{"product_id":"hippo-took-a-seat-with-trust-bronze-sculpture-small","title":"Hippo Took a Seat with Trust (Bronze Sculpture, Small)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e7.1 × 5.7 × 5.5 in (H*L*W) 6.6 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e18 x 14.5 x 14 cm (H*L*W) 3 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBronze with Red Patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eContemporary Figurative, Wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Number\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper above\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper above\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis bronze sculpture of an endangered pygmy hippo sitting quietly in a chair captures the delicate vulnerability of one of the world’s rarest and most elusive animals. Though pygmy hippos possess a quiet strength and ancient resilience, their survival is increasingly threatened by habitat destruction, deforestation, and human encroachment. The chair becomes a powerful symbol of refuge, comfort, and protection — a place of safety that wildlife across the world is rapidly losing. The contrast between the small, gentle creature and the familiar human object creates an emotional connection, inviting viewers to see the pygmy hippo not as something distant or unknown, but as a living being deserving of care and compassion. At once tender and thought-provoking, the sculpture serves as both a celebration of this remarkable species and an urgent call to protect the fragile natural worlds that endangered animals depend upon before they disappear forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper above\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper above\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtwork Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGillie and Marc\u003c\/span\u003e love working in bronze for many reasons. Bronze is a very hardy material and will last forever. As experts in coloring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of color to brighten the work, making it even more unique. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/about-bronze-sculptures\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze is very easy to clean, allowing you to enjoy your precious sculpture with minimal upkeep. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/sculpture-maintenance\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping, Returns and Refunds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease visit this page to learn all about our policies. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gillie and Marc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45637265260646,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/0499\/8976\/files\/hippo8_0273930d-7e84-4e4c-b039-a176f0e25c70.jpg?v=1779406831","url":"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/products\/hippo-took-a-seat-with-trust-bronze-sculpture-small","provider":"Gillie and Marc®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}