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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.

Work-in-Progress | Canine Bronze Sculpture by Joy Beckner Bronze Sculptor

Joy Kroeger Beckner is inspired by sensuous shapes of skin, bone and muscle. She models clay into classical forms, which are then cast into bronze. She has earned awards at the National Academy Museum, the National Sculpture Society and the Society of Animal Artists. Her bronze dachshunds have earned numerous awards, including four Best-in-Shows. Art Show at the Dog Show sponsors purchased one for the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.

bronze dachshund sculpture by Joy Beckner
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Bronze Gordon Setter Sculpture by Joy Beckner
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"Big Heart"


Half life-sized ~ Approx. 20½"H x 8"W x 13½"D ~ Bronze ~ Ed. 20 & 2 Artist's Proofs ©2009 ~ Clay for Bronze shown
Life-sized or Three-quarter Life-sized by Commission
When Barbara Waterfall first told me what she had in mind for this piece, I was excited because I saw the possibility for a beautiful sculpture. Barbara sent me photographs of her beloved, elegant Remington. Then, Pat Thayer, a breeder here in Missouri, generously helped by emailing photographs and measurements. When I was 98% finished, she brought her winning young setter to me as a real, live model so I could capture the head. Barbara and I are deeply grateful to Pat without whose help I could not have created this piece as well. The title came about because setters are known for having a faithful, affectionate nature, and, thus, a "Big Heart." Barbara's sculpture of Remington shall be featured in her garden, and later shall watch over the Waterfall family cemetery in Maine. Your "Big Heart" may be equally at home in your home, or wherever a graceful piece may please you. Imagine a mirrored pair at your entry -- as your gatekeepers -- "Big Heart Times Two"
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"Big Heart" is made by hand, one at a time, in Colorado, USA. Each includes my mark. Joy Beckner fine canine Sculptor A custom granite base is optional. Enjoy!



Joy Beckner fine canine bronze sculpture
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Joy Beckner fine bronze sculpture

Sculptor, Joy Kroeger Beckner, creates figurative bronzes and portrait bronzes, as well as bronze canine sculpture, most notably of dachshunds and retrievers. Watch for an expansion into wildlife bronzes.