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Full of charm, personality, and countryside spirit, our Indian Runner Duck Sculptures are a delightful addition to any garden or rural setting. Hand-forged in steel at our Wolds Farm studio, each duck is individually crafted with its signature upright stance and playful sense of movement — capturing the quirky character of this beloved breed. Available in a variety of finishes including rustic or galvanised, they are built to weather beautifully outdoors. Whether placed as a single feature or in a charming group, these sculptures bring a sense of joy, humour, and handcrafted quality to every space. A perfect gift for wildlife lovers and those with a fondness for farmyard charm.
An ideal sculpture for any art lover, our lovely Indian Runner Ducks are a timeless piece with tones that blend into nature to ensure harmony, providing a sculpture suitable within any garden or outdoor area. The method in which this particular sculpture is created & for that matter even started; is simple old-fashioned pencil to paper, this is where his ideas start to come to life. A sketch will be hand drawn by Charles within his studio, giving the bird movement, character & life-like qualities prior to establishing sizes, measurements & dimensions.
Once the above has been created the sketch will be transferred again by Charles on to the very large metal foot plate within the studio using artists chalk, the chalk sketch will stay on the floor for sometimes up to a week whilst Charles, edits, alters & adapts the drawing until completely happy with it. Once happy, the outline of the sculpture will then start to be hand bent using 6mm or 8mm mild steel bar, ensuring all the curves of the outline are correct prior to welding together ready to stand up. The bare line of the sculpture is then stood up, with each leg correctly in place, the body outline can then be seen in its true size. This is the crucial moment where Charles & the team will be able to see any imperfections or complications the sculpture may well throw at them along the way.
Each small 6mm or 8mm mild steel bar will be hand bent & cut ready to create the body definitions, the feather depth, the movement & the character of the birds. This is truly where the sculpture comes to life; it is one of the most magical processes when creating the animalistic sculptures. As Charles & the team start to infill using the mild steel bar the body structure, the limbs, the facial features, the extraordinary feather definitions & the movement of the animal all start to come together creating these one-of-a-kind sculptures.
Once the above is complete, the finer details like the wing feathers, beak & even the feet are handcrafted – some using some of the oldest blacksmithing methods like our 1920’s power hammer, our forge & the anvil come into play to enhance the magic within the sculptures. This sculpture is now ready for its finishing processes; creating the Rustic Patina finish takes a bit of time to develop to the desired aesthetics. We use an inhouse created solution which is a cocktail of all natural & non harmful products to encourage that almost golden orangey brown patina – which is then ready to surround itself within the stunning locations our customers & clients have for our sculptures.
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.
Duck Dimensions: Height: 80cm Width: 23cm Depth: 60cm
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
Price range: £1,896.00 through £4,296.00
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.
