Big Snail Sculpture

Don't be put off by the name — this is a seriously good sculpture. David Meredith has given the humble garden snail the full fine art treatment, and the result is something you can't stop picking up. It weighs over 54 grams, which feels surprisingly substantial for something not much bigger than a matchbox, and the shell detail is extraordinary.

Foundry-cast in solid bronze and hand-finished. One of those pieces that makes people laugh first and then look a lot more carefully. A great gift for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone who appreciates a sculptor with a sense of humour.

Height: 2.8 cm / 1.1" · Width: 2.3 cm / 0.9" · Depth: 4.7 cm / 1.8"

The Bonsai Collection by David Meredith is an assortment of adorable and very collectable miniature bronze wildlife and nature figurines, hot cast in the foundry in solid bronze and finished by hand with a beautiful, deep brown patina. They are designed to fit perfectly around your precious bonsai tree, but look equally as fabulous anywhere in your home.

Please note that all our tiny bronzes are cast and finished by hand. This may mean that there are slight differences in the colour of the patina, and sometimes you may find small inconsistencies in the cast, e.g. a minuscule air bubble or slight abrasion marks where the finished castings have been fettled (filed). These differences won't detract from the beauty of your miniature sculpture; if anything they will show, without a doubt, that these pieces are all individually handmade.

Bronze Sculpture FAQs

How should I keep my miniature sculpture in tip top condition?

These tiny bronze sculptures are so easy to care for: they have been given a dark brown wax coating over their natural brassy colour, and will need nothing more than a gentle wipe with a soft cloth to keep the dust off.

What's the difference between foundry-cast and hot-cast?

Absolutely nothing. They're two different terms for the same thing: molten bronze is poured into a mould and left to cool before being removed and finished.

What about cold-cast, is that the same?

No, cold-casting is a different method, in which bronze powder is mixed with resin and poured into a moud to set. There is no heat involved, and the finished product is significantly lighter (and cheaper) than a foundry-cast bronze piece. At Alcove Art, all of our pieces are foundry-cast.

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