Captured in a moment of pure, vocal joy, The Trumpeter brings the spirit of the bushveld into a refined setting. This hand-sculpted piece, finished in deep, lustrous bronze, depicts an elephant calf with its trunk raised high in a triumphant call. Balanced on a rugged, earth-textured base, it is an evocative and spirited work of art that celebrates the enduring charm of South Africa’s most iconic giants.
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:
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, providing immediate anatomical “weight.”
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: 12cm
Weight: approx 300 – 400g
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