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Richard Smith b.1955
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a British Grouse, game bird, wildlife, nature

$5,500
£4,168.36
€4,780.76
CA$7,684.54
A$8,383.42
CHF 4,446.40
MX$101,001.32
NOK 56,433.40
SEK 51,666.31
DKK 35,705.15

About the Item

Edition of 12 'Grouse' by Richard Smith a beautiful bronze sculpture. Smith captures the bird’s sturdy elegance and strong connection to its upland habitat. The artist portrays the grouse in a moment of alert stillness, its body upright and compact, head slightly raised as if scanning the heather for movement. The broad chest and short, rounded wings are carefully modelled, while the tail fans subtly, adding balance to the composition. Most striking is the textured treatment of the feathers—each surface detail chased with care to suggest the layered, rugged plumage that enables the bird to thrive in harsh landscapes. The patina enriches the bronze with earthy depth, combining warm browns, russets, and darker undertones that evoke the tones of moorland soil and heather. Light catches on the raised feather textures, creating natural highlights that give the piece vitality and movement. The surface seems to shift under changing light, much like the camouflaged bird itself blending into its surroundings. More than a likeness, the sculpture embodies the spirit of the grouse: hardy, elusive, and symbolic of Britain’s wild uplands. It speaks to resilience and survival, while also celebrating the textured beauty of natural forms. As an artwork, it offers a lasting homage to one of the countryside’s most iconic game birds.
  • Creator:
    Richard Smith b.1955 (1955, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Shrewsbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU81216966412

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