"Sunnyside Up" 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.

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

A pet is for life and they should not be bred or purchased to support fashion trends. Always buy from a reputable breeder...

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.

Bronze Sculpture: Sunnyside Up Long - Miniature

"Sunnyside Up, Long" 1:6 Scale: 4 3/4"L x 2 3/4"W x 1 1/2"H ~ Bronze, Ed. 50 & 5 Artist’s Proofs ©2009
"Sunnyside Up" Standard or Life-sized miniature by commission
"Sunnyside Up, Wire" 1:6 Scale: 4 1/2"L x 2 1/2W x 1 1/2"H • Bronze • Ed. 50 & 5 Artist's Proofs © 2009
"Sunnyside Up, Smooth" 1:6 Scale: 4 1/2 "L x 2 1/2W x 1 1/2"H • Bronze • Ed. 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs ©2007

"Sunnyside Up, SW" Standard Wire, Approx. 27" L, By Commission
"Sunnyside Up, MS" Miniature Wire. Approx. 20"L, By Commission

Every morning Edgar hops out of bed and rolls around, actively arching his back to get a full frontal stretch and -- a complete back massage. Oh, that feels good! I thank my husband Brian for the perfect title he created years before Edgar lost his family jewels due to prostate problems at age five. Many thanks to Diane Jones, Sandy Patterson and Pam Reed for making this piece possible through sharing pertinent pictures of their boys. Of course, I continue to be grateful to the late Judge Weldon Long, who taught me Dachshund Anatomy 101 back in the nineties. Many thanks too, to the gentleman who commissioned this piece in smooth coat to play with "Life’s a Ball" in "Pals".

Available in red or black & tan patina, each "Sunnyside Up" is made by hand, one at a time, in the USA.

Each "Sunnyside Up" is made by hand, one at a time, in Colorado, USA. Each is signed, numbered and includes my mark, . May "Sunnyside Up" bring a smile to your face and a giggle to your heart. Enjoy!

Don Casper Photography

To see "Life’s a Ball, Smooth!" 1:6 Scale, please CLICK HERE.
To see "Life’s a Ball, Long!" 1:6 Scale, please CLICK HERE.

Dear Joy,

IT has arrived and it is simply wonderful! You have captured the pose so well and the pattern of the long hair. I can hardly believe it. I hold it in my hand and my throat knots itself and I don't find any words to thank you for sharing your talent with me in such a way. Thank you, thank you, dear Joy.

I wish you a Holiday Season equal to all your dreams.
With love and light and gratitude.
brigitte

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.

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.