£2,895.00
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* Code BI 111
* Size 41 x 25 x 72 cm
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The Woodland Sentinel is a magnificent bronze hawk sculpture created for those who appreciate the power and presence of birds of prey. Perched confidently upon a naturalistic tree stump, the hawk surveys its surroundings with the unmistakable authority of a skilled hunter.
Standing 72 cm high, this substantial bronze has enough scale to become an impressive focal point. Yet its relatively compact footprint makes it remarkably versatile. Display it in a country garden, sporting lodge, entrance hall, study or traditional gentleman’s office.
For falconers, country-sports enthusiasts and collectors of wildlife art, it is a sculpture with particular meaning.
Rather than capturing the hawk in flight, the sculptor has chosen a moment of controlled stillness.
Its upright stance and watchful expression suggest a bird completely aware of its surroundings. Detailed feather work brings texture across the body, while the rich bronze finish enhances the natural form.
The tree stump is equally important to the composition. It elevates the hawk and creates a convincing woodland setting within the sculpture itself.
From across a room or garden, the silhouette is immediately recognisable.
* Code: BI 111
* Price: £2,895.00
* Size: 41 x 25 x 72 cm
* Weight: Approx. TBC
The Woodland Sentinel has considerable potential beyond traditional garden display.
Its combination of quality, symbolism and scale makes it an exceptional sporting trophy or presentation piece. For shooting clubs, country-sports organisations and businesses connected with rural life, it offers something far more enduring than a conventional award.
It could mark a major competition, long service, retirement or exceptional achievement.
Falconry provides an especially natural connection. Presented to an experienced falconer, breeder, club member or someone retiring after a lifetime working with birds of prey, this bronze becomes a meaningful reminder of their passion.
Unlike a conventional trophy that may eventually disappear into a cabinet, this is a substantial piece of bronze art designed to remain on display.
This sculpture would feel entirely at home in the surroundings associated with Britain’s country-sports community.
Imagine it displayed in a gun room, sporting lodge, country-house hallway or estate office. Equally, it could command attention in a traditional study, boardroom, private club or gentleman’s office.
It also has obvious appeal to the type of audience attracted to major countryside events such as The Game Fair and readers of publications including Country Life.
For shooting enthusiasts, gamekeepers and those whose lives revolve around the countryside, the hawk carries associations of patience, precision and keen observation.
Those qualities give the sculpture a character that reaches well beyond its decorative appeal.
At 72 cm high, The Woodland Sentinel occupies an appealing middle ground.
It is substantial enough to look important, yet it does not require an enormous garden or room. The 41 x 25 cm footprint also makes placement relatively straightforward.
Outdoors, position it beside a terrace, overlooking a lawn or near mature planting. Woodland edges and country gardens provide particularly natural surroundings.
Indoors, a console, substantial cabinet or purpose-chosen stand could raise the hawk closer to eye level. Alternatively, it can become a distinctive feature within an entrance hall or office.
Wherever it stands, the elevated pose naturally draws attention upward towards the bird.
Finding an important gift for someone who already owns everything can be difficult.
This bronze offers a more personal alternative.
It could celebrate a milestone birthday, retirement, anniversary or sporting achievement. For a falconer, shooting enthusiast, gamekeeper, estate owner or lifelong countryman, the subject immediately connects the gift with something they genuinely value.
Businesses and organisations could also consider it as a retirement or long-service presentation for a respected colleague.
The result is not simply another possession. It is a piece that can carry the story of why and when it was given.
The Woodland Sentinel is suitable for permanent outdoor display throughout the year. Bronze does not rust or corrode, so there is no need to bring the sculpture indoors during winter.
That durability is particularly important at this level of purchase. A sculpture chosen for a garden, estate, sporting collection or presentation should be something that can continue to be enjoyed long into the future.
Whether bought as a personal statement piece, an important gift or a prestigious sporting trophy, The Woodland Sentinel has the presence to make the occasion memorable.
For anyone with a genuine connection to birds of prey and the countryside, this is a bronze sculpture that can become far more personal than decoration alone.
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