£5,549.00
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* Code FIGI 3
* Size 80x65x102cm Weight approx 79kgs
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* Code: FIGI3
* Price: £5,549.00
* Size: 80 × 65 × 102 cm
* Weight: Approx. 79 kg
This large figurative bronze sculpture presents a peaceful childhood scene, showing a young girl seated on a bench, fully absorbed in her book, while a puppy dog sits attentively beside her. The composition feels natural and unforced, allowing the story to unfold quietly through posture, expression, and detail.
Unlike many standalone figures, this sculpture includes the bench as an integral part of the design. This gives the piece a strong sense of place and presence, making it ideal as a focal feature rather than a purely decorative accent.
With its calm subject matter and life-scale proportions, this sculpture is particularly well suited to schools, libraries, universities, and learning centres. It reinforces positive values such as reading, concentration, and companionship, while remaining visually engaging for visitors of all ages.
Placed in a courtyard, reading garden, or landscaped walkway, the sculpture naturally encourages pause and reflection. As a result, it works beautifully in spaces intended for quiet thought or informal seating areas.
The sculpture features carefully balanced bronze tones that enhance depth and realism. The girl’s face is finished in a soft golden bronze, creating warmth and approachability. In contrast, her hair, school uniform, book, and the puppy dog are rendered in deeper brown tones for definition.
The bench itself adds further visual interest, with verdigris-finished ends and slatted sections styled in a wooden brown colour. Together, these finishes create a harmonious and timeless appearance that sits comfortably within both traditional and contemporary settings.
Cast in solid bronze, this sculpture is designed for permanent outdoor installation. It is robust, weather resistant, and well suited to public or private settings where durability is essential.
Over time, the surface will naturally mature, developing subtle tonal variation that enhances the sculpture’s character without compromising its clarity or detail.
Whether installed in an educational environment or a private garden, this piece carries strong emotional appeal. It evokes memories of childhood, learning, and quiet companionship, making it particularly meaningful for collectors seeking sculpture with narrative depth.
Its scale, integrated bench, and thoughtful detailing ensure it remains visually engaging from every angle, even within larger landscaped spaces.
* Includes integrated bench as part of the sculpture
* Ideal for schools, libraries, universities, and public gardens
* Strong narrative theme centred on reading and childhood
* Multiple bronze tones for depth and realism
* Solid bronze construction suitable for permanent outdoor display
this figurative bronze sculpture is an ideal choice for those seeking a meaningful, long-lasting artwork with narrative depth. Its integrated bench, thoughtful detailing, and durable bronze construction make it particularly well suited to educational, public, or landscaped environments. As both a visual focal point and an emotive sculpture, it brings lasting character and quiet presence to any setting.
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