Home »
Bronze Dog Sculpture: Standing Greyhound by Sue Maclaurin

Bronze Dog Sculpture: Standing Greyhound by Sue Maclaurin

Click on above image to view full picture

Only 2 left in stock

Including VAT: $479.59 Excluding VAT: $399.66

Orders for delivery outside of the European VAT zone are not subject to 20% VAT

Qty:

Will be dispatched on: Monday 6th January

This WILL NOT arrive in time for Christmas (UK & Overseas).
We are currently on our Christmas break. Place your order now and it will be dispatched on Monday 6th January.

11 Review(s) | Add Your Review

Delivery Is Free! How Long Will It Take To Arrive?

* Please Select Destination

Size in cm: 17.5w x 14.5h x 5.5d cm
Size in inches: 7"w x 5¾"h x 2½"d
Weight: 1kg / 2lb 3½oz

Edition: 250
Material: Foundry Cast Bronze

Standing Greyhound is a beautiful bronze casting of Sue Maclaurin’s original greyhound sculpture.

Cast as a limited edition of just 250, we hand cast this piece in our British foundry using the traditional lost wax method and each casting takes two weeks to create.

Each Standing Greyhound arrives beautifully presented in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist and numbered, making a wonderful gift.

Born in Colchester, Sue Maclaurin emigrated to Northern Rhodesia with her family, where a life-long passion for wildlife and horses began.

Her childhood was spent, when not at boarding school, roaming freely in the bush on horseback, revelling in the diversity of wildlife which still existed at that time.

Returning to England to study at Winchester School of Art, Sue graduated with a B.A (Hons.) in Fine Art and subsequently spent several years involved with Marwell Zoological Park, where she continued to study, paint and sculpt their wide variety of animals at very close quarters. While she was there, Sue was commissioned to create the art work and logo for Marwell Park’s advertising.

During these few years, Sue further explored and develop her interest in sculpting at Pinewood Studios as she was asked by Ray Harryhausen to assist him model making on various films including Clash of the Titans.

An opportunity then arose for Sue to return to Africa with her family, and the following four years were filled happily with the pursuit of varied projects including gold-mining frontier style, fish farming and dairy farming, while Sue continued to sculpt and paint for her own pleasure.

Whilst Africa and its wildlife were ‘utterly beautiful’, it unfortunately became too politically unstable, so Sue’s family once again returned home to England. Her wildlife sculpture was quickly accepted by galleries across the United Kingdom and quickly developed a loyal following of collectors.

A white house in the Wiltshire countryside is now home, with two Siamese cats, two horses, a thriving sculpture studio and a saddlery business that means Sue’s skills as a Master Saddle Maker command a constant waiting list. Sue continues to sculpt both the wildlife that surrounds her home daily as well as other traditional animals such as pigs and thoroughly enjoys hearing stories of the joy that the bronze castings of her pieces bring to collectors.

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.

Shipping is FREE everywhere in the world!

All orders are sent using a tracked, insured, express service.

All in stock items are dispatched the working day after we receive your order. Out of stock items will be dispatched on the date shown on the listing.

UK deliveries – next working day - FREE
UK deliveries are shipped by DPD Local, who will send a one hour window to your mobile or email on the morning of delivery so you don’t have to wait around for your parcel.

We use a next working day service as standard (NI, Highlands and Islands take two working days). If you choose and pay for a Saturday or Sunday delivery when you check out (and order before 6am on a Friday), your order will arrive with you the first Saturday or Sunday after you place your order. If you order after 6am on Friday, your order will arrive one weekend later.

If you are in a rush, or need any special arrangements, please call us on 01442 256290 and we will be delighted to help.

All parcels arrive in plain, unbranded brown cartons to help keep the contents a secret.

Deliveries outside the UK - FREE
Deliveries outside the UK are shipped by TNT, who will email your tracking information to you.

We use an express service that will be delivered on a weekday. Deliveries to Europe, the USA and Canada typically take 2 -3 working days, with other destinations taking 3 – 5 working days.

All parcels arrive in Nelson & Forbes branded shipping packaging when sent overseas.

For full details please see USA Shipping / International Shipping

Reviews

Customer Reviews 11 item(s)

Standing greyhound

Overall Satisfaction

Lovely model of a greyhound. Really well executed. Review by evelyn / (Posted on 30/11/2024)

Stunning greyhound sculpture

Overall Satisfaction

Beautiful sculpture that perfectly captures the graceful power and elegance of greyhounds. Purchased as a 25th wedding anniversary present for my husband. We are both delighted - thank you so much. The packaging was the icing on the cake making this a very special gift indeed.
Review by Julie / (Posted on 26/06/2024)

We are more than thrilled with him

Overall Satisfaction

Our greyhound arrived this morning beautifully and securely packaged. The sculpture itself is finely wrought and at home on our mantle piece as if he has always been there. We are more than thrilled with him. I have always loved greyhounds, the lines and elegance of the graceful dog along with the kind nature has always attracted me to them. We have four rescue Bichons ourselves but it doesn’t stop me loving all dogs. Thank you so much the ordering and delivery has been absolutely trouble free and the product is beautiful. I will be ordering more.

Review by Mrs. J.B. / (Posted on 30/07/2020)

standing greyhound

Overall Satisfaction

Love this--beautifully modeled and portrays the personality of my own greyhound. I also have the lying greyhound--I wish there were more greyhound bronzes by this artist--maybe the "dead cockroach", a pose well known to greyhound owners?!? Review by Marcia (USA) / (Posted on 03/05/2020)

Standing Greyhound

Overall Satisfaction

A wonderful piece that looks so very much like our greyhound. Along with the Lying Greyhound this was a Christmas present for my husband. He loves both (so do I) and they have pride of place in our home. Review by Margaret / (Posted on 22/01/2019)

Exceed our expectations

Overall Satisfaction

Dear Miss Foster,
The greyhounds arrived on the dot this morning, beautifully packed and with the relevant paperwork. In my experience of buying things unseen one is often disappointed, but that is positively not the case on this occasion. We are really delighted with the two greyhounds, and it would be fair to say that they exceeded our expectations and we shall enjoy them for the rest of our days.
It has been a real pleasure to do business with such a well organised and efficient firm as Nelson & Forbes, and thank you from my wife and myself for the impeccable way that you have handled our order. Review by R.D. / (Posted on 16/10/2018)

Standing Greyhound detail

Overall Satisfaction

This was a Memorial Gift to my partner of our IG Flint, who held himself in exactly the same position over his sister Oona. The attention to detail in capturing the character of a Greyhound is superb - since they convey so much in subtle ways. He loves it and it is displayed with pride of place with Lying Greyhound (memorial of Oona) Review by Marc Boston MA / (Posted on 07/09/2018)

Beautiful creations

Overall Satisfaction

I received the greyhound sculptures today. They are beautiful creations and I am truly excited to have them placed with my greyhound memorabilia on the top of the casing in which I keep the ashes of my 9 Greyhounds and below their pictures on the wall in my living room. Review by Rev. W.W. (USA) / (Posted on 03/08/2018)

Standing Greyhound

Overall Satisfaction

I wanted a bronze in remembrance of my Lurcher. After many searches for a good specimen, I am really pleased and may decide to get the lying greyhound for my birthday, if I have enough money. Nelson & Forbes were very helpful with my enquiries. Packaging and delivery excellent. I wanted to add a photo of my dog with the statue, but there is no option. I would have preferred it to be slightly larger to go with my other commissioned bronze of my lab x. Review by Kim / (Posted on 16/05/2017)

Greyhounds

Overall Satisfaction

You have supplied us with both a standing and lying Greyhound which are the spitting image of Jim our Lurcher. These made brilliant Christmas and Birthday presents for my wife who was delighted.

Review by DAVID / (Posted on 31/03/2017)

Standing greyhound

Overall Satisfaction

Searched for ages for realistic bronze for lurcher mad wife. Found at last perfect would have preferred slightly larger hence four star not five. Beautifully modelled wife very pleased. Review by Edward / (Posted on 30/01/2017)