Bronze Lion Sculpture by Mark Hopkins, Signed and Numbered

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This powerful bronze lion sculpture by Mark Hopkins exemplifies the artist’s celebrated approach to animal sculpture, combining naturalistic observation with … Read more This powerful bronze lion sculpture by Mark Hopkins exemplifies the artist’s celebrated approach to animal sculpture, combining naturalistic observation with a strong sense of presence and quiet authority. The lion is depicted at rest yet alert, its muscular body grounded and compact, with carefully modeled anatomy and a finely textured mane that conveys both weight and vitality. The restrained pose emphasizes strength through stillness rather than movement, a hallmark of Hopkins’ work.
Cast in bronze and finished with a rich, dark patina, the surface displays subtle tonal variations that enhance the sculptural depth and highlight the detailed modeling throughout. The piece is signed by the artist and numbered 228 from an edition of 750, and is dated 1994, placing it within Hopkins’ mature period, when his animal subjects achieved wide recognition among collectors of contemporary wildlife sculpture.
The sculpture is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use. Elegant yet commanding, this bronze lion makes a striking decorative statement on a console, pedestal, or bookshelf, and appeals equally to collectors of modern bronze sculpture and those seeking a timeless animal form with classical resonance.
Dimensions: 13"W x 7"D x 15.25"H
Weight: 33 pounds See less