Majestic Sculpture

Majestic bust of a male lion finished in matt copper raku. This is a unique signed ceramic work of art which I created using a slabbing technique to start then additional clay is added to define the features. Once dry it was fired to 1000 degrees Celsius in an electric kiln After the initial firing I applied copper oxide and re-fired it using a gas kiln where at 1000 degrees Celsius the piece is removed from the kiln and placed in a metal container with sawdust. The container is then sealed tightly to enable a reduction starving the oxygen from the flames which created the chemical reaction in the copper and results in all the different colours and an amazing finish that is totally unique. The firing process is called raku copper matte and impossible to reproduce or dictate exactly what finish you will get, you really are putting your work in the hands of the fire gods! Majesty has a bespoke stainless steel stand which once mounted puts him at approximately 51 inches high but it is possible to create a shorter version which might be more practical if you would prefer to place him on a sideboard. clay, ceramic, lion, wildlife art, Aftrican lion

Sculpture:Clay on Ceramic

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:12 W x 17 H x 10 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.