£8,995.00
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* Code WI 72
* Size 216 x 66 x 112cm Weight Approx 85kgs
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The Tall Emperor Stag Deer Bronze Country Animal Art Sculpture is one of the most commanding stags in our collection.
Its proud upright stance immediately sets this magnificent bronze apart. The head sits high, the body appears alert and the impressive antlers add enormous visual presence.
A beautiful thick ruff around the neck gives the mature stag even greater character.
There is also a wonderful sense of anticipation in the pose. He looks ready to move at any moment, as though something across the moor or Highland landscape has caught his attention.
For a substantial country property, this is a bronze designed to be noticed.
* Code: WI72
* Price: £8,995.00
* Size: 216 x 66 x 112 cm
* Weight: Approx. 85 kg
* Finish: Deep bronze patina
* Suitable for: Permanent outdoor display
The defining quality of this stag is its proud, elevated posture.
Rather than lowering its head or moving quietly through the landscape, the animal appears completely alert. Its neck rises strongly above the body, while the antlers extend the silhouette even further.
Consequently, the sculpture has tremendous vertical presence.
This becomes particularly impressive when viewed from a distance. Across an open lawn or pasture, the upright head remains clearly visible.
For buyers comparing several large bronze stags, this alert stance provides a compelling reason to choose the Emperor.
Look more closely and another feature begins to stand out.
The thick ruff around the neck gives the stag the powerful appearance of a mature wild animal. It also adds texture and substance beneath the head and antlers.
Combined with the deep bronze patina, this feature creates wonderful definition.
Changing daylight can pick out the contours of the neck, face and body throughout the day. Meanwhile, the darker finish reinforces the strong country character of the sculpture.
The result feels mature, powerful and wonderfully suited to a rural landscape.
Although all four hooves stand firmly on the ground, this sculpture never feels static.
The alert posture creates the impression of a stag that has suddenly noticed something in the distance.
Perhaps he has heard movement across the moor. Perhaps another stag has entered his territory.
That suggestion of what might happen next gives the sculpture life.
Place it against open countryside, pasture or woodland and the pose gains even greater meaning. The landscape effectively becomes part of the story.
A stag of these proportions needs enough surrounding space to show its character properly.
Suitable locations include:
* Large private estates
* Country house lawns
* Open pasture
* Woodland boundaries
* Highland and moorland settings
* Parkland
* Sporting estates
* Country hotels and lodges
* Rural wedding venues
* Golf courses
* Sweeping driveway approaches
* Prestigious landscaped grounds
An open position allows the distinctive outline to remain visible.
Alternatively, use mature woodland as a backdrop. The deep patina can look particularly striking against changing greens and autumn foliage.
This magnificent stag also played a memorable role in the build-up to our appearance at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Ahead of Chelsea, ITV visited a large private estate in Guernsey to film a garden walkabout with Avant Garden Bronzes. The Emperor Stag featured prominently during the filming, providing an impressive backdrop for an interview beside the sculpture.
The walkabout continued through the estate gardens, showcasing other bronze sculptures from our collection along the way. And, of course, Dotty joined us for the occasion too.
The ITV feature became part of the momentum surrounding our pre-Chelsea appearance. It also demonstrated how effectively substantial bronze sculpture works within an established landscape.
For this particular stag, the setting could hardly have been more appropriate. Surrounded by mature grounds and open space, its tall stance and magnificent antlers showed exactly why a large bronze can become such a commanding estate feature.
Measurements can be difficult to visualise when buying a very large sculpture online.
For this reason, our photographs include a person alongside the stag.
The comparison immediately demonstrates the scale of the body, head and magnificent antlers. It also helps prospective owners imagine the sculpture within their own grounds.
This becomes especially useful when deciding how far the stag should sit from a house, driveway or main viewing point.
A large bronze needs room to breathe. Therefore, the scale photographs make planning that position much easier.
This stag deserves a position with a view.
Across pasture, the upright stance can create the impression of an animal surveying its territory. On a broad lawn, the silhouette becomes a commanding focal point.
Slight elevation could work beautifully too.
Position the sculpture on gently rising ground and allow the head and antlers to stand against the sky.
From the house or driveway, that elevated outline could create an extraordinary long-distance view.
This is not a sculpture to hide in a crowded border. Instead, give the Emperor space and let the pose do the work.
For larger properties, adding a doe offers another possibility.
The contrast between a powerful upright stag and a more graceful female deer can create a convincing countryside scene.
Allow plenty of distance between the sculptures rather than placing them tightly together. This gives each bronze its own presence while connecting the two across the landscape.
A fawn can add another dimension.
Different sizes and poses then create a natural deer family that can extend across a substantial area of the garden.
For an estate with sufficient space, two large stags would create an entirely different effect.
A pair could command opposite sides of an important entrance or occupy separate positions across open parkland.
Alternatively, turn the two animals towards different viewpoints for a less formal arrangement.
Their tall, alert profiles and magnificent antlers would remain visible from considerable distances.
For a hotel, sporting estate or major country property, such a pairing could become a memorable signature feature.
Despite the alert appearance, all four hooves stand firmly on the ground.
This gives the sculpture a solid foundation and contributes to its substantial outdoor presence.
At approximately 85 kg, this is a serious piece of bronze sculpture.
The grounded stance also creates an attractive visual contrast. Above, the head and antlers appear alert and full of potential movement. Below, the four hooves give the composition strength and stability.
That balance is one of the qualities that makes this stag so convincing.
A sculpture of this importance deserves a material capable of remaining outdoors for the long term.
Solid bronze will not rust or corrode like many lesser garden materials. Therefore, this magnificent stag can remain outside throughout the seasons.
Its deep patina can also gain additional character as the surrounding landscape matures.
Trees grow, planting changes and the seasons alter the backdrop. However, the bronze remains a permanent presence.
For a country estate or family property, that longevity makes it an investment to enjoy for generations.
This exceptional stag has everything needed to command a substantial country setting.
Its tall, upright stance immediately catches the eye. Magnificent antlers provide drama, while the thick neck ruff and deep patina give the sculpture mature character.
Yet the alert pose is what really distinguishes it.
Place the stag overlooking pasture, against woodland or on gently elevated ground. It can appear ready to take off across the moors at any moment.
For someone seeking a large bronze stag with pride, strength and exceptional landscape presence, this magnificent Emperor makes an unforgettable choice.
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