(Photograph: Royal Collection Trust) A life sized, ceramic sculpture group of a male and female American Bald Eagle with two chicks. Male at right standing upright; female to left, wings spread, bending over chicks. On a rocky base mounted on moulded wooden base with a brass plaque. This sculpture made in 1982, was inspired by the words from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and the adoption in 1782 of the Bald Eagle as the American national emblem. Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the artist, Michael Tandy, in 1982.
Limited Edition Bronze Falcon
Orders are now being taken for this stunning limited edition bronze Falcon. Orders strictly limited to 9 discerning buyers. Contact my agent, Nigel Coward, via enquiries@michaeltandy.co.uk for more details.
About Michael Tandy
Michael Tandy was born in Worcestershire in 1942. He is a prolific sculptor and painter (often likened to the style of Renoir) of many subjects that have inspired him in his long career as a professional artist. “I paint and sculpt whatever pleases me at the time, and have covered an array of subjects in many different mediums, from ceramics to foundry bronze, water colours to oils.” On completion of his life size Peacock Sculpture, Michael simply said – “If it sounds difficult, then do it, as no great works are ever easy.” Michael is a former Professional Snooker Promoter…
Ceramic Black Rhinos
This pair of Ceramic Black Rhino’s was produced for the Prince of Wales in 1981. Here Michael can be seen adding the finishing touches…
Leaping Sailfish
This is a foundry bronze, of which only 9 were produced.
Peregrine Falcon
Michael showing his life size Peregrine Falcon, produced in his Wiltshire studio.
Mother and cub
Ceramic sculpture from artists own studio.
Peacock Sculpture
Michael Tandy’s 7ft tall (life sized) sculpture of a Peacock. Cast in foundry bronze and cast marble paste, parts of which are finished in 24ct gold and white gold. This is a unique piece, with only one produced worldwide. First exhibited in Dubai, before being sold to a UK art collector.