"So Good To See You" Life-size Miniature Long 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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Life-size Miniature Long Bronze Sculpture: So Good To See You, ML

fine bronze canine sculpture by Joy Beckner

Available for immediate Acquisition

Life-sized Miniature Long (ML) 14 1/2"L x 12"H x 12"D, Bronze, Edition of 10 & 1 Artist's Proof Š2011
1:6 Scale, Long, 2 1/2"L x 2 7/8"H x 1 3/4"D, Bronze, Ed. 50 & 5 Artist's Proofs Š2009

In 1999, 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. THEY inspired "So Good to See You."

I created "So Good to See You" ML for two persons in two states who wanted "So Good to See You" as a life-sized miniature long-haired dachshund.

Each "So Good to See You" ML is signed, numbered and made by hand, one at a time in Colorado, USA. Each includes my mark, JKß. Enjoy!

To see "So Good to See You" Long, 1:6 Scale, please click here.
To see "So Good to See You" SS, Standard Smooth, please click here.
To see "So Good to See You" MS, Miniature Smooth, please click here. To see "So Good to See You" Wire, 1:6 scale, please click here.

"So Good to See You" MW (Wire) by commission.

Regarding Patina, the top image is of the Patina I call "Tomatoes."
Below are two view of the Toad patina. It has a slightly lighter, brighter look. It is closer to, yet not crème.
Both look very traditional and are beautiful on the piece.

bronze canine Dachshund sculpture by Joy Beckner

"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.

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.