Craig the Gentle Giant.
Craig super tusker elephant sculpture in limited edition bronze
36x25x15cm
£7995 incl VAT at 20%
£6660 excl VAT
Limited edition of 12
Measurements are approximate. VAT is payable within the UK. International orders may be subject to duty/taxes locally. Shipping worldwide by arrangement.
Available to order now on pre-release including a special £250 discount on the full release price. Limited edition bronze sculpture. Photos show the ceramic sculpture before casting. The finish will be a realistic elephant grey patina.
This stunning new sculpture in bronze captures Craig, one of the last super tuskers of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. Born in 1972, Craig recently died of natural causes after a long life, during which he became a symbol of wildlife conservation in Africa. As a super tusker, his 2.1m (6.9ft) long tusks are estimated to have weighed over 45kg (99lb) each and reached all the way down to the ground. Despite his immense power and size, he was renowned as a gentle giant and was much loved. This very special memorial sculpture is released in a limited edition of just 12 pieces.
Traditional bronze casting is a highly skilled and time consuming process. First Nick meticulously sculpts the animal in clay. A wax model is produced from the original sculpture and used to create a mould. A new wax model is required for each sculpture in the edition, as the wax is burned away in the casting process. Nick checks and refines each wax model personally. Large sculptures must be cast in sections and welded together. Once cast, the piece must be finished and patinated. Whilst expensive, bronze casting produces animal sculptures of wonderful depth and detail. These are true investment pieces to treasure and pass down through the generations.
Photo of Craig by Mark Fernley
Ordering and Shipping
Please contact the studio to order this animal sculpture. Shipping is available worldwide by arrangement.
