Solitary chicken - need advice

[Chicken Shirl]

Not sure if I should be on the "Nesting box" for this. Just a question really. Has anyone ever had a sculpture in bronze done of one of their hens If so, who did you use?..... We have been on the web and taken a few names, but a recommendation would be great.

 

Our cockerel is getting older..... now into his 6th year, and we just adore him, and would like to have him with us forever so to speak. We can't be the only ones to have ever wanted this, so any reccomendations would be gratefully received. xx

 

[chelsea]

He is absolutely beautiful! No wonder you want to keep a permanent memory of him.

 

Don't think I've seen a prettier cockerel

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Just what I was thinking .

[Chicken Shirl]

He is absolutely beautiful! No wonder you want to keep a permanent memory of him.

 

Don't think I've seen a prettier cockerel

 

Thanks, he was so pretty when he was very small we were convinced that he was a hen.

[chick wiggle]

Sorry I cant offer any reccomendations either, just wanted to join your cockerals fan club He is a very very handsome chap! Hummanna hummanna (as cookie would say )

[docsquid]

Again, no help but what a beautiful fellow he is!

[skye]

Crikey he's gorgeous! THE quintessential textbook cockerel!

 

No wonder you're proud to have him Chicken Shirl. I remember my mum having my first shoe set in bronze (somewhat different!) and I think they had it done somewhere in Canada. Not much help eh?!

 

Lovely idea though.

 

skye x

[Chicken Shirl]

Crikey he's gorgeous! THE quintessential textbook cockerel!

 

No wonder you're proud to have him Chicken Shirl. I remember my mum having my first shoe set in bronze (somewhat different!) and I think they had it done somewhere in Canada. Not much help eh?!

 

Lovely idea though.

 

skye x

 

 

My daughter had her three childrens feet set in bronze just after they were born. Maybe I could get his feet done. Thanks for the lovely comments. Not only does he look good, he is the most gentle bird as well.

[House MD 221B]

Wow what a lovely Cockerel.

 

I don't know if these guys http://thebronzeroom.com/index.php could do it but I have sent them an email asking if they do, or if they can reccomend anyone.

 

if you wish to contact them this is their contact page.

http://thebronzeroom.com/contact-us/info_1.html

 

sales@thebronzeroom.com

 

Good luck.

[House MD 221B]

Hi there, I got a reply so I thought I'd post it for you in it's entirety.

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob

To: sales@thebronzeroom.com

Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:53 AM

Subject: Custom sculptures

 

Hi there,

 

Someone I know is looking to have a Bronze Statue made of one of their Roosters, is this something you could do, or do you have any suggestions or reccomendations for anyone who could do this for them? Thank you kindly in advance for your time.

 

Rob.

 

 

 

 

Re: Custom sculptures‏

From: THE BRONZE ROOM (sales@thebronzeroom.com)

Sent: 28 November 2009 01:19:36

To: Rob

Hello Rob

 

We don't do sculptures to order but maybe this bronze rooster would be OK. It's on our eBay shop but here's a link so you can see it at least.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hot-Cast-Bronze-Rooster-Sculpture-on-Marble-Base_W0QQitemZ280390323459QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_AnimalCollectables_SM?hash=item414890cd03#ht_3229wt_939

 

Let me know what you think

 

Thanks Karen

 

 

 

RE: Custom sculptures‏

From: Rob

Sent: 28 November 2009 01:20:59

To: sales@thebronzeroom.com

Hi there,

 

Thank you kindly for your expedient reply, however they are looking to have their actual rooster modelled, thank you kindly.

 

Rob.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm sorry there was no Joy, and I wish you luck, but I shall keep searching for places for you. I hope you don't mind me taking the liberty.

 

However four other possibilities may be

http://iconbronze.com/Welcome%20to%20ICON%20Bronze.htm (Think they may not be in the UK, but you could see what shipping is like dependant on size.

 

and

 

Ambleside Fine Arts Gallery

Kelsick Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0BZ

p: 01539431329/07894263016

http://www.amblesidefinearts.co.uk

 

and

 

Bronzemasters, who DO do bespoke sculptures

http://www.bronzemasters.net/enquire.html

 

and finally

 

Large Art however they are a US firm

http://www.largeart.com/mailing-list2.aspx

 

I hope this is of use, and you can give them your custom specs and get a positive reply, if I can help at all please don't hesitate to ask.

[Chicken Shirl]

That was so kind of you House MD. Thank you so much for going to all that trouble on our behalf. Bronze Masters looks interesting.... My sister has a bronze hare by Theodore Gillick, but I think the cost would be out of the question. You never know though. I was hoping that we would be recommended to some one, but so far no joy. I will wait a few days more and then start contacting a few artists that we have found on the web. Hopefully there is no rush as the boy is in fine health, and we do have some splendid photo's of him, quite a gallery in fact. Thank you once again, I am overwhelmed by your interest and kindness. We will keep you posted on who we choose.

 

Shirley. xx

[House MD 221B]

any time, good luck

[Guest]

it's your choice of course but i always find bronze sculptures good for capturing movement and fluidity but for something as colourful as your boy, wouldn't a beautiful professional photo or painting do him more justice?

 

Or what about commissioning a piece in wood or clay so that his fine plumage could be seen in its full glory?

 

Just throwing some ideas into the pot

[Chicken Shirl]

Thank you Poet. Yes we are also throwing ideas around, and were only saying today that a painting would be just as good to have. Your right of couse about the colours, an oil painting would be great, but who do you choose to do it I suppose going to country fairs and shows would turn up someone good. Its just nice to see an example of someones work, before you lash out loads of money. xx