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Bronze Dog Sculpture: Standing Springer Spaniel by Sue Maclaurin

Bronze Dog Sculpture: Standing Springer Spaniel by Sue Maclaurin

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Size in cm: 11.5w x 10h x 6.5d cm
Size in inches: 4½"w x 4"h x 2½"d
Weight: 600g / 1lb 5¼oz

Edition: 250
Material: Foundry Cast Bronze

The beautiful bronze Standing Springer Spaniel is a solid bronze casting of an original sculpture by Sue Maclaurin.

We hand cast this sculpture in a British foundry in an edition of just 250 castings and it took two weeks to create.

Standing Springer Spaniel 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.

This piece beautifully complements Sue Maclaurin's Sitting Springer Spaniel.

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 6 item(s)

Top Quality

Overall Satisfaction

I have, over time, purchased three dog bronzes from Nelson and Forbes and have been very pleased with the quality of all three sculptures as well as the highly professional service associated with each purchase. Review by William (USA) / (Posted on 17/04/2025)

Superb

Overall Satisfaction

I was surprised to receive my purchase of a Springer Spaniel bronze so quickly. It arrived yesterday in a very well packaged box. The bronze is superb. Everything about my experience with Nelson and Forbes has been first class. Well done. Review by Mr. W.A. (USA) / (Posted on 25/08/2024)

Spaniel

Overall Satisfaction

I bought this sculpture for my wife for Christmas. She was overjoyed with it. I felt that it captured the breed perfectly. My wife is a professional dog walker, but her favourites are the spaniel and the chocolate labrador. Review by Kevin / (Posted on 01/11/2021)

Springer Spaniel for my sister at 70

Overall Satisfaction

We have owned and enjoyed dancing hares for some time. With my sister fast approaching her 70th birthday, and having had many dogs over the years, including Bassett hounds, great danes, and springer spaniels in particular, it was not difficult choosing a present for her. Needless to say it was extremely well received and now has pride of place on her mantlepiece. Review by Peter Mann / (Posted on 25/09/2019)

These are the real thing

Overall Satisfaction

Dear Debbie,
My Standing Retriever and Standing Springer arrived duly and safely.
I am absolutely delighted with both! The only snag is that they've made even more impatient for my Sitting Springer Spaniel.
They are the real McCoy. Anyone can do those resin and powdered metal things, but these are the real thing, as well as being beautifully sculpted and lifelike.
I shall doubtless be browsing your catalogue in the very near future.
Thanks for your attention, and the excellent service provided by your organisation. Review by Mr. R.H. / (Posted on 08/02/2019)

She loves it

Overall Satisfaction

This sculpture was a birthday present for my Daughter in the Isle of Man. She loves it very much.
Thank you Review by Mr. Michael Thacker / (Posted on 05/07/2018)