The Call Large Elk Bronze Sculpture

Our evocative Bronze Elk Sculpture “The Call” from renowned sculptor Mark Hopkins captures a living symbol of the northern American wild in rich detail and evocative vitality. The graceful beast is pictured among intricately textured winter trees, rendered in the finest bronze and finished using special patina techniques to create one-of-a-kind blends of rich, warm natural and metallic hues. Celebrate your own passion for the beauty of nature, or give it as a very thoughtful gift for that special hunter or outdoor enthusiast in your life. “The Call” is a limited-edition design restricted to production of just 550 pieces, and each is handcrafted with pride here in the USA. Made by using “lost Wax” method Limited Edition of 550 pieces Weight: Approx. 38 lbs. Made in the USA Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins’ unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called “bronze in motion” for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity. About Mark Hopkins Mark Hopkins takes his inspiration for every facet of life on Earth, from the majesty of wildlife to mankind’s interaction with nature, and produces limited-edition pieces that evoke a sense of awe and respect for the mysteries and loveliness of the world around us. Collectors of his work include Barbara Mandrell, Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, George and Barbara Bush and a host of other luminaries and corporations including the National League Association of Baseball Club Owners, the Atlanta National Golf Club, Humana, Coca-Cola and others. Each Mark Hopkins sculpture is crafted with pride in the USA. Captivated by form and design, Mark has personally created a signature style of vibrant vitality resulting from decades of study. Encouraged by parents and teachers from an early age, Mark’s unique talent developed alongside his technical skills of sculpting and casting. As an artist, Mark is constantly challenging himself to render the rich beauty of life and the deep emotion of the human soul into flowing sculptural form, noting “I strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions, and to share joy. ” About the Production Process From the artist’s hand to the final polishing stages, many intricate steps go into the creation of a limited edition bronze sculpture. First the reproduction mold is made in which layers of silicone rubber and plaster are delicately applied to the original work. Then hot wax is poured into the reproduction mold to form an exact replica of the original sculpture. When the wax replica is removed from the mold, it is then inspected and refined or “chased” by hand to remove any imperfections that may have occurred in the reproduction.