Name: Bronze Hare Sculpture: Star Gazing Hare by Sue Maclaurin
SKU: SM065M
Availability: InStock

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Bronze Hare Sculpture: Star Gazing Hare by Sue Maclaurin

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Friday 13th February

Following the sell out success of Sue Maclaurin’s much loved Moon Gazing Hare, we are now delighted to introduce her brand new Star Gazing Hare.

Capturing a hare staring up towards the night sky, Star Gazing Hare captures one of our most popular subjects in arguably its most iconic pose.

At Nelson & Forbes we…

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Product Details

Size (cm):

7w x 12h x 5d cm

Size (inches):

2½"w x 4½"h x 2"d

Weight:

470g / 1lb ½oz

Edition:

250

Material:

Foundry Cast Bronze

Following the sell out success of Sue Maclaurin’s much loved Moon Gazing Hare, we are now delighted to introduce her brand new Star Gazing Hare.

Capturing a hare staring up towards the night sky, Star Gazing Hare captures one of our most popular subjects in arguably its most iconic pose.

At Nelson & Forbes we cast Star Gazing Hare by hand in our British foundry using the ancient lost wax method of casting solid bronze. This is not made from bronze resin/cold cast bronze!

Star Gazing Hare is cast as a limited edition of just 250 castings worldwide and every casting in the edition is individually marked with its own unique edition number, artist Sue Maclaurin’s signature and our ‘NF’ maker’s mark.

It arrives beautifully presented in our signature handmade grey gift box and accompanied by an artist signed and numbered certificate of authenticity, all ready to be given as a wonderful and thoughtful gift.

Shipping Information

All Orders Dispatched Next Working Day

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Transit Time

1 Working Day

USA & Europe

2–3 Working Days

Rest of World

3-5 Working Days

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All orders are sent using a tracked, insured, express service.

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.

UK deliveries – next working day – FREE

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.

Deliveries outside the UK – FREE

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.

Our 45-Day Money Back Guarantee

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.

The Nelson & Forbes Experience

As soon as you make your selection, we swing swiftly into action to get your chosen piece to you (or the lucky recipient) with the utmost care and attention. Our expert team is always on hand to help with any questions you may have.

Step 1

Browse Our Collections

Choose your favourite limited edition piece, with its clearly marked dispatch date, and place your order with confidence; Our team is always on hand for any questions you may have.

Step 2

Enjoy Seamless Ordering & Dispatch

Our team carefully prepares each sculpture for next-day dispatch, ensuring it’s beautifully boxed, securely packaged, and ready to arrive safely and promptly at your door. Enjoy the peace of mind of fully tracked and insured express delivery worldwide.

Step 3

Receive
& Enjoy

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.

Star gazing hare

Beautifully packed. Nice weight and delicately modelled with fine details on face. My wife loved it.

Roy

Thank you

I would like to thank you for the splendid way my sculptures arrived. They were beautifully packed and were in good condition.…

Mrs. R.A. (USA)

It’s beautiful

Dear Deborah, The sculpture has arrived! And, it’s beautiful. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and all your help. I’m…

Mrs. E.M. (USA)

Beautiful

Bought both Star Gazing and Moon Gazing hare as a nod to ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ to remind me of…

Stacey