Leaf Cutter Ant

David Meredith doesn't just sculpt the obvious crowd-pleasers — and this piece is proof of that. A leaf cutter ant, rendered in solid bronze at roughly actual size, carrying a section of leaf that's nearly as big as its body. It's a quietly extraordinary subject for a sculpture, and he's done it full justice: the segmented body, the six legs, the angle of the leaf all exactly right. Only 7 grams, but it punches well above its weight for sheer character.

Foundry-cast and hand-finished. One of the more unusual pieces in the collection and a brilliant gift for anyone who loves the natural world in all its forms.

Height: 2 cm / 0.75" · Width: 3.8 cm / 1.5" · Depth: 4.5 cm / 1.75"

Please note that all our tiny bronzes are cast and finished by hand. This may mean that there are slight differences in the colour of the patina, and sometimes you may find small inconsistencies in the cast, e.g. a minuscule air bubble or slight abrasion marks where the finished castings have been fettled (filed). These differences won't detract from the beauty of your miniature sculpture; if anything they will show, without a doubt, that these pieces are all individually handmade.

Bronze Sculpture FAQs

How should I keep my miniature sculpture in tip top condition?

These tiny bronze sculptures are so easy to care for: they have been given a dark brown wax coating over their natural brassy colour, and will need nothing more than a gentle wipe with a soft cloth to keep the dust off.

What's the difference between foundry-cast and hot-cast?

Absolutely nothing. They're two different terms for the same thing: molten bronze is poured into a mould and left to cool before being removed and finished.

What about cold-cast, is that the same?

No, cold-casting is a different method, in which bronze powder is mixed with resin and poured into a moud to set. There is no heat involved, and the finished product is significantly lighter (and cheaper) than a foundry-cast bronze piece. At Alcove Art, all of our pieces are foundry-cast.

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