Name: Two Dobermans
Brand: Virginia Perry Gardiner
Rating: 5 (356 reviews)

Two Dobermans

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About the Item

Two stately Dobermans captured in bronze by artist Virginia Perry Gardiner (American, 1945-2012). Displayed on wood base. Dimensions 7"H x 10"W x 6"D, Signed V. Perry Gardiner, No. 72 of 500. During her varied career she earned recognition and awards as a sculptor, designer, and jeweler. Born and raised in rural Rhode Island, her passionate interest in animals and art guided her direction in life from a young age. She majored in sculpture at Hartford Art School and became a successful commercial sculptor for companies such as Disney, Nestle, Pillsbury, and Kellogg's. At Hasbro, she did the prototypes for one of their best selling toys, GI Joe. Her company went by the name G&G Studios; her partner, Ana Goulet. In the mid-1970s, Virginia began creating bronze and pewter dog figurines.One of her earliest loyal clients was Doberman and Pug breeder Helen Gale. “I first met her when I started showing the Dobes in the 1970s. She started out doing Great Dane figurines, then got into Dobermans, and eventually she did all breeds.” Saying that she treasures her collection of Virginia’s Doberman figurines, Gale also encouraged her to do additional breeds, and discovered the painstaking work that went into the process. “When I wanted her to do Pugs she asked me for many reference photos of good dogs.” As a traditionally trained sculptor, Virginia began with a wax model based on the photos. “She was very particular, and wanted us to critique the wax whenever we saw her at shows. Before she cast it, everyone had to agree that she had got it just right and it was something that would appeal to everyone in that breed.” Within a couple of years, Virginia’s figurines were coveted collectibles. “She really captured the essence of a breed.”

Creator:
Virginia Perry Gardiner (1945 - 2012, American)
Creation Year:
1980
Dimensions:
Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Medium:
Bronze,Wood
Movement & Style:
American Realist
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Soquel, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: S44611stDibs: LU5421137653

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