"Lord of the Couch" Wire Miniature Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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"Know how to refresh the spirit, through nature and through art."... Baltasar Gracian

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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Unless otherwise indicated, all canine pieces and many human pieces displayed on this site are available for purchase. Please contact Joy for information regarding lead time and shipping charges. Most pieces are in stock but not all. Joy welcomes MasterCard, Visa, money order, or personal check, and, Layaway is always welcome.

1:6 Miniature Bronze Sculpture: Lord of the Couch

1:6 Scale ~ 4 1/8"L x 2 3/8"H x 1 1/2"D ~ Bronze ~ Edition of 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs ~ Š2003
Images below are shown in wax.

Based on a standard wirehaired dachshund, "Lord of the Couch, Wire" 1:6 Scale, is available in your choice of three patinas:
1. Red shown on the first image.
2. Wild Boar shown on the second image.
3. Light Red shown on the life-sized miniature "Lord of the Couch, MW"

A separate limestone base is included with each 1:6 Scale bronze. For an additional fee, an attached bronze base, as shown with the red patina, may be special ordered.

To learn more about this sculpture and to see the Life-sized Miniature bronze
"Lord of the Couch, MW," please CLICK HERE.

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.

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
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.