A playful and poignant tribute to the clever opportunists of the Western Cape, The Protea Thief tells a story of mischief in the garden. This hand-sculpted work, finished in deep bronze, depicts a baboon and its young passenger making off with a Cape treasure—the iconic Protea. Mounted on a rugged, wood-textured base, it is an evocative centerpiece that celebrates the wild, untamed spirit of the fynbos.
Unlike a simple coat of paint, this finish is achieved through a multi-stage layering process designed to give the sculpture depth and a sense of age:
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Deep Toning: A dark base layer is applied to settle into the recessed areas of the sculpture. This creates natural shadows in the fur and the deep crevices of the Protea bloom, providing immediate anatomical “weight.”
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Metallic Bronzing: High points and muscular ridges are hand-rubbed with a rich bronze pigment. This captures the light, giving the piece the cold, heavy appearance of a traditional foundry casting while remaining a unique, hand-worked original.
Resin Composite
Length: 12,5cm Width: 7cm Height: 8cm
Weight: approx 300 – 400g
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