Leaping Bull — bronze sculpture on a stone base

The bull is caught in mid-air at the height of its leap: legs thrown forward, tail straight out, head turned to the side. The entire heavy mass rests on a single hind leg, which gives the piece a sense of arrested motion and surprising lightness. The form is simplified and smooth, reduced to large flowing planes, so the silhouette reads clearly from every angle. The sculpture is handmade: cast in bronze, then hand-ground and hand-patinated.

This is handcrafted work in which the surface receives the greatest attention — the bronze is smoothed by hand, stage by stage, and the dark patina with copper and grey highlights is built up in layers, so the play of reflections differs on every casting. The figure is mounted on a solid base of dark stone that balances the dynamic composition and keeps it securely upright. The sculpture looks striking on a console, sideboard, desk or in a display cabinet, and its imagery of strength, energy and growth makes it a well-judged gift for someone working in business or finance.