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New Zealand's "TUATARA"
in bronze
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tuatara is a very ancient reptile found only in New Zealand. Genetically it
predates the dinosaur and of the four orders of reptile that exist, which
include all known reptiles, the tuatara holds an entire order all by
itself.
Number one of the bronze tuatara edition was presented to HRH
Prince Philip in his capacity as Patron of the World Wildlife Fund
International. Friends of mine on holiday in the UK went to visit Windsor
Castle while there and came back with video footage showing the tuatara on
display in the Queen’s Carriages and Gifts Exhibition.
Contrary to a rumour I have heard more than once, the piece
was sculpted in its entirety down to the last scale, and not cast from a
specimen. It has been sculpted fully in the round and can be turned upside
down when handled to reveal all the underside details. If the tail of the
bronze were to be straightened out the overall length would be about
fifty-five centimeters. This is approximately the actual size of a young
mature male tuatara.
On considering how to best present the finished sculpture, we
have used a variety of different plinths including simply finished pieces of
native timber and beautifully crafted pieces of drift wood with a planed
surface area to place the tuatara on. Several collectors however have chosen
to simply place the piece on the floor in an appropriate spot or on a piece
of furniture such as an old trunk or sideboard. Personally, I prefer this
later choice. The photography I have done for this page is simply the result
of having a bit of fun with making my sculpture look as convincingly alive
as possible.
Dimensions:
Approximately 50cm x 21cm x 14cm
Edition: Limited to 250 numbered and signed castings
Price: $2,750.00
(Secure)
Please contact me for further
information. I do take commissions for original paintings and
sculptures, so if you have an idea for something you would like me to
consider, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Info@brianmoore.co.nz
Brian Moore
P.0.Box 527
Orewa
New Zealand
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