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Our beautiful pair of touching penguins — because lifelong mates must stick together.
Charming, characterful, and full of personality, our Penguin Sculptures are a delightful addition to any outdoor space. Each penguin is individually hand-forged from mild steel using traditional blacksmithing techniques, giving every piece a unique expression and presence. With their upright stances, gently curved forms, and subtle detailing, these sculptures capture the endearing nature of these beloved birds. Whether placed side by side as a loving pair or dotted individually around the garden, they bring warmth, joy, and a touch of the wild to any landscape.
Available in a rustic patina or hot-dipped galvanised finish, they’re built to withstand the seasons — equally at home in a flower bed, beside a pond, or as a whimsical feature in any outdoor setting. A playful yet elegant celebration of nature, love, and traditional craftsmanship — the perfect match for any space.
Penguins mate for life, and this heartfelt pair was created to stand together forever — a true symbol of devotion and a match made in heaven. Designed to be admired in gardens, public spaces, or on driveways, this sculpture duo brings both charm and character to any setting. Each sculpture begins with the timeless approach of pencil to paper — the point where Charles’s vision first takes shape. Inside his studio, he hand-sketches each design, capturing the movement, posture, and unique personality of these majestic birds.
The drawing is then transferred in chalk onto the large steel footplate in the workshop, where it remains for up to a week — allowing time to adapt, refine, and perfect every line. Once satisfied, Charles begins bending 8mm or 10mm mild steel bar by hand, forming the frame of each penguin with precision and care. As the outline takes its upright form, the true scale and structure emerge — a pivotal moment for assessing proportions and ensuring perfect balance.
Then, using smaller sections of 6mm or 8mm steel bar, Charles and the team hand-shape the defining features: the curvature of the body, the gentle stance, and the intricate detailing of flippers, feet, and face. With each bend and weld, the sculptures come to life — layered with movement, emotion, and personality. Finer elements like the eyes, flippers, and subtle facial expressions are forged using traditional blacksmithing tools — from a vintage 1920s power hammer to a roaring forge and time-worn anvil.
These heritage techniques infuse each piece with character and authenticity, ensuring that no two sculptures are ever the same. Though available in our signature rustic patina, we particularly recommend the luxurious hot zinc galvanised finish for the penguins. Not only does this finish offer superb anti-rust protection and year-round resilience, but it enhances the form with a crisp, silvery tone — adding elegance to the emotional weight of this pair. A striking celebration of connection, craftsmanship, and timeless love — the Perfect Match penguins are sculptural storytelling at its most sincere.
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.
Penguin Dimensions: Height: 140cm high Width: 60cm Depth: 40cm
Available in hot dipped zinc finish, 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 oxidised steel patina, 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 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
Price range: £29,520.00 through £98,952.00
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.
