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20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Ballet Dancer 'Preparation' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Preparation' is a 20th Century Solid Bronze ballet Dancer by Benson Landes.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Nude Ballet Dancer Bronze Sculpture 'Siesta' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory...
Category
20th Century The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Reclining Bronze Nude Figurative Sculpture 'Spirit' by Carl Payne
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Spirit' by Carl Payne is a 20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Sculpture.
Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College.
After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces.
The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past.
The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:-
King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) cruise ship. Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross – life size and a quarter commissioned by Banbury Council, located at Banbury Cross and unveiled by Princess Anne. Randolph Turpin – life size and a quarter - commissioned by Warwick and Leamington Spa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Nude Bronze Sculpture 'Le Pucelle' by Carl Payne
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Le Pucelle' by Carl Payne is a stunning Contemporary Nude Bronze Sculpture.
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Nude, Figurative Bronze Sculpture Athena - The Goddess of Wisdom
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Athena the Goddess of Wisdom' by Carl Payne is a stunning Contemporary Nude Bronze Sculpture.
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Rhino & Baby Rhino' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture of African Rhinos
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Rhino and Baby Rhino' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze sculpture Ancient Greek Myth 'The Three Fates', figurative
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Three Fates' is a stunning contemporary bronze sculpture of an ancient Greek myth by Carl Payne. Beautifully elegant with the three figures.
Continuing a successful career in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Bird Wildlife Sculpture 'Perching Partridge', wildlife
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Perching Partridge' is full of character! Richard Smith is a part-time sculptor and a part-time gamekeeper, who surrounds himself with wildlife on a daily basis. His love and knowle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Cockerel' Bronze Animal Sculpture of a Brown Cockerel. Farm wildlife sculpture
By Richard Smith
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Cockerel' is a Bronze sculpture full of personality. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly detail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'King Penguin' Bronze Sculpture of a penguin on rocks, blue, orange & white
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'King Penguin' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture of a king penguin on rocks, white, vivid blue and orange patina.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Best Friends' Bronze sculpture of Puffins on rock, blue, white and orange
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Best Friends' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture of a pair of puffins on rocks, amaxing blue patina with white and orange bill.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Fox Sculpture 'Lying Fox' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lying Fox' is a solid Bronze sculpture with a stunning life like qualities. Being a life-size piece Smith has captured every last detail and given this won...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Moorhen' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Moorhen' is full of character! Richard Smith is a part-time sculptor and a part-time gamekeeper, who surrounds himself with wildlife on a daily basis. His love and knowledge of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Dab Chick' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Dabchick' is a solid Bronze sculpture with a stunning patination. Richard Smith's ability to convey so much character with such simple lines is a testament to the knowledge and love the artist has of the animals he sculpts.
Richard J. Smith was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK in 1955. He studied illustration at Luton School of Art to a high standard and graduated with a diploma in Technical & Scientific Illustration. He was soon offered a job as a medical artist at the John Radcliffe teaching hospital in Oxford. In 1978 he was painting for galleries as a full time artist with his depictions of wildlife. He has gained an international reputation for his work and is best known for his superb paintings of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA and the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Phillips. In the latter part of 2007, Richard was commissioned to produce several fish paintings, for the Sultan of Oman. Callaghan Fine Paintings has commissioned a series of life size bronze birds. His works include British birds such as the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post and the beautiful Little Blue penguin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Patinated Green Sculpture 'Stilt' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Patinated Green Sculpture 'Stilt' by Richard Smith.
'Stilt' by Richard Smith is a beautiful contemporary bronze sculpture. Beautiful patina and incredi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Libri' Figurative Nude bronze Sculpture of a Woman reading a book, dancer, gold
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Libri' is a stunning sculpture by the hugely talented Carl Payne. Payne has a talent to create a real feeling of movement and lightness in his Bronze sculptures, no small feat!
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works of Art at the beginning of 2004 in order to dedicate his time to create and develop stunning individual contemporary sculpture. Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College. After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past. The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:- King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) cruise ship. Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross – life size and a quarter commissioned by Banbury Council, located at Banbury Cross and unveiled by Princess Anne. Randolph Turpin – life size and a quarter - commissioned by Warwick and Leamington Spa Council located in Warwick Town Centre, Sir Stanley Matthews – life size and a half - commissioned by the Stanley Matthews Foundation located at The Britannia Stadium, Stoke. George Best...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Sculpture Patinated 'Woodcock' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Woodock' by Richard Smith is a beautiful contemporary bronze sculpture. Beautiful patina and incredible detail. Sure to make an amazing addition to any collection!
Richard J. Smith was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK in 1955. He studied illustration at Luton School of Art to a high standard and graduated with a diploma in Technical & Scientific Illustration. He was soon offered a job as a medical artist at the John Radcliffe teaching hospital in Oxford. In 1978 he was painting for galleries as a full time artist with his depictions of wildlife. He has gained an international reputation for his work and is best known for his superb paintings of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA and the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Phillips. In the latter part of 2007, Richard was commissioned to produce several fish paintings, for the Sultan of Oman. Callaghan Fine Paintings has commissioned a series of life size bronze birds. His works include British birds such as the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post and the beautiful Little Blue penguin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze sculpture of 'Rapunzel' from German fairytale by Carl Payne
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A stunning Nude Bronze Sculpture 'Rapunzel' with inspiration taken from the German fairytale.
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works of Art at the beginning of 2004 in order to dedicate his time to create and develop stunning individual contemporary sculpture.
Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College.
After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission, which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past.
The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:-
King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) cruise ship.
Randolph Turpin – life size and a quarter - commissioned by Warwick and Leamington Spa Council located in Warwick Town Centre,
Sir Stanley Matthews – life size and a half - commissioned by the Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation located at The Britannia Stadium.
The Stadium of Light - life size group of figures – commissioned by Sunderland Football Club...
Category
20th Century Modern The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Standing Partridge' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Standing Partridge' is full of character! Richard Smith is a part-time sculptor and a part-time gamekeeper, who surrounds himself with wildlife on a daily basis. His love and knowledge of the animals he sculpts is evident. This solid bronze sculpture will make a fabulous addition to any nature loving household.
Richard J. Smith was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK in 1955. He studied illustration at Luton School of Art to a high standard and graduated with a diploma in Technical & Scientific Illustration. He was soon offered a job as a medical artist at the John Radcliffe teaching hospital in Oxford. In 1978 he was painting for galleries as a full time artist with his depictions of wildlife. He has gained an international reputation for his work and is best known for his superb paintings of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA and the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Phillips. In the latter part of 2007, Richard was commissioned to produce several fish paintings, for the Sultan of Oman. Callaghan Fine Paintings has commissioned a series of life size bronze birds. His works include British birds such as the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post and the beautiful Little Blue penguin, a native of New Zealand. His works are all studied from life whilst either out in the field or in a museum with taxidermy. With incredible attention to detail Richard has breathed fresh air into this medium.
Edition of 25
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Boxing Hares' Bronze Sculpture of two fighting hares, patinated brown, wildlife
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Boxing Hares' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural upbringing, and the forces of nature and magic that permeated his childhood surroundings, these works have something of the mystical about them.
Each piece is approached with precise observation and an acute interest in the minutiae of the subject matter, manipulating the material with a delicacy and lightness of touch. Despite being realised in heavy materials such as bronze, the resulting piece achieves a sense of movement and character that conveys the essential spirit of the animal.
Inspired by the work of Grinling Gibbons and Alfred Gilbert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Nico Jnr' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla on a bronze plinth
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Nico Jnr' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture. Based on the famous Gorilla 'Nico' who was the largest and oldest Silverback Gorilla kept in captivity.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural upbringing, and the forces of nature and magic that permeated his childhood surroundings, these works have something of the mystical about them.
Each piece is approached with precise observation and an acute interest in the minutiae of the subject matter, manipulating the material with a delicacy and lightness of touch. Despite being realised in heavy materials such as bronze, the resulting piece achieves a sense of movement and character that conveys the essential spirit of the animal.
Inspired by the work of Grinling Gibbons and Alfred Gilbert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze 20th Century Nude Ballet Dancer 'Stepping Stones' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Stepping Stones' by Benson Landes is a Solid Bronze 20th Century Nude Ballet Dancer - she is so light on her feet and beautifully elegant.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing...
Category
20th Century Modern The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Taking it Easy' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Richard J. Smith was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK in 1955. He studied illustration at Luton School of Art to a high standard and graduated with a diploma in Technical & Scientific Illustration. He was soon offered a job as a medical artist at the John Radcliffe teaching hospital in Oxford. In 1978 he was painting for galleries as a full time artist with his depictions of wildlife. He has gained an international reputation for his work and is best known for his superb paintings of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA and the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Phillips. In the latter part of 2007, Richard was commissioned to produce several fish paintings, for the Sultan of Oman. Callaghan Fine Paintings has commissioned a series of life size bronze birds. His works include British birds such as the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post and the beautiful Little Blue penguin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nude Figurative Bronze Contemporary Sculpture 'Lazy Summer' by Carl Payne
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lazy Summer' is a stunning sculpture by the hugely talented Carl Payne. The model featured in the sculpture is the artist's wife, who is a professional dancer. Payne has a talent to create a real feeling of movement and lightness in his Bronze sculptures, no small feat!
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works of Art at the beginning of 2004 in order to dedicate his time to create and develop stunning individual contemporary sculpture. Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College. After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past. The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:- King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) cruise ship. Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross – life size and a quarter commissioned by Banbury Council, located at Banbury Cross and unveiled by Princess Anne. Randolph Turpin – life size and a quarter - commissioned by Warwick and Leamington Spa Council located in Warwick Town Centre, Sir Stanley Matthews – life size and a half - commissioned by the Stanley Matthews Foundation located at The Britannia Stadium, Stoke. George Best...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Grouse' Contemporary Bronze Country Wildlife Bird Sculpture, patinated brown
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Grouse'' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly detailed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Great Crested Grebe' by Richard Smith Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Great Crested Grebe' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Elephant' Bronze Wildlife contemporary sculpture of an African Elephant. Brown
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Elephant' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural upbringing, an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Tortoise' Contemporary bronze animal sculpture of a tortoise, glossy finish
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tortoise' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural upbringing, and the forces of nature and magic that permeated his childhood surroundings, these works have something of the mystical about them.
Each piece is approached with precise observation and an acute interest in the minutiae of the subject matter, manipulating the material with a delicacy and lightness of touch. Despite being realised in heavy materials such as bronze, the resulting piece achieves a sense of movement and character that conveys the essential spirit of the animal.
Inspired by the work of Grinling Gibbons and Alfred...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Cock Pheasant' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Cock Pheasant' by Richard Smith has a real elegance in it's pose. The piece is a perfect addition to any collector of wildlife sculpture or outdoor enthusiast.
Richard Smith has gained an international reputation for his works of art, he has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Pattersons in London, The Sportsman’s Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA, the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Phillips.
In 2013 Callaghans of Shrewsbury...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Mallard' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Duck, Green Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Mallard' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly detailed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Modern Bronze nude and figurative sculpture 'Sienna' by Carl Payne
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sienna' by Carl Payne is a 20th Century Modern Bronze, nude and figurative sculpture.
Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College. After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past. The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:- King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Sculpture 'Baby Elephant' of small African elephant
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Baby Elephant' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin graduated currently lives and works in London. His work can b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Ballerina Figurative Ballet Dancer 'Attitude' Blue & Brown
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Attitude' by Benson Landes is a stunning 20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Lazy Summer on Sphere' a Contemporary Nude Figurative Bronze Sculpture
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lazy Summer on Sphere' by Carl Payne is a stunning Contemporary Nude Bronze Sculpture.
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works of Art at the beginning of 2004 in order to dedicate his time to create and develop stunning individual contemporary sculpture. Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College. After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past. The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:- King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Whale & Calf' Bronze Sculpture patinated blue of a Humpback Whale swimming
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Whale & Calf' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural upbringing, and the forces of nature and magic that permeated his childhood surroundings, these works have something of the mystical about them.
Each piece is approached with precise observation and an acute interest in the minutiae of the subject matter, manipulating the material with a delicacy and lightness of touch. Despite being realised in heavy materials such as bronze, the resulting piece achieves a sense of movement and character that conveys the essential spirit of the animal.
Inspired by the work of Grinling Gibbons and Alfred Gilbert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Dancer Standing Resting en Barre' Contemporary Figurative Bronze of a ballerina
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Dancer Standing Resting en Barre' by Benson Landes is a stunning 21st Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Contemporary Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Sculpture 'Sprite' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sprite' by Benson Landes is a Contemporary Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Sculpture. The remarkable elegance conveyed is breath-taking and so representative of the ballet form. This ...
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20th Century Modern The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Heron' Contemporary Bronze Bird. Wildlife & Nature Sculpture, Blue & White
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Heron' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly detailed textured Patina really adds to the depth of the work.
Richard Smith works as a part-time sculptor and a part-time gamekeeper on an estate in Hertfordshire, England. On seeing his sculptures the viewer cannot deny Smith's knowledge and love of the animals he creates. Each piece he creates he pays homage to nature and wildlife.
Richard J. Smith was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK in 1955. He studied illustration at Luton School of Art to a high standard and graduated with a diploma in Technical & Scientific Illustration. He was soon offered a job as a medical artist at the John Radcliffe teaching hospital in Oxford. In 1978 he was painting for galleries as a full time artist with his depictions of wildlife. He has gained an international reputation for his work and is best known for his superb paintings of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA and the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Phillips. In the latter part of 2007, Richard was commissioned to produce several fish paintings, for the Sultan of Oman. Callaghan Fine Paintings has commissioned a series of fantastic animal pieces. Including life size bronze birds; the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post; and the beautiful Little Blue penguin, a native of New Zealand. His works are all studied from life whilst either out in the field or in a museum with taxidermy. With incredible attention to detail Richard has breathed fresh air into this medium.
Edition of 25
'Heron' Solid Bronze Bird. Modern British,Wildlife & Nature Sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Relaxing Dancer' Contemporary figurative Bronze sculpture of a Ballerina
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Relaxing Dancer' by Benson Landes is a stunning 21st Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Patinated Fox Sculpture 'Vixen' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Vixen' is an original Bronze sculpture with a stunning life like qualities. Being a life-size piece Smith has captured every last detail and given this won...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture of a White Polar Bear 'Maximus' Bear
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Maximus' the Polar Bear is an outstanding Bronze Sculpture by Tobias Martin.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Large Garden Sculpture 'Majestic Hare' of a Rabbit/Hare
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Majestic Hare' is a solid Bronze sculpture with a stunning life like qualities. Being a unique large piece, Smith has captured every last detail and given this wonderful sculpture ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Figurative Ballerina 'Dancer Seated Resting en Barre' Brown & Green
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Dancer Resting on Barre' is an elegant yet sensual sculpture. Landes' skill at conveying a sense of ease and confidence of the dancers is impeccable - this piece would be a fantastic addition to any collection.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies shown at the 1981 Open Golf Championship, to Garrards, the Crown Jewellers. This success quickly brought important contacts and new commissions.
Benson always maintained that being able to work as a sculptor is a unique privilege. Usually in the company of a model, he often worked in the studio against the soothing background of classical music. Indeed, now eminently collectable, Benson’s work provided much comfort after the death of Ruth. Benson said that the things that mattered in life are those of beauty; he truly believed that romance and elegance are necessary shields to what he saw as the sometimes too hurried manner of life today.
Benson sadly passed away in the autumn of 2013.
Solid Bronze Figurative Ballet Sculpture...
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20th Century Realist The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Animal Wildlife Bronze Sculpture 'Snipe' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Richard Smith has gained an international reputation for his works of art, he has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Pattersons in London, The Sportsman’s Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA, the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Phillips.
In 2013 Callaghans of Shrewsbury commissioned a series of life size bronze birds. His works include British birds such as the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post and the beautiful Little Blue penguin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Sunburst' Contemporary Nude Figurative Sculpture of a woman on a cloud
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sunburst' by Carl Payne is a stunning Contemporary Nude Figurative Bronze Sculpture.
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works of Art at the beginning of 2004 in order to dedicate his time to create and develop stunning individual contemporary sculpture. Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College. After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past. The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:- King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary large Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Pintail Head' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Pintail Head' is a beautiful example of Richards work and one that would make an amazing addition to any home interior or even placed outside in nature. A bronze that is elegant and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze Greek Mythology Sculpture by Carl Payne 'Sunburst Mask'
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sunburst Mask' is a solid bronze sculpture by Carl Payne inspired by Greek mythology. Carl Payne is a hugely talented sculptor, focusing predominantly on the female form he often uses his wife, a professional dancer, as his muse.
Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works of Art at the beginning of 2004 in order to dedicate his time to create and develop stunning individual contemporary sculpture.
Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College.
After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission, which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past.
The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:-
King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) cruise ship.
Randolph Turpin – life size and a quarter - commissioned by Warwick and Leamington Spa Council located in Warwick Town Centre,
Sir Stanley Matthews – life size and a half - commissioned by the Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation located at The Britannia Stadium.
The Stadium of Light - life size group of figures – commissioned by Sunderland Football Club...
Category
20th Century Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Arctic Hare' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture of a hare. Patinated White
By Richard Smith
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Arctic Hare' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly deta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Ballerina Sculpture 'Tying Headband' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tying Headband' by Benson Landes is a stunning 20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer. For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade. At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop. On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Wild Boar' Solid Bronze Contemporary Wildlife sculpture of a pig in the forest
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Wild Boar' is a beautiful sculpture, full of character and clean lines. Richard Smith's love and knowledge of the animals he sculpts is evident to the view - the animals are so life like and tactile.
Richard Smith has gained an international reputation for his works of art, he has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Pattersons in London, The Sportsman’s Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA, the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Phillips.
In 2013 Callaghans of Shrewsbury...
Category
20th Century Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze Ballet Dancer Sculpture 'Meditation' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Meditation' is a tasteful and demure nude of a ballet dancer. The poise and elegance of the dancer are exquisite!
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies shown at the 1981 Open Golf Championship, to Garrards, the Crown Jewellers. This success quickly brought important contacts and new commissions.
Benson always maintained that being able to work as a sculptor is a unique privilege. Usually in the company of a model, he often worked in the studio against the soothing background of classical music. Indeed, now eminently collectable, Benson’s work provided much comfort after the death of Ruth. Benson said that the things that mattered in life are those of beauty; he truly believed that romance and elegance are necessary shields to what he saw as the sometimes too hurried manner of life today.
Benson sadly passed away in the autumn of 2013.
Solid Bronze Ballet Dancer...
Category
20th Century Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Macaw' Solid Bronze Exotic Bird sculpture in Vibrant Electric Blue Patina
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Macaw' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture - what balance! Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Solid Bronze sculpture of a ballerina 'Tutu' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tutu' is a beautiful sculpture of a ballerina leaning 'en barre'. The elegance and grace of the ballerina is perfectly depicted in the sculpture.
Benson's theme is predominately the wonderful world of ballet and dancers, although some are beautiful ladies in quiet repose and elegance. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by a lifetime spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
20th Century Modern The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Kora' Figurative Nude Half Life size Bronze sculpture by Carl Payne.
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Kora by Carl Payne. Figurative, Nude Bronze Sculpture. Edition of 9.
Art has played a large part in Carl's academic work taking through Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and to Stafford College. After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission, which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many house-hold names from the sporting world, commerce and the part. A half life size figure of The Duke of Westminster, a full life size bronze of Stanley Matthews and George Best to name a few. Carl recently won the commission to sculpt the full size horse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Wildlife Polar Bear Sculpture 'Benji' by Tobias Martin
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Benji' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in Wiltshire, 12 miles from Stonehenge. Influenced by his idyllic rural upbringing, and the forces of nature and magic that permeated his childhood surroundings, these works have something of the mystical about them.
Each piece is approached with precise observation and an acute interest in the minutiae of the subject matter, manipulating the material with a delicacy and lightness of touch. Despite being realised in heavy materials such as bronze, the resulting piece achieves a sense of movement and character that conveys the essential spirit of the animal.
Inspired by the work of Grinling Gibbons and Alfred...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Cock Pheasant' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Cock Pheasant' by Richard Smith has a real elegance in it's pose. The piece is a perfect addition to any collector of wildlife sculpture or outdoor enthusiast.
Richard Smith has gained an international reputation for his works of art, he has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Pattersons in London, The Sportsman’s Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA, the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Phillips.
In 2013 Callaghans of Shrewsbury commissioned a series of life size bronze birds. His works include British birds such as the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post and the beautiful Little Blue penguin, a native of New Zealand. His works are all studied from life whilst either out in the field or in a museum with taxidermy. With incredible attention to detail Richard has breathed fresh air into this medium.
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nude Bronze Figurative Sculpture Ballet Dancer by Benson Landes 'Quiet Elegance'
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Quiet Elegance' is a beautiful nude bronze sculpture of ballet dancer by the renowned sculptor Benson Landes.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down...
Category
20th Century Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Ballerina Sculpture of a Dancer 'Last Dance' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Last Dance' by Benson Landes is a stunning 20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer. For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary The Antiques Council Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
