This exquisite sculpture is cast is pure bronze and hand finished, there is more information below on the manufacturing process of this piece. The piece is free standing and mounted on a marble base. I carry these pieces in more animals and variations than I may ever list on eBay. Please let me know if you can't find what you are looking for -- I may have something that isn't listed yet and would be happy to find just the piece you are looking for to complete your home. The artists and craftsmen of the European Finery gallery are proud to present this beautiful Limited Edition piece of artwork signed and numbered by artist Milo. It is sculpted and cast in our own foundries in Europe, each piece is meticulously hand finished by our own patina artists. Using the hot patina technique, the same method used in works found in the finest art museums, our patina artists first apply a cold chemical patina to the lost wax cast sculpture. Artists then use blow torches to heat the solid bronze sculpture upwards of 250 degrees. While the metal is hot, proprietary formulations of chemicals are applied using various techniques section by section, one layer at a time. Many layers and several hours later, the piece is allowed to cool, and several layers of special wax are applied. The result is a spectacular, deep and transparent finish with complex subtleties that no other finishing method can achieve. Because every piece is finished individually by hand, no two pieces are ever exactly alike. Each unique piece of art is signed, hallmarked and mounted on a marble base. The finished signed and numbered sculptures are truly a handmade heirloom to be cherished for generations and admired by all.