Life Sized Marble Akita Memorial Statue

Life-Sized Akita Memorial Sculpture: A Timeless Marble Tribute
Our team at London Stone Carving proudly undertook the heartfelt task of creating a life-sized Akita memorial statue for a private client. Crafted entirely from statuary marble, this tribute captures the strength, elegance, and spirit of a beloved companion, immortalized through classical sculpting techniques.
The journey began with detailed clay modelling, working from photographs to bring the Akita to life with breathtaking accuracy. Every nuance of its powerful stance and lifelike fur texture was sculpted with care and artistry, blending realism with a timeless aesthetic.
To ensure the highest quality, our team travelled to Italy, selecting the perfect marble block from the same quarries that inspired Michelangelo. Back in the UK, we carved the marble using traditional methods, employing a pointing machine to meticulously transfer measurements from the plaster model. This process ensured the sculpture was a flawless replica of our initial design.
The final carving was polished to perfection, with painstaking attention to detail. By studying the stone under varying lights, we achieved a harmonious balance of shadows and textures, resulting in a masterpiece that truly honours the memory of the Akita.
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