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“I was particularly excited to be commissioned to sculpt this mantelpiece-sized octopus! The original was made for a gentleman seeking something a special anniversary gift for his wife. The octopus was an animal that could be found in the two places they loved, in the USA and in Scotland. That first piece was made to incorporate a little cave inside the rock, into which his wife might place a small piece of jewellery, like a hidden treasure.
The documentary film ‘My Octopus Teacher’ had just come out, and so my research was extra fascinating, as I learnt more about the super intelligence of these fascinating creatures. Sculpturally, it was also a significant challenge, as the eight delivate tentacles of my Octopus on Rock statue needed to be robust enough to withstand the casting process. Tentacles were entwined to help with this, and the rock leant additional strength and also helps elevate the Octopus, allowing his tentacles to fall around him in lovely, natural shapes."
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Height: 19 Width: 16 Depth: 16 centimetres (Height: 7 Width: 6 Depth: 6 inches)
Open (Unlimited) Edition.
10% of all sale proceeds go to animal rescue charities.
The beautifully finished Octopus on Rock bronze sculpture is the perfect gift for wildlife or octopus lovers.
Every one of our bronze animal statues are beautifully packaged with care in tissue paper and our smart, branded Tanya Russell bags, complete with a certificate of authenticity. The perfect collectible for art and wildlife fans, your Octopus statue will be shipped to you double wrapped for extra protection. We ensure that all our packaging is recycled or recyclable wherever possible and carbon-offset with tree planting.
How its made: Foundry Bronze refers to the poured molten metal that is cast solid or hollow, depending on size, at a bronze foundry (using the traditional lost wax process). It is more robust than Bronze Resin and will appreciate in value.
Designed by Tanya Russell in Wales, UK
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