Category: Sculpture

Bronze, Signed Hamish Mackie
Numbered Edition of 9
Dated 2019

Sculpture (not including base) 135cm high x 53cm wide x 275cm long / 53″ x 21″ x 108″ // Base (core ten) 8cm deep x 52cm wide x 205cm long / 3″ x 20.5″ x 81″

Weight including core ten base: 395kg

Sculpted from observation of lion in the wild at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, this bronze lion sculpture is life size. Hamish spent a week tracking lion with the monitoring team. He was able to observe these magnificent animals at close quarters, following and photographing them over several days.

As well as a comprehensive understanding of their anatomy, Hamish’s studies also enabled him to convey their spirit and proud bearing. The loose handling of his material and his trademark gestural mark making help to bring the essence of the lion alive.

Made at the same time as Lioness Life Size 2019, these two lion sculptures make an impressive pair. They would look equally striking in an indoor or outdoor setting – perhaps placed in a large garden or courtyard as a focal point, arranged in a reception hall or flanking a staircase.

“I have wanted to sculpt lions at a life size scale for a few years, so I asked Ian Craig of the Northern Rangelands Trust in Kenya the best place to observe them. He advised me to visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a favourite place of mine. I spent a week with Patrick, a guide from the lion monitoring team, studying nothing but lion. We drove several hundred km in search of lion and I was able to observe and photograph the king of the beasts. I wanted to capture that real sense of a lion walking, not just the feet going forwards, but the whole swagger – the tail, 
spine, shoulder blades all working together. Even the 
subtle lolloping of the 
head
 from side 
to side! I wanted to convey a real feeling of their weight and power 
under a hot dry and dusty African sun.”   – Hamish MacKie

See Hamish’s lion with alongside his life size lioness:

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

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Bronze, Signed Hamish Mackie
Numbered Edition of 12
Dated 2023

56cm high x 26cm long x 45cm wide (22″ x 10″ x 17.5″)

“On a research trip to Barcelona, I saw several wonderful sculptures with lovely texture. I was also inspired to see how Picasso’s style had changed throughout his working life.

With my bronze Hare Sitting sculpture (and with Hare Running), I set out to have texture lead the way. In my mind, all marks and texture have to have a purpose. There is always a risk that artists can overwork and so ruin the spontaneity and liveliness of a surface that captures the physical energy of the making. I have always been fascinated that a good foundry can capture this into bronze. It’s one thing for me to leave a finger print in soft wet clay, quite another to cast that level of detail into bronze. It makes smooth seem easy!”

– Hamish MacKie

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

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Bronze, Signed Hamish Mackie
Numbered Edition of 12
Dated 2022

91cm high x 35cm wide x 115cm long
(36″ x 13.5″ x 45″)

“The greyhound is a type of dog known as a sight hound (or gaze hound) which hunts using sight and speed, rather than scent and endurance (as a scent hound would). For centuries, they have been used for coursing and racing. As well as having keen vision, sighthounds have a flexible back and long legs to help chase after agile, quick-moving prey like deer and hares. They also have a deep chest to support a large heart and very efficient lungs, and their body is lean and wiry to keep their weight at a minimum. The greyhound’s anatomy is extremely well-adapted to its function. They can reach speeds of 72km an hour. Only a cheetah is faster over short distances on land.

The greyhound’s origins are uncertain, but in ancient times, they were revered as gods. Interestingly, they are the only breed of dog mentioned in the Bible. In the Middle Ages, their prestige was still such that a law was passed prohibiting anyone other than royalty or nobility to own or hunt with them.”    – Hamish MacKie

Like all Hamish’s animal sculptures, his greyhound was created with a close understanding of the animal’s anatomy and form. Hamish worked from life, having a greyhound model – Monty – in the studio. The sculpture is imbued with a character and energy which brings the dog’s real physicality to life.

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: taddhartland07@gmail.com 
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Bronze, Signed Hamish Mackie
Numbered Edition of 12
Dated 2023

194cm high x 132cm long x 62cm wide (76.5″ x 52″ x 24.5″)

Having seen bald eagles in Canada and the US, and then studied them at Batsford Falconry centre, Hamish was delighted to be commissioned to make this life size sculpture by an American collector.

It is to be mounted on a large granite boulder outdoors in front of the house with the estuary behind. Hamish took a scientific approach, having each feather laser cut for the complex armature. This detailed sculpture has a wonderful feeling of flight as the bird banks around. Possibly one of Hamish‘s most dynamic sculptures to date.

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
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Bronze, Signed Hamish Mackie
Numbered edition of 12
Dated 2022

160cm long x 42cm wide x 88cm high
(63″ x 16.5″ x 34.5″)

See this piece with Hamish’s other Wild Boar:

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Bronze, Signed Hamish Mackie
Numbered edition of 12
Dated 2022

147cm long x 35cm wide x 102cm high
(58″ x 14″ x 40″)

See this piece with Hamish’s other Wild Boar:

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: taddhartland07@gmail.com 
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*We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust working together.