Fish and Realism Sculptures

Jasmine fused glass is created in a process that has been developed and refined over more than twenty years by artist Benjamin Chang in his San Francisco based studio. Benjamin holds a Master of Fine Arts degree and has spent his adult life honing his talents and developing unique glass fusion techniques.

This charming Murano Glass turtle sculpture represents the long-running artistic tradition of Murano Glass combined with ingenuity and technical virtuosity of Murano glass masters. Using the most famous and distinctive ancient Murano glass technique- Millefiori (a thousand flowers), Murano masters created this graceful turtle sculpture with the body of vivid stylized flowers and the head and feet in rich emerald-green glass for a striking artistic effect.
This beautiful authentic Murano Glass turtle was painstakingly created entirely by hand using only traditional glass-making methods by a third-generation Murano maestro, whose work is displayed at exhibitions and in museums worldwide. It will make an enjoyable artistic addition to any home or office and afford a glimpse of Venetian beauty and opulence. This graceful Murano turtle sculpture also makes a uniquely appropriate luxurious gift for any occasion, as it is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
The Venetian turtle is approximately 3 inches tall and 6 inches long. This Murano Glass sculpture is signed by the master. Attached sticker further proves its Murano origin, as does the certificate of authenticity that comes with the turtle.
Because each item is a unique work of art made by hand, slight variations of sizes, colors and patterns are possible.

Murano Glass Aquariums are appreciated by fans and collectors alike because they convey everything that Murano Glass is famous for - exquisite craftsmanship, luminosity, unique beauty, and artistic value. No-one outside of a small circle of top Murano masters can match the clarity of glass, the precision of forms, and the realistic look of these famous aquariums. This fine aquarium sculpture, which is a small microcosm of a tropical sea, is full of colorful fish and sea creatures such as medusa and octopus, swimming in the translucent Murano waters surrounded by tiny bubbles. This elegant Murano Glass figurine makes a stunning gift for someone who enjoys the calming sight of the water, the beauty of tropical fish, and appreciates Murano art glass and Venetian heritage. A true piece of art, this Murano Glass Aquarium will bring the sights and sounds of the sea into your home or office and will remind you of the uniqueness of Venice rising from the waters of its Lagoon.

• Measurements: This Venetian glass aquarium sculpture measures approximately 7-1/2 inches in height, 9 inches in width, and 2-1/4 inches in depth. It weighs about 9 lbs.
• This aquarium is hand-made by the top Venetian artisans, representing a Murano family, which has been prominent in the glass-making craft for generations. You can find their works in art galleries and private collections worldwide.
• The aquarium with fish is signed by the master on the bottom and comes with the certificate of authenticity.
• This Murano Glass Aquarium is very well packaged to avoid damage in transit.
• Because this Murano Glass piece is made entirely by hand, small imperfections are possible. They do not constitute a defect but are in fact the proof that this is authentic handcrafted Murano Glass

Sculpture is made to order and takes approx 2 to 6 weeks to be made and shipped.
This enchanting Trout Sculpture Rainbow Falls by Mark Hopkins features a group of glistening rainbow trout that appear to swim through thin air. The technique of capturing a moment in nature and preserving it as "bronze in motion" is one for which Hopkins is well known. A work of art to be treasured by art collectors and fishermen alike, the Trout Sculpture Rainbow Falls is crafted in hot cast bronze using the lost wax process. Each piece is hand painted by Mark using a combination of hot patina and airbrushing. Exclusively limited to an edition of only ten pieces, this striking sculpture will sell out quickly. Bring the elegant beauty of nature straight to your living room with this exceptional bronze work from internationally known sculptor Mark Hopkins.
Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins' unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called "bronze in motion" for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity.

This incredible "Johnny on the Spot" Turtle Sculpture captures a beautiful and tranquil moment in nature. Created by artist Eli Hopkins and reproduced by Mark Hopkins' studio, this quality sculpture will make a fantastic accent for any home or office. The sculpture features a turtle sunning himself on a branch protruding from the water. A lovely little lily pad finishes off this alluring piece. Made from the finest bronze with stunning hues, it will add natural charm to any space. This "Johnny on the Spot" turtle sculpture is proudly made in the USA. It is limited to an edition of only 200, making it a magnificent collectors item.
Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins' unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called "bronze in motion" for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity.
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.

Released in 2012 in a series with South Fork and Boulder Creek, this Trout and Fisherman Bronze Sculpture entitled "Rainbow at Mossy Rock" is a masterpiece by artist Mark Hopkins. Mark's skilled use of the ancient lost wax bronze casting process gives him the tools necessary to create sculpture in motion. You can almost feel the excitement of reeling in that prize trout. Sure to be a family heirloom.

• Limited edition of 25 pieces
• Hand patinaed
• Released in 2012
• Made in the USA

Gifted artist Kitty Cantrell's gorgeous "Intrepid Spirit" Sea Turtle Sculpture for Starlite Originals captures a beautiful pair of marine reptiles gliding ever, endlessly upward to inspire the spirit and reward the soul. The figurines are crafted in fine metals and mixed media, then finished using a special "hot patina" coloring process before being encased in dazzling custom-cut Lucite to produce a complete and lively image from the world beneath the waves. Express your own passion for the world beneath the waves, or give it as a gift sure to become a cherished family heirloom. "Intrepid Spirit" is limited to production of just 350 copies. Proudly made in the USA.
Weight: Approximately 34 lbs.
About Starlite Studios
Starlite Originals Sculptures celebrate an innovative and gorgeous balance of classic Old World artistic traditions and modern perspectives, methods, materials and styles. This artwork represents the individual visions of the gifted artists that design and sculpt for Starlite Originals Studios, as well as the company's commitment to showcasing new and provocative looks and styles. Starlite Orginals artists pay tribute to the beauty of nature's own design as their images, ideas and sculptures capture the breed, the species and the spirit with perfection.
Easily recognizable by their characteristic compositions, Starlite Originals Sculptures are crafted from a combination of metal, wood, and porcelain encased in clear Lucite, as well as classic bronze, pewter, resin, and a unique material called Porcelon.
Porcelon is an emerging artistic medium that blends porcelain and resin to produce strikingly detailed yet sturdy sculptural pieces. The advantages to working with Porcelon are many: this new material has the traditional appearance of fine porcelain, the ornate detail of plasticine, and the strength and durability of resin.
Originally formed in California in 1972 as a family-owned fine art print and publishing company, Starlite Originals has grown to embrace its role as a foundry for innovative emerging artists working in a range of materials. Starlite artists are renowned for their forward-thinking, modern techniques and unique combinations of different media to produce cohesive, nature-inspired art objects. One of the company's most popular distinguishing styles, many Starlite Originals pieces are sculpted in resin and then encased in crystal-clear, hand-carved Lucite.
The creative process at Starlite Originals begins with each artist carefully carving their vision in soft sculptural clay called plasticine. After the first carving, a team of master mold makers craft first-generation models using the traditional "lost-wax" casting method. Artists at SO often use a variety of metals in each sculpture, including hand-tooled finishing elements like Lucite, wood, brass, fine pewter, copper, and 24k gold vermeil. The vibrant colors in each sculpture are a result of a patina technique using heat, various chemicals, and acid to permanently oxidize the colors to the metal sculpture.

The silver plated dolphin trio sculpture by D'Argenta and artist Martin Mendoza is breathtaking. Playfully circling the waves, this heirloom quality piece will add to the charm of your home's decor. This beautiful sculpture weighs 10. 13 lbs. and is limited to signed editions of only 500 pieces.
About D'Argenta Silver Elegance
Ornate in design, exquisite in detail, and beautifully elegant, the Sterling Silver Plated products created by the artists of D'Argenta Silver Elegance are the perfect heirloom quality pieces for any home. The distinctive sterling silver designs stand out against the black neillo inlay and the intricate detail is breathtakingly attractive. D'Argenta Silver Sculptures and objects d'art offer unparalleled excellence in quality and exquisite attention to detail, because they are the hallmarks that have established D'Argenta as a leader in the export of precious metal-finished art for over a quarter of a century.
Each of the over 200 limited-edition sculptures, personally signed by the artist, is technically flawless yet competitively priced..the same master-craftsmanship received in pieces that have been gifted to royalty, heads of state and the Vatican. From the surface detail of the innumerable tumuli and broad swells that impart the hides of the elephant collection to the graceful lines that capture the motion of a stallion's gallop, you will marvel at the beauty of your truly unique acquisition as it graces a special place in your home.
Historically, sculptures composed of precious metals were crafted using the traditional hot casting process. 25 years ago, the artisans at renowned metal art company D'Argenta introduced an advanced new metalworking technique that changed the way precious metals are sculpted. D'Argenta's new method combined cold casting and electroforming to create intricate, finely detailed sculptures. The pieces are initially plated with a . 015 inch (400 micro) thick layer of copper, then plated with silver or (24K) gold at a thickness of . 001 inch (24 micro). Each sculpture's interior is composed of a polyester fiberglass core that strengthens sleek metal plating. After being formed, each piece is coated with a protective lacquer to prevents tarnishing and maintain luster. This final step ensures that all D'Argenta sculptures, though crafted with fine silver, do not require polish or any type of metal cleaner and can be simply dusted with a dry cloth as needed.
Exported around the world and now available in over 25 countries, D'Aragenta's products have won international acclaim because of their innovative construction and exquisite beauty. In 1981, D'Argenta was recognized with the Bulgarian Government Gold Medal award. In 1992, a D'Argenta sculpture was gifted to His Royal Highness Prince Naruhito of Japan on a visit to Mexico. A nod to the company's exclusive prestige, D'Argenta sculptures have been gifted to an increasingly long list of dignitaries, including Pope John Paul II, Prince Phillip of England, and his Majesty King Harald of Norway.
The gifted artists of D'Argenta include: Manuel Alvarado, Ricardo Del Rio, Enrique Jolly, Javier Arenas Perez, Claudio Rodr

Our unique Bronze Child Fishing Sculpture "Fishing Hole" from artist Mark Hopkins evokes a heartwarming sense of youth, innocence and freedom as it enhances any decor with breathtaking organic style. A dedicated young angler is caught in the finest bronze to inspire cherished memories of childhood in every outdoor enthusiast, and express your own passion for the life of the wild. A unique hot patina technique produces the gorgeous warm tones in this piece to remain stunning for lifetimes to come. Part of the charming Generations of Fishing Collection, "Fishing Hole" is limited to a production run of only 450 pieces, each crafted with pride right here in the USA.
Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins' unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called "bronze in motion" for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity.
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.

Murano Glass Aquariums are appreciated by fans and collectors alike because they convey everything that Murano Glass is famous for - exquisite craftsmanship, luminosity, unique beauty, and artistic value. No one outside of a small circle of top Murano masters can match the clarity of glass, the precision of forms, and the realistic look of these famous aquariums. This fine aquarium sculpture, which is a small microcosm of a tropical sea, is full of colorful fish and sea creatures such as medusa and octopus, swimming in the translucent Murano waters surrounded by tiny bubbles. This elegant Murano Glass figurine makes a stunning gift for someone who enjoys the calming sight of the water, the beauty of tropical fish, and appreciates Murano art glass and Venetian heritage. A true piece of art, this Murano Glass Aquarium will bring the sights and sounds of the sea into your home or office and will remind you of the uniqueness of Venice rising from the waters of its Lagoon.

• Measurements: This Venetian glass aquarium sculpture measures approximately 7-1/2 inches in height, 9 inches in width, and 2-1/4 inches in depth. It weighs about 10 lbs.
• This aquarium is hand-made by the top Venetian artisans, representing a Murano family, which has been prominent in the glass-making craft for generations. You can find their works in art galleries and private collections worldwide.
• The aquarium with fish is signed by the master on the bottom and comes with the certificate of authenticity.
• This Murano Glass Aquarium is very well packaged to avoid damage in transit.
• Because this Murano Glass piece is made entirely by hand, small imperfections are possible. They do not constitute a defect but are in fact the proof that this is authentic handcrafted Murano Glass

Mark Hopkins' playful Summer Fun Bronze Sculpture captures a pair of intrepid young vacationers as they explore the exotic world beneath the waves and encounter a gliding sea turtle. Cast in breathtaking detail in the finest bronze and finished in a warm rainbow of colors, Summer Fun is sure to thrill any friend or family member with a passion for snorkeling, or the sea in general. Only 250 of this clever and endearing image will be created, and each is crafted with pride in the USA.
Internationally renowned American artist Mark Hopkins creates bronze sculptures that have thrilled collectors and casual art fans alike for more than two decades. Mark Hopkins' unique balance of organic inspiration and singular contemporary design has been called "bronze in motion" for its fluid look, which often appears to display natural beauty in defiance of gravity.
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.