{"product_id":"steve-winterburn-country-solitude","title":"Country Solitude","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Winterburn, the esteemed master of bronze casting, has unlocked the closely guarded secrets of foundrymen to perfect age-old techniques in mold-making and the manipulation of molten bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpted by a Yorkshire-based artist, the essence of a Barn Owl is captured in ‘Country Solitude’, embodying the curiosity, wisdom and beauty of the animal. The enchanting creature has been crafted meticulously in the true-to-size sculpture with every feather and delicate contour perfectly placed, conveying Winterburn’s deep understanding of the animal but his ability to bring bronze to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve has spent countless hours observing and photographing the owl, as the fields neighboring his workshop are a natural habitat for the animal. The dedication and love for the wildlife has allowed Steve to capture the owl’s spirit with remarkable authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpted with strong and striking textures, the piece invites viewers to appreciate the ethereal presence of the nocturnal hunter. A testament to Winterburn’s mastery of bronze as a medium and his passion for wildlife, the sculptor’s ability to merge realism with movement has resulted in a unique creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his own family-run foundry, Steve harnesses the timeless medium, bronze, which he reveres as 'eternal as diamonds'. Each step of the process is executed by hand at the foundry, from mold-making to finishing touches, ensuring the utmost authenticity and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about this collection \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/steve-winterburn\/steve-winterburn-spring-2025\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or alternatively shop more Steve’s art \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/search?q=steve+winterburn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the fulfillment time for this piece is between one and three months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Winterburn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57469410312541,"sku":"SWI-SCU-WWL-33795","price":12438.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/swi-scu-wwl-33795-country-solitude-owl-1_2025-03-06T14-09-54.jpg?v=1746639099","url":"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/en-us\/products\/steve-winterburn-country-solitude","provider":"Castle Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}