{"product_id":"traditional-hunting-dog-with-hare-bronze-sculpture-40cm","title":"Traditional Hunting Dog with Hare Bronze Sculpture - 40cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eTraditional Hunting Dog with Hare Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e stands 40cm tall, capturing a working gun dog mid-retrieve: head raised, a limp hare gripped firmly in its jaws, tail extended, four legs planted wide over a naturalistic tree stump base. It is a composition of controlled tension and stillness, rendered with the precision of classical sporting art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Bronze, Hand-Finished\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast using the lost-wax method, this piece achieves the fine anatomical detail that sets \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003esolid cast bronze sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e apart from resin or aluminium alternatives. Every ridge of muscle along the dog's shoulders and haunches is resolved cleanly in metal; the hare's long ears hang with a convincing limpness that speaks to careful hand-finishing at the wax stage. The surface carries a warm, rich brown patina with lighter highlights catching the raised surfaces of the coat and muzzle, giving the piece a depth that develops further with age. At 15kg, the sculpture has a solidity and presence well beyond its 40cm footprint. The integral stepped bronze base extends the naturalistic ground scene, grounding the composition without the need for a separate plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a sculpture that reads equally well on a library shelf, a study desk, a sideboard, or a garden terrace. Indoors, it suits leather and dark wood settings, gun-room interiors, or any space informed by field sports and the British countryside tradition. Outdoors, bronze weathers gracefully through the seasons, its patina deepening without deterioration. Both placements are entirely appropriate for this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade to Order, Fully Customisable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard warm brown patina shown here can be substituted for a darker antiqued finish, a green verdigris, or a polished honey bronze on request. Scale can also be adjusted: a larger version of this subject makes a commanding statement in an entrance hall or garden setting. Those interested in a bespoke commission inspired by a specific breed or sporting scene are welcome to contact us before ordering so we can discuss the brief in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related works in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-dog-statues\"\u003eBronze Dog Statues\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-animal-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Animal Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-sculptures\"\u003eBronze Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e catalogue for companion pieces across all subjects and scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Sculptures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53095706820955,"sku":"BRONZE-DOG-SCULPTURE-3","price":5948.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/3383\/2027\/files\/traditional-hunting-dog-with-hare-bronze-sculpture-40cm_primary.jpg?v=1780159309","url":"https:\/\/giant-sculptures.com\/products\/traditional-hunting-dog-with-hare-bronze-sculpture-40cm","provider":"Giant Sculptures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}