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Sanctuary – Wolf – Bronze Sculpture by Mark Hopkins

Experience the raw beauty and quiet power of the wild with Sanctuary, a breathtaking bronze sculpture by acclaimed artist Mark Hopkins. Every detail—from the wolf’s intense gaze to the graceful curve of its form—is meticulously crafted to capture the spirit of this majestic creature.

• Material: Solid bronze with hand-applied patina

• Size: 24″ H × 17″ W

• Edition: Limited edition with certificate of authenticity

• Craftsmanship: Individually cast and hand-finished for unmatched detail

Perfect for collectors or anyone who loves wildlife art, Sanctuary makes a striking centerpiece for your home, office, or gallery. Its lifelike presence and elegant design create a sense of connection to nature, evoking strength, serenity, and awe.

Bring home a piece of the wild—own the beauty, power, and spirit of the wolf with Sanctuary.

About Mark Hopkins

Mark Hopkins takes his inspiration for every facet of life on Earth, from the majesty of wildlife to mankind’s interaction with nature and produces limited-edition pieces that evoke a sense of awe and respect for the mysteries and loveliness of the world around us. Collectors of his work include Barbara Mandrell, Clint Eastwood, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, George and Barbara Bush and a host of other luminaries and corporations including the National League Association of Baseball Club Owners, the Atlanta National Golf Club, Humana, Coca-Cola and others. Each Mark Hopkins sculpture is crafted with pride in the USA.

Captivated by form and design, Mark has personally created a signature style of vibrant vitality resulting from decades of study. Encouraged by parents and teachers from an early age, Mark’s unique talent developed alongside his technical skills of sculpting and casting. As an artist, Mark is constantly challenging himself to render the rich beauty of life and the deep emotion of the human soul into flowing sculptural form, noting “I strive to express beyond the image, to catch spirit, to reveal deeper emotions, and to share joy.”

About the Production Process

From the artist’s hand to the final polishing stages, many intricate steps go into the creation of a limited-edition bronze sculpture. First the reproduction mold is made in which layers of silicone rubber and plaster are delicately applied to the original work. Then hot wax is poured into the reproduction mold to form an exact replica of the original sculpture.

When the wax replica is removed from the mold, it is then inspected and refined or “chased” by hand to remove any imperfections that may have occurred in the reproduction process. Next, ceramic cup and wax sprues, or gates, are added which later will help channel the molten bronze into the shell to create the sculpture.

The next step is creating the ceramic shell by alternately dipping the wax replica over a period of several days into a vat of liquid slurry, then a vat of silica crystals. The shell is then set to dry, and the process repeats until the shell has reached the appropriate thickness and strength.

The finished shell is placed in a high temperature oven that melts and removes the wax (the traditional “lost wax” method). The hardened or “fired” shell is secured, so the molten bronze can now be poured into the wax impression.