Wedding present help - where can I buy a horse statue?

[Oriel]

I'm looking for an equine related wedding present - can anyone help?

My budget is around £350 and I'd like something like a statue cast in bronze maybe but am open to suggestions - could even be something for the garden. I've trawled the net and can't find anything I really like - they all seem a bit old fashioned. The couple have Fresians as well as other breeds and I'd hoped to get something very modern as they're in their early 20's.

Can anyone suggest where I might try? I'm in West Sussex.

 

[Bluepegasus2802]

Have you tried ebay?

 

[PolarSkye]

Honestly, you'll struggle to find anything half decent cast in bronze for that amount of money . . . unless you try eBay or local auctions. Good quality bronze statues are expensive (although it's a lovely idea).

Sorry to sound pessimistic.

P

 

[Oriel]

Yes tried Ebay, I've tried everywhere I can think of but haven't found anything yet.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Any good??

http://www.bronze-gifts.co.uk/horse-figurines-c4305

 

[harvgj19]

http://www.saraleedebnam.com/index.htm

I have a thoroughbred head by this lady. It wasn't terribly expensive and is resin with bronze but it is beautiful. She also does commissions.

 

[Twinkley Lights]

I have pm'd you one near me with a website in your price range. Sorry now editing just checked and they look like they are all gone.

 

[WestCoast]

You could try etsy

Paula

 

[Frumpoon]

I've been given some gorgeous Royal Doulton Horses over the years, Beswick is also a good make that will appreciate in value

 

[Oriel]

Thanks for your suggestions - much appreciated!

If my budget's a bit small for a bronze, are there any further suggestions?

 

[mulledwhine]

Are you s guest ? If that is your budget can you be a guest at my wedding if I ever get married?

How about a portrait ?

 

[indie999]

I was going to say Beswick too there is a lovely hunting collection and they are so collectable. But breakable. Ebay do have them and I have seen them in Antique shops as well.

Bronze I think you will struggle!

 

[princessa81]

hello. i know you have said your budget is around 350 but don't overlook TK Maxx! my OH bought me a statue of a white andalusian stallion with full espangnola regalia. it looks soooo expensive but wasnt. it stands about 30 cm tall. good luck with the search!

Elizabeth

x

 

[MochaDun]

I spotted on Gatcombe's website yesterday a woman sculpture who was going to be there - sadly can't remember her name but it was mainly heads but they looked stunning but guessing v v expensive and more than likely out of your budget. ETS I've just looked at her webiste (Georgie Welch) £6K-£10K!

Do you have any very decent antique shops that sell bronze garden things etc as that might be an alternative source to find one?

 

[HBM1]

i love this guy's work, no idea of his prices though

http://www.chainsawcarving.co.uk/gallery.html

 

[MochaDun]

Or I came across this site in a magazine at the weekend and looked it up as I have an elephant original painting by Jonathan Sanders and there's various artists on here doing cheaper bronze but have no idea of quality etc ..

http://www.thebronzeroom.com/the-artists/david-geenty_ideas86.html

http://www.thebronzeroom.com/the-artists/harriet-glen_ideas87.html

or other wildlife if she's into that...

http://www.thebronzeroom.com/the-artists/jonathan-sanders_ideas84.html

 

[MochaDun]

Bit more googling and found this though not horses...but I think the woman sculpture also on this page does lovely pigs! And the Wedgwood little girls are adorable.

http://www.nelsonandforbes.co.uk/jonathan-sanders-c-103.html