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Bronze Hare Sculpture: Large Alert Hare by Sue Maclaurin

Bronze Hare Sculpture: Large Alert Hare by Sue Maclaurin

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Size in cm: 8.5w x 18h x 7.5d cm
Size in inches: 3¼"w x 7"h x 2¾"d
Weight: 1.2kg / 2lb 12oz

Edition: 250
Material: Foundry Cast Bronze

This magnificent Large Alert Hare was created by Sue Maclaurin in response to requests for collectors who wanted a larger version of her very popular Alert Hare and Alert Hare II. It is scaled to complement Large Boxing Hares and Large Flying Hare.

It is a solid bronze foundry casting by Nelson & Forbes of her original sculpture and took two weeks to create.

We cast this piece by hand in a British foundry in an edition of just 250 castings.

It is presented in a beautiful hand made gift box, created by our box maker in the Midlands and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The certificate was individually printed by hand from an original copper plate engraving in Hampshire, before being signed by the artist and numbered with the number of this casting. It is your guarantee that this is an original foundry casting of the sculptor’s work that she has personally approved.

This bronze casting is a perfect recreation of the artist's original sculpture and was made in a Birmingham foundry. It bears the artist's signature and its own unique edition number. As every piece is cast by hand and then the mould destroyed, each one is unique and so will be very slightly different to the last.

Creation of your bronze sculpture

Every time we cast a piece, a new mould is created and subsequently destroyed. This means that every single piece of sculpture bought from us is entirely hand made and utterly unique, which is why it is numbered by hand to tell you which casting of the edition you have bought.

1. Mould Making

A silicone rubber mould is made of the original art work. Absolutely every detail captured or missed by this mould will be reproduced in the bronze castings. Depending on the size of the mould, it may then be cut into sections for casting.

This is the master mould used to originate all castings of that piece. Each time that piece is ordered, we follow the following procedure:

2. Making the Wax Casting

Molten wax is poured into the rubber to create an exact wax duplicate of the original model.

3. Chasing the Wax

The wax is removed from the rubber mould any flaws are hand finished by a skilled craftsman.

4. Spruing

Wax rods and a wax pouring cup are carefully attached to the wax casting in just the right positions to allow bronze to be poured in any displaced air to escape. This means that no air bubbles are trapped inside the mould as they would be gaps in the finished bronze piece.

5. Investment

The wax model with attached rods is now covered in ceramic material which will form the mould for the final bronze pour. This is done by dipping the wax model carefully into investment liquid and then covering it in a fine powder before allowing it to cure (completely dry). The model is then dipped into investment liquid again and given a coating of a coarse ceramic powder. By following this procedure several times, a ceramic shell is built up around the wax model.

6. Burn-Out

The wax inside the ceramic shell is then placed in a kiln and fired. The shell bakes and the wax is melted (lost) from the shell. This creates a hollow ceramic shell mould and accounts for the term "Lost Wax" being applied to the process.

7. Casting

The ceramic mould is removed from the kiln and molten bronze is immediately poured into it, at 1200°C.

8. Break Out

Once the casting has been allowed to cool for several hours, the mould is carefully removed by hand from the bronze model inside.

9. Sandblasting

Any fragments of the ceramic shell are removed by sandblasting and the sculpture is carefully inspected at this point.

10. Assembly

All attached rods and cups (which are now bronze) are removed by hand. At this point, any segments of a large sculpture that has been cast in sections are welded together.

11.Chasing

All the weld marks and removed and rod marks are chased and re-detailed by hand. Any scars left by the rods are carefully blended to match the rest of the sculpture’s surface as intended by the artist.

12. Polishing

The bronze is hand polished in preparation for the patina.

13. Patination

The bronze is first heated before the chemical patina is applied by an artist. A patina can achieve many different colours or effects depending on the mix of chemicals used.

14. Waxing

Finally a wax coating is hand applied before the piece is polished to ensure a beautiful lustrous patina.

15. Numbering

Finally, the piece is numbered by hand. It is numbered as the casting number, followed by a slash and finally the edition size. For examples, 5/250 means that your piece was the fifth piece to be cast from the master mould out of 250 castings made. The piece also bears the signature of the artist. Sue Maclaurin pieces are marked either Sue Maclaurin, Sue Mac, or with her insignia of an S and small cat face.

Reviews

Customer Reviews 8 item(s)

Wonderful

Overall Satisfaction

This was a present to ourselves last Christmas and its simply beautiful. My wife loves it.
We are lucky enough to have Hares in the fields nearby and every now and again, when one is suspicious of our approach, it strikes exactly this pose. A wonderful piece of nature, brought into our home by Sue. Review by Sean / (Posted on 04/12/2024)

Great companion for Moon-gazing Hare

Overall Satisfaction

I bought this piece along with the large moon-gazing hare and they are wonderful companion pieces. I have them sitting in the window right now. I have a lot of Cottontail Rabbits (no hares), but I spend a lot of time watching them (I work from home). Sue has a real knack for capturing the essence of these wonderful animals! Review by Carol J. (USA) / (Posted on 11/11/2021)

Must have more

Overall Satisfaction

I bought this for my husband for Xmas. We are fortunate to live in the country and are surrounded by hares. Both of us absolutely loved it however when he realised there were Labrador sculptures too he spared no time in saying he would like one or two of those too! Needless to say we are now proud owners of a few designs and are gearing up for the next purchase. Stunning workmanship, beautiful presentation and excellent customer service. We wouldn’t go anywhere else. Review by Patricia / (Posted on 04/11/2021)

Surprised and thrilled

Overall Satisfaction

Thanks for putting our lovely hare into the DPD circuit so speedily after my late call. Next day, my surprise and thrilled wife got through your superb packaging to find the hare she loved when deciding on Boxing Hares two years ago; now all four are re-united without waiting till our next visit. Review by Mr. W. / (Posted on 31/10/2020)

A Stunning Piece

Overall Satisfaction

I received the “Large Alert Hare” as a Christmas gift from my husband. It is a stunning piece and I appreciate having it in my collection.

Review by Mrs. R.H. (USA) / (Posted on 21/02/2019)

Arrived in Brisbane in double quick time

Overall Satisfaction

The world certainly is getting smaller, the consignment arrived in Brisbane in double quick time. To my astonishment they arrived after lunch yesterday. My wife will be home in two weeks, and I’m sure she will be thrilled with them, they will be a delightful reminder of her walking holidays in Scotland. Review by Mr. K.G. (Australia) / (Posted on 22/01/2019)

Bronze Hare Sculpture

Overall Satisfaction

Purchased for my wife who has a couple of other examples from other sculptors. The modelling is very good and the casting professional. The subject is handled in a sensitive and finely detailed way. Very pleased indeed. Review by Tony / (Posted on 19/07/2017)

The perfect gift

Overall Satisfaction

My wife is thrilled with her beautiful bronze hare. She has loved these creatures for their gentle yet mischievous nature, both of which are depicted in this superb sculpture.
I scored quite a few Brownie points with this present!
Brian F. Review by Brian / (Posted on 22/06/2017)