Sculpture Type: Fish Sculptures

Chris Bladen Sculpture Trout Study Stainless Steel

Atlantic Salmon Study

Leaping Tigerfish

Chris Bladen Sculpture Brown Trout Riverdance

Riverdance – Brown Trout

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Birds

I believe if you’re looking for subject matter to sculpt, it’s often what surrounds you on a daily basis that make the best subjects.

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Atlantic Salmon Study

Salmon | Fish

Wild Atlantic Salmon Study Bronze Sculpture

Salmo salar

Known as the king of fish, this anadromous species migrates from the sea up into fresh water to spawn. This bronze is based on my visual studies of the wild salmon that frequent the Yokanga River system of Russia’s Kola Peninsula.

Title: Atlantic Salmon

Edition: 15

Size: 59 x 27 x 21cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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Leaping Tigerfish

Riverdance – Brown Trout

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Lockdown at the Breede River

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Birds

I believe if you’re looking for subject matter to sculpt, it’s often what surrounds you on a daily basis that make the best subjects.

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Leaping Tigerfish

Tigerfish | Fish

Bronze Life-Size Tigerfish Sculpture

Hydrocynus

Tigerfish are Africa’s most terrifying freshwater fish species, these voracious hunters are fast and energetic with a jaw full of interlocking razor-sharp teeth. I enjoyed every moment of creating this sculpture, which seeks to embody Africa’s wild mystery.

Title: Leaping Tigerfish

Edition: 15

Size: 38 x 37 x 75cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on Wood or Granite Base

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Riverdance – Brown Trout

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Birds

I believe if you’re looking for subject matter to sculpt, it’s often what surrounds you on a daily basis that make the best subjects.

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Triggerhappy

Triggerfish | Fish

Bronze Triggerfish Sculpture

Balistidae

This deceptive tropical fish may appear timid and relaxed, but it is incredibly powerful and not a fish to mess with. The Triggerfish sculpture took me nearly two years to complete and was well worth the effort.

Title: Triggerhappy

Edition: 15

Size: 44 x 24 x 31cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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Fish

Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Birds

I believe if you’re looking for subject matter to sculpt, it’s often what surrounds you on a daily basis that make the best subjects.

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Riverdance – Brown Trout

Trout | Fish

Bronze Brown Trout Sculpture Riverdance

Salmo trutta

I am forever fascinated by brown trout, they’ve inspired poets, artists and musicians over the centuries. Watching these gems frolic in cool, clear, free-flowing rivers entrances me, and with my sculptures I try to share a glimpse of their world of freedom and grace.

Title: Riverdance – Brown Trout

Edition: 15

Size: 55 x 28 x 49cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Flying Fish (3)

Flying Fish | Fish

Flying Fish Trio Sculpture in Bronze

Exocoetidae

As magical as their name, flying fish live in two worlds – sea and sky – and show up when least expected. I love sculpting combinations of this species, trying to capture that duality.

Title: Flying Fish Trio

Edition: 15

Size: 38 x 25 x 25cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

Dorado and Flying Fish

Chris Bladen Sculpture Flying Fish Sculpture in Bronze

Flying Fish Duo

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Spotted Grunter

Spotted Grunter | Fish

Bronze Spotted Grunter Sculpture

Pamadasys commersonni

I’ve spent countless hours fishing for this home-grown beauty, the spotted grunter, that I think of as SA’s own permit and must admit they’re among the toughest to fool on a fly.

Title: Spotted Grunter

Edition: 15

Size: 55 x 38 x 52cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Permit I

Permit | Fish

Permit Fish I Bronze Sculpture

Trachinotus blochii

The holy grail of saltwater fly fishing, with an uncanny ability to disappear right in front of your eyes, permit is my favourite fish species. In form, character and unpredictability they offer a unique challenge for both fishing and sculpting.

Title: Permit I

Edition: 12

Size: 64 x 77 x 35cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on Oak Base

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Birds

I believe if you’re looking for subject matter to sculpt, it’s often what surrounds you on a daily basis that make the best subjects.

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Trout Study

Trout | Fish

Bronze Trout Sculpture

Oncorhynchus

Sleek and streamlined, the trout embodies speed, strength and grace, its salmonid shape expressing the very essence of fish. The traditional patinated bronze in combination with a clear acrylic base is combines the traditional with a modern touch.

Title: Trout Study

Edition: 15

Size: 42 x 14,5 x 24cm

Material composition: Stainless Steel on Perspex Base

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