"Dreaming of Tomatoes" Long Miniature Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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1:6 Miniature Bronze Sculpture: "Dreaming of Tomatoes" Long

bronze dachshund sculpture by Joy Beckner

"Dreaming of Tomatoes" Long, 1:6 scale, 2 7/8"L x 1"H x 2"D, Bronze Edition of 50 & 5 Artist's Proofs ©2010
"Dreaming of Tomatoes" Smooth, 1:6 scale, 2 7/8"L x 1"H x 2"D, Bronze Edition of 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs ©1998, SOLD OUT
"Dreaming of Tomatoes" Smooth, 1:6 scale, 2 7/8"L x 1"H x 2"D, Sterling Edition of 5 & 1 Artist's Proof ©1998, Special Order
"Dreaming of Tomatoes" Wire 1:6 scale, by Commission.

"Dreaming of Tomatoes" returns as a longhair, with many thanks to Caroline Davenport who commissioned me to make it.

"Dreaming of Tomatoes" SS, Standard Smooth, was my second sculpture of a dachshund, the first to be cast in bronze, and first to be sold out. In this 1:6 scale miniature version I tweaked the hip to give it a bit more definition. Each is made by hand, one at a time in Colorado, USA. Each is signed, numbered and include my mark, .

To learn more about this sculpture and to see the life sized standard smooth bronze "Dreaming of Tomatoes" SS, CLICK HERE.

To see the life-size miniature smooth bronze "Dreaming of Tomatoes" MS,
please CLICK HERE.

Don Casper Photography

Joy Beckner fine canine bronze sculpture

"Cuddling Dachshunds"

I still remember the day I walked into Chaparral and saw "Dreaming of Tomatoes." I picked it up and never put it down. So, when I saw "Siesta" in the same patina ~ I just had to have it. I wanted them to be together, so when I saw this position...well, putting them in a wooden bowl just seemed like the perfect way to let them snooze in peace. The bowl is nestled in a larger one and it makes a very stunning display. We get lots of comments on it. Gayla Wiedenheft, MT.

Now, you may enjoy a similar experience with longhaired versions of "Dreaming of Tomatoes" and "Siesta."

Many thanks, Gayla, for sending this wonderful image. Enjoy!

"A good painting [sculpture] to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."
- Hedy Lamarr -

Dachshund Definitions Sizes and Coats
SS: Standard Smooth SW: Standard Wirehair SL: Standard Longhair MS: Miniature Smooth MW: Miniature Wirehair ML: Miniature Longhair 1:6 Scale: Fits in a hand
Pieces may be commissioned in Smooth, Wire or Long coat.

Don Casper Photography

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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
In Honor of
Miss Lizzie

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