Richard Cooper & Company Mouse with Honey Bee & Poppy (1186)

This endearing sculpture of a little mouse sitting delicately on the stem of a hand painted Poppy is by sculptor Michael Simpson.  The tiny mouse has no weight and yet the Poppy stem has to bend gently in support utilising the inherent strength of bronze.

Height: 10cm x Width: 9cm x Depth: 6.5cm Weight: 132g

Limited Edition: 250

This beautiful design is made in solid foundry bronze using the ancient method of lost wax casting. The design finished by the art of patination where various acids are applied to the surface of the bronze and heat applied to create a deep rich brown patina.  The Poppy, foliage and Honey Bee are delicately hand painted in artists oils. Then bronze is then sealed with a special wax which further enhances the colour and protects the bronze for years to come.

Your bronze is beautifully presented in a printed box containing a signed certificate of authenticity. The bronze is engraved with the sculptor’s signature and limited edition number, matching the certificate enclosed.