Orange Breasted Sunbird

Chris Bladen Orange breasted sunbird bronze sculpture

Birds

Orange Breasted Sunbird Bronze Sculpture

Anthobaphes violacea

These little gems are also found in fynbos habitat. Male orange-breasted sunbirds use their striking colours to attract the drabber-coloured females. They’re a pleasure to study and recreate in bronze.

Title: Orange Breasted Sunbird

Edition: 15

Size: 16 x 7 x 30cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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