"Lives to Please" Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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Oh to be the person my dog thinks I am... Linda Sullivan.

"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer.

"One can measure the size and moral progress of a nation to how she treats her animals." Mahatma Gandhi.

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Canine Bronze Sculpture: Lives to Please

Bronze Golden Retriever Sculpture by Joy Beckner Sculptor

14”L x 12 3/8”H x 5 1/4”W ~ Bronze, Edition of 20 & 2 Artist’s Proofs ©2004
Travertine & Mahogany Oval base ~ Approximately 11 Pounds

“Pooches & Purebreds: Canine Images in Sculpture” Invitational Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens, Pawley’s Island, SC.

I imagine this gal eagerly awaiting her master’s next command. The color of the small elegant bronze on travertine reminds me of fall grasses through which she is heeling and asking, “What’s next?” The title can be taken two ways: Is the dog living to please you, or are you living to please the dog? It seems more like the second way with my own dogs!

"Lives to Please" is modeled after master hunter and 2004 obedience queen, Miss Soupy, of the Miners Kennel. Soupy continued her winning ways with owner handler Bridget Carlsen in 2005, taking Fourth Place at Crufts. When Nancy Miner called to tell me the piece had arrived, she left a simple message, “Awesome…makes me cry! Awesome. Thank you!” Her voice then made me cry… and grin from ear to ear! Each “Lives to Please” is made by hand by my ten hand selected specialists in Colorado, USA. Each includes a Certificate of Authenticity, my signature and my mark, . Enjoy!

Canine photography by Mel Schockner, except as noted.

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Joy Beckner sculpture collected in 39 states and on six continents

fine bronze canine sculpture by Joy Beckner
bronze sculptor Joy Beckner

Miss Lizzie
Braaehaus
Hometown Girl
11/23/89 - 10/12/06
Photo by Joy
Sept. 2006

National Sculpture Society elected me as a Professional Sculptor member. I am honored and thank those who voted for me.