Great Dane Bronze Dog Sculpture

Mark Hopkins Sculptures
$870.00
Current Stock:
SKU:
MHS72057
Availability:
MADE TO ORDER ships in 6-8 weeks
Dimensions:
8 in H x 12 in W
Living-Family Products:
Sculptures
Materials:
Bronze

Celebrate the joy of your favorite four-legged companion with this impressive bronze Dog Sculpture Great Dane by renowned sculptor Mark Hopkins. Crafted in hot wax bronze using the lost-wax process, the Dog Sculpture Great Dane pays tribute to the timeless bond between man and dog in a treasured work of art. The rich coloration of each piece is achieved using hand applied patinas. An heirloom piece to be enjoyed for generations, this exceptional sculpture is offered in a limited edition of 50 and is part of the popular Companion Series from Mark Hopkins.

Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins' unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called "bronze in motion" for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity.

About Mark Hopkins

Mark Hopkins takes his inspiration for every facet of life on Earth, from the majesty of wildlife to mankind's interaction with nature, and produces limited-edition pieces that evoke a sense of awe and respect for the mysteries and loveliness of the world around us. Collectors of his work include Barbara Mandrell, Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, George and Barbara Bush and a host of other luminaries and corporations including the National League Association of Baseball Club Owners, the Atlanta National Golf Club, Humana, Coca-Cola and others. Each Mark Hopkins sculpture is crafted with pride in the USA.

Captivated by form and design, Mark has personally created a signature style of vibrant vitality resulting from decades of study. Encouraged by parents and teachers from an early age, Mark's unique talent developed alongside his technical skills of sculpting and casting. As an artist, Mark is constantly challenging himself to render the rich beauty of life and the deep emotion of the human soul into flowing sculptural form, noting "I strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions, and to share joy."

About the Production Process

From the artist's hand to the final polishing stages, many intricate steps go into the creation of a limited edition bronze sculpture. First the reproduction mold is made in which layers of silicone rubber and plaster are delicately applied to the original work. Then hot wax is poured into the reproduction mold to form an exact replica of the original sculpture.

When the wax replica is removed from the mold, it is then inspected and refined or "chased" by hand to remove any imperfections that may have occurred in the reproduction process. Next, ceramic cup and wax sprues, or gates, are added which later will help channel the molten bronze into the shell to create the sculpture.

The next step is creating the ceramic shell by alternately dipping the wax replica over a period of several days into a vat of liquid slurry, then a vat of silica crystals. The shell is then set to dry, and the process repeats until the shell has reached the appropriate thickness and strength.

The finished shell is placed in a high temperature oven that melts and removes the wax (the traditional "lost wax" method). The hardened or "fired" shell is secured, so the molten bronze can now be poured into the wax impression.

  • Ships from Colorado
  • Made to order and takes from 2-6 weeks to produce
  • Does not ship to AK, HI or military addresses
  • International shipping is available
  • Expedited shipping is NOT available