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Being nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, Charles has grown up surrounded by some of the oldest heritage countryside estates, teeming with stunning wildlife. The pheasant, one of the most prolific and historic game birds in the UK countryside, has been a frequent subject of Charles’s observation over many years.
He has masterfully captured the movement of these magnificent birds using the simplest of methods, with stunning effect. The inspiration for our Brace of Pheasants came from watching pheasants take flight from the bluebell woodlands near our studio.
Our Brace of Pheasants sculptures are handcrafted from 5mm thick mild steel, each piece shaped using hand-drawn feather outlines.
Standing between 1.8m and 2.2m tall, these life-size pheasants are truly something special.
Finished in the luxurious Rustic Patina, they perfectly complement their natural surroundings.
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One of our simplest yet most pleasing sculptures — the Life-Size Pheasants. Although simple in form, this outstanding piece involves a complex and painstaking creation process. As with all our creations, it all begins with the classic old-fashioned pencil to paper — this is where Charles’s ideas first come to life. A sketch is hand-drawn by Charles in his studio, capturing the bird’s movement, character, and lifelike qualities before finalising sizes, measurements, and dimensions.
Once complete, the sketch is transferred again by Charles onto a large metal footplate in the studio using artists’ chalk. This chalk outline remains on the floor for up to a week, during which Charles edits, alters, and refines the drawing until he is completely satisfied. Each sculpture is crafted from 6mm thick mild steel sheet, which is carefully and meticulously cut from this flat, lifeless material. Every piece — every feather, every wingtip — is precisely cut and cold hand-bent using some of the oldest techniques, including traditional anvil and hammer work, to bring life to every detail from belly to beak.
Once all the pieces are cut and shaped, they are fettled and tidied before the careful assembly of the birds begins. Layer by layer and piece by piece, the team meticulously weld the components together until the body and wing feathers form a seamless whole. The tail and wing feathers are carefully curled and flicked with great attention to detail, capturing the fluid movement of wings in flight.
Only then can the most challenging part begin: the twisting, curving, and standing of the floating mild steel tubes onto the square base frame, ready for the birds to be attached. Heavy machinery and skilled manpower are then employed to safely lift and fix these substantial sculptures in place. Once fully assembled, the sculpture undergoes a sandblasting process to ensure a flawless finish, regardless of the chosen coating. All our sculptures are available in the luxurious rustic patina finish, which offers a stunning orangey tone, or in our hot zinc galvanised finish — prized for its anti-rusting properties and a lifelong, striking silvery-grey appearance.
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.
Approx Dimensions: These will vary slighty for each pair
Overall Height: 250cm
Overall Width: 150cm
Overall Depth: 140cm
Each Pheasant dimensions
Length: 110cm
Width: 110cm
Depth: 30cm (including curve in the wings)
Positioning of pheasant – ideal viewing point – the birds start at 170cm and finish at 250cm height.
The base is a 50mm x 50mm box frame measuring 1m x 1m – we recommend to be either concreted and bolted done during install to secure the sculpture safely.
Available in hot dipped zinc finish, 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.
On Special Request or Bespoke Commission: Also available in Bronze Material, with Various Patination: Verdigris Bronze, Traditional Dark Bronze and Polished Bronze
We offer a low-voltage LED uplighter for your sculpture, available in warm white (3000K) or cool white options. Our IP68-rated brushed stainless steel light is supplied with a dimmable driver and includes a 12-month standard warranty, with a 7-year manufacturer’s warranty when registered online.
We’re happy to work alongside your electrician to find the best solution for power supply and installation. Additional lighting designs are available upon request, depending on the desired visual effect.
Ultra-low glare brushed metal housing
Ingress Protection Rating: IP68 (fully waterproof)
Wattage: 2W
Input: 350/700mA
Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White)
Light Output: 208 lumens
Dimensions: 76mm (diameter) x 83mm (height)
Dimmable
Walk-over rated only (not drive-over)
Includes LED dimmable driver (350mA)
Must be installed by a qualified electrician
For more information or to discuss custom lighting options, please get in touch.
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
£34,776.00
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.
