Sailfish Life-Size

Chris Bladen Lifesize Sailfish

Sailfish | Fish

Life-Size Bronze Sailfish Sculpture

Istiophorus platypterus

The ballerina of the sea, known for its speed, grace and tail walking. To get a fly out to a sailfish is an indescribable experience and trying to capture their incredible energy and beauty is my aim in sculpting them.

Title: Sailfish Life-Size

Edition: 10

Size: 123 x 92 x 175cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze

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