"Sweet Roll" 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.

Bronze Sculpture: Sweet Roll

Joy Beckner fine bronze canine sculpture

Available for immediate Acquisition

Life-sized Standard Dachshund ~ 22"L x 10"D x 6 1/2"H ~ Bronze,
Ed. 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ©2005 ~ Approx. 27 Pounds.
Life-sized Miniature Dachshund ~ Approx. 17 1/2" L ~ Bronze,
Ed. 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ~ By Commission.
1:6 Scale: 3 3/4"L x 1 3/4"W x 1 3/8"H, Bronze, Ed. 99 & 9 Artist's Proofs, ©2006.

Harriet Frischmuth Memorial Award ~ Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club 110th Annual Open Juried Exhibition, NY.
Society of Animal Artists 46th Annual Exhibition & National Museum Tour.

Miss Lizzie was a senior citizen when she modeled for "Sweet Roll." First thing in the morning, she quickly brushed her front feet over her face. She cleaned her face! This composition depicts a still playful Lizzie with her gently curved fourteen year old spine. December 1, 2006, we adopted Miss Sophie, who at age seven, could easily have modeled for "Sweet Roll." She exuberantly cleans her face and rolls every which way, many times a day!

I remain forever grateful to Judge Weldon B. Long, without whose early coaching in Dachshund Anatomy 101, I could not have created this piece with accuracy so close to the standard. Each "Sweet Roll" is made by hand, one at a time, in Colorado, USA. Each is signed, numbered and includes my mark, . Enjoy!

To see the 1:6 Scale miniature bronze "Sweet Roll,"
please CLICK HERE.

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Happy Tails to You!
San Antonio, TX

"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.