Bidspirit auction | Wyland Bronze Dolphin

Wyland Bronze Dolphin - - A Robert Wyland cast bronze Dolphin sculpture, from 1992, signed, dated and numbered to the base, 174 out of 200. The sculpture is hollow and is raised on a marble base. Robert Wyland, known mononymously as Wyland, is an American contemporary marine life artist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his large-scale public murals known as the ”Whaling Walls,” which depict whales and ocean life on building exteriors across the globe. Over the decades, Wyland’s work has expanded to include paintings, prints, and sculptures, all carrying a unified message of environmental stewardship. Wyland’s dolphin sculptures are meticulously crafted from bronze using the lost-wax casting method, an ancient technique that allows for precise detail and durability. Each sculpture reflects Wyland’s deep knowledge of marine anatomy, movement, and personality – traits he observes firsthand while diving and studying ocean life. Condition: Used/ very good, some sun damage to the paint job, but overall very good. Dim: Base: 43x50 cm. 152(H) cm. NOTE: The amount generated by the sale of this item at auction will go entirely to the ARA (Animal Rescue Algarve) association.