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Unique, bold, and brimming with rustic charm — our Horseshoe Stag Sculptures are a striking fusion of rural heritage and sculptural craftsmanship. Handcrafted from individually welded reclaimed horseshoes, each stag is a one-of-a-kind creation that celebrates the strength and grace of this iconic woodland creature. From the impressive antlers to the proud stance, every detail is carefully formed by our skilled artisans at Wolds Farm in the heart of the British countryside.
Available in three-quarter or full-scale sizes, and finished in a variety of natural patinas, these sculptures make a captivating feature for gardens, estates, and entranceways alike. A genuine conversation starter, they beautifully marry traditional farriery roots with contemporary rural design.
With blacksmithing and farriery running through Charles’s family, using horseshoes to create stunning sculptures was a natural choice. Stags and deer being at the heart of Hertfordshire’s and Buckinghamshire’s wildlife, Charles has been able to study, observe, and learn all the necessary characteristics to craft these rugged Stag and Doe sculptures, breathing life into each one—meaning no two are ever the same.
The process begins simply, old-fashioned pencil to paper—this is where Charles’s ideas first take shape. A sketch is hand-drawn by Charles in his studio, imbuing the animal with movement, character, and lifelike qualities before finalising sizes, measurements, and dimensions. Once complete, the sketch is transferred by Charles onto a large metal footplate in the studio using artist’s chalk. This chalk outline can remain on the floor for up to a week as Charles carefully edits, alters, and refines the drawing until fully satisfied.
Once approved, the sculpture’s outline is hand-bent from 8mm or 10mm mild steel bar, ensuring all curves are precise before being welded together to stand upright. The bare frame is then erected, with each leg correctly positioned, revealing the true size of the sculpture. This is a crucial stage where Charles and the team identify and resolve any imperfections or challenges that may arise.
Each horseshoe is then meticulously cleaned, pressed, hand-bent, and cut to create the muscle definition, depth, movement, and character of the animal. This is where the sculpture truly comes to life. As Charles and his team begin infilling the structure with horseshoes for the body, limbs, facial features, and extraordinary muscle definition, the sculpture’s movement and personality start to emerge, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece.
Once the main body is complete, finer details such as the antlers, mane, ears, and feet are hand-forged—often employing traditional blacksmithing techniques with tools like our 1920s power hammer, forge, and anvil to enhance the sculpture’s magic. The antlers are crafted from a single large piece of thick steel bar, heated to an extraordinary temperature, allowing Charles to add depth, detail, and texture using only heat, the anvil, and a blacksmith’s hammer. These techniques contribute to why each sculpture is uniquely individual.
If you have any question regarding this product or any other sculpture on our website then feel free to get in touch with our team.
1/2 Size Stag & Doe Dimensions Stag: 140cm (base to the antler tip) 130cm x 149cm x 67cm
Doe: 73cm (base to the shoulder) 112cm x 68cm x 35cm
Available in oxidised steel patina, as shown, where the surface is protected from within and permitted to develop a quiet, architectural patination through exposure to the elements.
Alternatively, the sculpture may be offered with an hot dipped zinc finish, or professionally painted patinations in a refined palette of colours, including tonal, metallic, and luxury surface treatments. Each patination is chosen for its longevity, depth, and ability to weather with grace.
Illumination Kits are not available for this sculpture.
We arrange worldwide delivery and installation, tailored to your location and the scale of the piece. Smaller sculptures are shipped using secure, tracked services; larger works are professionally crated and transported by expert art handlers or delivered in person by our team. Wherever you are, we bring sculpture to your world safely and seamlessly.
For clients across the UK and around the world, we offer a full professional installation service to ensure your sculpture is positioned exactly as intended. Whether the piece is destined for a private garden, a coastal estate, a city rooftop or a public art site overseas, our team can travel internationally to bring the final stage of the artwork to life.
To prepare an accurate installation quotation, please provide:
• Ground type – e.g. grass, soil, loose stone, hard standing, concrete pads or water
• Precise sculpture location – including any lifting, lowering or obstacles on site
• Access details – e.g. gates, stairs, steps, paths, driveway access, alleyways or fences
Our installation team will assess the site and requirements in detail, ensuring the correct foundations, fixings, lifting equipment and personnel are allocated. This allows us to deliver a seamless, safe and efficient installation experience anywhere in the world.
To receive your personalised international delivery and/or installation quote, please email the above details to: sales@charleselliottsculpture.co.uk
£14,700.00
Our sculptures are realised in bronze and steel, across a range of finishes and scales, with commission values typically ranging from £20,000 to £500,000+, shaped by scale, material and site considerations. Pricing guidance is available via the size and material options below, or by requesting a worldwide shipping quote. Collected internationally, each sculpture is created for a single client and setting — a personal work intended to bring character, warmth and a quiet smile to its surroundings, now and for generations to come.
Charles Elliott Sculpture is a contemporary studio creating sculptural works in bronze and steel for public, private, and architectural settings worldwide.
Based in England and led by sculptor Charles Elliott, the studio works with international collectors, landscape designers, developers, and public institutions, with commissioned sculptures placed across Europe and the United States.
Charles has presented work in distinguished cultural settings including Royal Ascot Racecourse and the Cheltenham Festival, and has received award recognition at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Each work is conceived as a lasting presence — shaped by material, scale, and an enduring relationship with place.
