The Art of John Howe : Smaug The Golden - Faux bronze
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13" x 17.4" x 17.4" (H x W x D)
33 cm x 44.3 cm x 44.3 cm
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Smaug™ the Golden is the first sculpture in John Howe's and Weta's range of sculptures from Middle-earth™. The sculpture is based on John's original artwork created in 1990. It was first published on the cover of the paperback edition of The Hobbit by Grafton Books in 1991.
Having adorned the cover of The Hobbit, it is an instantly recognisable image to old and young Tolkien fans alike.
Smaug - the great dragon, at one with his cache and jealously guarding it against the world around him.
The Art of John Howe - Sculptures from Middle-earth™ is a series of sculptures from John's iconic representations of Tolkien's worlds, sculpted by Weta sculptors Daniel Cockersell, Brigitte Wuest and Eden Small under the creative guidance of John Howe and Richard Taylor.
This statue is cast in resin, a material that allows intricate detail, and painted as Faux Bronze.
The statue will sit on a black marbled polystone base. The polystone bases are cast using a process that creates a unique marbling effect for each individual piece. The original intention was to use a wooden base. However we experienced production difficulties with the wood veneer, so we have switched to the black marbled polystone base.
Smaug™ the Golden is also available in Bronze.
What you will receive
Your statue will be shipped from our UK, US or NZ warehouse, depending on the shipping destination.
You will also receive a 22 page hard cover book written by John Howe, Richard Taylor and the sculptor, Daniel Cockersell. You can preview a few pages of the book here! Click on the corners to turn the pages.
Please Note: The polystone bases are cast using a process that creates a unique marbling effect for each individual piece.
"Smaug," "Middle-earth," "The Hobbit," "The Lord of the Rings," and the names of the characters, events, items and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company and are used, under license, by Weta Limited
Most useful user reviews
20/03/11
Gold Collector
As dragons Go...
Smaug is more than just a bit NICE. The sort of... Read more.
Smaug is more than just a bit NICE. The sort of piece of artwork that insists that you save up all your pennies for the purchase, and not so that it stays in a cabinet - Oh no, but allow yourself to see it from all angles. Smaug the Golden in 3D is spectacular!
The faux bronze has a patina that allows a softening of green to show...How long has Smaug been sleeping?
The new bases will offset the dragon in a way that is reminiscent of the cave den.
*sigh*
My heart is heavy because my purse is too light...for now ;) Hide.
2 of 2 people found this useful.
01/09/11
Weta Collector
Simply Amazing
I've known the illustration by John Howe of Smaug for many... Read more.
I've known the illustration by John Howe of Smaug for many years and can honestly say this sculpture has captured the very essence of that illustration perfectly. I could go on and on about this piece, but instead I'll point towards this quick review http://www.graeme-skinner.co.uk/wordpress/2011/08/a-long-expected-sculpture/ ;-) Hide.
3 of 3 people found this useful.
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