Dolphin Bronze Sculpture

The bottlenose dolphin is the sort of animal that makes people stop and stare — there's something about their leap that feels like pure joy made physical. David Meredith has caught one right at the peak of it, arched and airborne above a curl of wave, and the whole thing is frozen in solid bronze at a size that fits in your pocket. The base gives it a lovely stability on a shelf or desk, and the smooth body contrasts nicely with the texture of the water beneath.

Foundry-cast and hand-finished with a deep warm patina. A great gift for anyone with a love of the sea, the west coast of Ireland, or simply one of the most charismatic animals on the planet.

Solid foundry-cast bronze. Hand-finished dark patina.

Height 3.6 cm / 1.4" · Width 2.2 cm / 0.9" · Depth 3.6 cm / 1.4"

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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