Nigel Sardseon

Animal Sculptures
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Tree Serpent

Produced at the Sculptree 2009 event at Westonbirt Arboretum.

Now in a private collection.

Tree Serpent 

 

Curly Coat Pigs

Life size “Lincolnshire Curly Coat” pigs carved in elm on the Sustrans cycle path near Bardney in Lincolnshire.

Summer 2008.

Pigs 

 

Big Fish

This was for Moorland School in Lincoln, it was a surplus piece of wood but perfectly shaped for a big trout and of elm which allows hollow forms without splitting.  It is big enough for children to climb in through the mouth and out of the gills, and is very popular with children as testified by the worn grass.

Approximately 3m x 1m x 1m,  2006

Big Fish 

 

Pegasus

For Winchelsea School in Ruskington whose emblem is a pegasus.  I was fortunate to have a large elm fork on site that lent itself to this shape, I added a child riding on its back to stimulate the children’s imagination.

2.2m tall, 2005

Pegasus
 

Komodo

Fosse Way School, North Hykeham, Nursery class.  I discussed ideas with the children and they wanted a dragon or dinosaur, a komodo dragon embodies the scary nature of these without sharp points and we still have them!

It is big (approximately 2.2m long) and has to be climbed on!  Elm, 2006

Komodo
 

Leaping Trout

A retirement present for a forester and fisherman friend.

Elm, life size, if you believe fishermen. 2006

Leaping Trout
  Foxes

Life size in beech around 1998

Foxes Foxes
  Gorilla

A commission for Elsham Hall in North Lincolnshire, from oak found on site, over life-size, approximately 1.8m tall.

It emphasises the massiveness of the gorilla’s back and shoulders, one hand is flat, inviting people to sit on it.

2005

Gorilla Gorilla
  Hare

I have produced several hares in various poses; an animal we are fortunate to still see frequently in Lincolnshire.

The illustrated example is of elm wood, slightly larger than life size (90cm tall with base).  Suitable for small gardens or indoors. 

2004-2007

Hare Hare
     deer deer


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