setter our dog sculpture collection.

Deborah recalls spending many happy childhood days watching the family dogs set…

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Size (cm):
20.5w x 10h x 6d cm
Size (inches):
8"w x 4"h x 2½"d
Weight:
1kg / 2lb 5oz
Edition:
250
Material:
Foundry Cast Bronze

The Setter is one of Nelson & Forbes’s M.D. Deborah Foster’s favourite dogs (she grew up with an Irish Setter and then a Gordon Setter) and it has long been on her wish list to include a bronze Setter our dog sculpture collection.

Deborah recalls spending many happy childhood days watching the family dogs set off across the garden at furious speed, covering the whole area in a matter of minutes before slamming to a halt in their utterly focused and motionless point upon spotting one of the family’s pet rabbits .

We are therefore thrilled to introduce this very handsome new Setter, captured in the iconic and elegant pointing pose by renowned sculptor of dogs Sue Maclaurin.

We hand cast this Setter sculpture in solid bronze in our British foundry using the traditional and lengthy lost wax process…. this is NOT made of resin!   It is cast as a strictly limited edition of just 250 castings worldwide and arrives beautifully gift boxed with an artist signed and individually numbered certificate of authenticity.

This beautiful sculpture makes the perfect gift for anyone who has ever loved a Red Setters, Irish Setter or a lighter Gordon Setter.

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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.
Setters

Excellent Sculpture and service, ordered for a very good friend of mine that owns two Setters and she was delighted.

Brian
Irish Setter sculpture

I bought the sculpture for my daughter as a present as she had recently welcomed a setter into her family and we…

Susan
I am very pleased

I have received the setter sculpture and am very pleased with it. It is a 50th birthday present for my son and…

Mrs. S.W.
Beautiful sculpture

The first sculpture of the dog setter. I loved it, it is so beautiful. We had Gordon setters four of them and…

Wyn
Life like pose

The setter was a present for my wife and she absolutely adores it. The pose struck in the bronze is so reminiscent…

Colin
I am absolutely delighted

My Setter statue arrived today and I am absolutely delighted with it. Thanks for the speedy delivery.

Ms. C.M. (Ireland)
Irish setter bronze

Stunning, just stunning. Has pride of place on my mantelpiece.

Robert
Red Setter

Beautiful piece of Art

Pauline
Irish Setter Bronze.

I bought this to remind me of my own beautiful Irish Setter,passed earlier this year,she was 15. This is a very pleasing…

Noel

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

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Beautiful sculpture

The first sculpture of the dog setter. I loved it, it is so beautiful. We had Gordon setters four of them and you captured their beauty. Thank you. Mrs Wyn Knellar

Wyn

Life like pose

The setter was a present for my wife and she absolutely adores it. The pose struck in the bronze is so reminiscent of our own setter that sadly passed away, and this sculpture now gives us a daily fond reminder of him. Well done Sue.

Colin

Irish Setter sculpture

I bought the sculpture for my daughter as a present as she had recently welcomed a setter into her family and we have always historically owned setters

We were both delighted by the quality and detail of the sculpture and amazed by the likeness in that all too familiar ‘proud setter’ pose. For us it truly sums up an Irish Setters natural character.

Susan

Red Setter

Beautiful piece of Art

Pauline

Irish Setter Bronze.

I bought this to remind me of my own beautiful Irish Setter,passed earlier this year,she was 15. This is a very pleasing and well sculpted setter,sits on my mantle. Highly recommended.

Noel

I am absolutely delighted

My Setter statue arrived today and I am absolutely delighted with it. Thanks for the speedy delivery.

Ms. C.M. (Ireland)

I am very pleased

I have received the setter sculpture and am very pleased with it. It is a 50th birthday present for my son and I am sure he will be delighted with it as it is a good likeness for his own dearly loved setter.

Mrs. S.W.

Setters

Excellent Sculpture and service, ordered for a very good friend of mine that owns two Setters and she was delighted.

Brian

Irish Setter

I bought this as a present for a ‘special’ birthday and it has not disappointed either the giver or the receiver. It currently sits in the middle of our mantelpiece and is admired by everyone who sees it. A delight to behold.

Rebecca

Irish setter bronze

Stunning, just stunning. Has pride of place on my mantelpiece.

Robert

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.