"So Good To See You" Long 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.

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1:6 Miniature Bronze Sculpture: So Good To See You, Long

fine bronze Dachshund sculpture in miniature

“So Good to See You” was inspired by two beauties, Lizzie and Tess. My then ten-year-old Lizzie and I met young Tess in June 1999, at the Dachshund Club of America National Field Trial. Tess looked up from a tightly curled position, as if to greet a friend. It was magic! For the first time I memorized a pose -- the glorious curve following the left side of her ribcage to her slim waist and hips left an indelible impression on me. My husband, Brian, inspired the title. He always told Lizzie, “It’s so good to see you,” about ten times when he returned from a trip.

This longhaired version is something I’ve always wanted to make because I thought it would be pretty. I still think so and hope you do, too!

Available in red or black & tan, each is made by hand, one at a time in the USA. Each is signed and numbered and each includes my mark,

Clemson University, Rudolph E. Lee Gallery, Clemson National Small Sculpture Competition, True Copy 3, Clemson, SC

To learn more about this sculpture and to see the Life-sized Standard bronze
"So Good to See You, SS," please CLICK HERE.

To see the Life-size Miniature bronze "So Good To See You, MS," 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.

Joy's - Updates

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.