Crane

The crane is one of the most elegant birds on the planet, and David Meredith has done it full justice here. This is one of his larger pieces — slightly outside the Bonsai Collection proper — and that extra size gives him room to work with the long neck, the trailing wing feathers, and the unmistakable poise of a bird that knows exactly how beautiful it is. Just under 35 grams of solid foundry-cast bronze.

A striking piece in its own right, and a seriously good gift for anyone who appreciates exceptional wildlife sculpture.

Height: 5 cm / 2" · Width: 5.7 cm / 2.25" · Depth: 2.5 cm / 1"

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 (a term meaning filing the sprue off the casting). 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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