Bronze Warthog Sculpture: Trotting Warthog (Warthog Alarmed!) by Sue Maclaurin (Guest Artist)
This stunning sculpture of a Warthog trotting along on full alert has been lovingly sculpted and carefully cast in bronze by Sue Maclaurin, as an exclusive edition of just twelve castings worldwide, of which the first five have already been sold.
Capturing the charming character, as well as the considerable strength and weight of these…
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This stunning sculpture of a Warthog trotting along on full alert has been lovingly sculpted and carefully cast in bronze by Sue Maclaurin, as an exclusive edition of just twelve castings worldwide, of which the first five have already been sold.
Capturing the charming character, as well as the considerable strength and weight of these endearing animals, Sue Maclaurin’s keenly observed sculpture has been carefully hand cast in a British foundry using the traditional lost wax process, before being elegantly finished with a lustrous green ‘Verdigris’ patina. Etched into the bronze base is Sue Maclaurin’s signature, as well as the sculpture’s own unique edition number, identifying it for generations to come.
Measuring an impressive 27.5 cm (10¾”) high and weighing 6.5kg (14lb 5oz), this glorious sculpture makes an eye catching centrepiece wherever it is displayed, and is guaranteed to make a lively talking point in any setting!
We are making this sculpture available to our collectors as part of our ‘Guest Artist Collection’. This is a constantly changing collection of sculptures cast by the artist themselves, that we feel our collectors would enjoy. Each piece in the Guest Artist Collection has been cast in bronze (NOT resin) by the artist in a British foundry as a small numbered limited edition, and arrives with a numbered and artist signed certificate of authenticity.
As with all of the sculpture that we cast ourselves, every casting in the Guest Artist Collection passes our rigorous quality control procedure before we add it to our catalogue. This means that you can be sure that you will receive the usual high level of quality of both sculpture and service that you expect when ordering a sculpture from Nelson & Forbes.
This sculpture arrives carefully hand packed and cushioned, ensuring that you receive your sculpture in perfect condition, wherever you are in the world.
For more information about the Guest Artist collection, please click the ‘About The Collection’ tab above, or call us on 01442 256290.
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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.
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