The vivid red color of the male cardinal comes from carotenoid pigments found in red fruits. Eating scarlet-hued berries helps male cardinals form brighter red feathers. The flashy color boosts the bird’s ability to attract a mate and his nesting territory.
This cardinal wall sculpture is crafted using pulverized glass fused onto solid copper for a sleek and saturated final texture. It shows off the male cardinal's delicate form and rich, vibrant red coloring.
Known for their work with glass enamel on copper, Bovano of Cheshire is world-renowned for its stunning wildlife and nature wall sculptures, which blend modern, skilled craftsmanship with natural inspiration.
It measures approximately 8" wide x 11" tall x 1" deep.
Details
- Work of art handmade by skilled artisans
- Vitreous enamel fused to copper
- 1600-degree kiln fired
- Conceived, designed, and manufactured in Cheshire, Connecticut, since 1952
- Measures approximately 5" wide x 7" tall x 1" deep
- All dimensions are approximate due to the hand-crafting of the item
About Bovano of Cheshire
Bovano of Cheshire is a renowned wildlife and nature enameled copper sculpture company founded in 1952 by artist Jim Bower. Bower began what became his lifelong trade by blending metalworking and sculpture using a unique process of fusing powdered glass to copper.
Over the years the family has grown their selection into an array of stunning wall and desktop sculptures featuring birds, sea creatures, flowers, and botanical elements. To this day, each Bovano sculpture is crafted from start to finish by skilled artisans in Cheshire, Connecticut.