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Country Solitude
11.02in x 25.59in | 27.99cm x 65.0cm
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Steve 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.
Sculpted 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.
Steve 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.
Sculpted 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.
In 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.
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Country Solitude
Sale price£9,950.00
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Country Solitude
Sale price£9,950.00
A closer look
THE FINER DETAILS
Magic from Bronze
By applying the closely guarded secrets of foundrymen to master age-old techniques in mould-making and the manipulation of molten bronze, Steve’s incredibly detailed bronze sculptures are the result of 20 years of experimentation. With Steve’s mastery of sculpture and bronze came a unique fusion of artist and artisan, sculpting, casting and finishing each unique sculpture by hand in his family run foundry, Yorkshire Fine Arts. Every stage of their process is meticulously carried out by hand on site, ensuring each piece is distinct in its creation.
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The artist's signature is engraved in the sculpture.
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Spring 2025
Bronze sculptor Steve Winterburn delves further into the world of wildlife, capturing the spirit of the animals he sculpts with remarkable authenticity.
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The artist
Steve Winterburn
Steve Winterburn's legendary sculptures feature in public installations, galleries, and collectors' homes across the nation. From heart-warming and authentic memorials to sports legends in key stadiums, to ferocious animal sculptures inspired by his first-hand experiences with wildlife conservation around the world for over 10 years. Steve's art fuses the work of artist and artisan as he runs his own bronze-casting studio that calls upon thousand-year old techniques from foundrymen to create incredibly detailed bronze artworks.
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