"Pals" 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: Pals

48"L x 32"W x 15½"H ~ Bronze ©2006 & ©1998.
Approx. Weight: 300 Pounds. Special Order.

"Sunnyside Up" and "Life's a Ball!" play together as "Pals". Created for a couple who is owned by two male miniature longhaired dachshunds, "Pals" is two big boys doing what boys do best, playing! "Pals" is shown based on ½ inch bronze plate. You may wish to base the boys on granite or another stone. Of course, you may simply place the individual dogs together in your home. "Pals" is sure to bring smiles any way you choose to display the boys playing. Many thanks for the title to the man who commissioned "Pals".

Each "Pals" is made by hand in Colorado, USA. Each dog is signed and numbered. Edition size of "Pals" depends upon the number available of each individual out of its own edition. For those who like male dachshunds, I invite you to double your pleasure with these bronze boys. 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.

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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.