Olva Stewart Pharo, artist



Milo
Portraits in Bronze by Olva Stewart Pharo

Scroll down this page to see examples of unique sculptural portraits in bronze of horses, dogs and now cats.
Now accepting commissions for 2010. Allow 12-18 months for completion of bronze portraits.
Gift Certificates are available.

Call 281-373-9304 to discuss a bronze portrait or go to page on prices and ordering for more information.

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SPIRIT,
Appendix Quarter Horse Gelding and Foxhunter
Latest Completed Portrait Bronzes.
Commission included two views of the gelding: formal on the hunt and at play


RearingBack

"SPIRIT"
At Play
Commissioned by owner:
Gildy Babiera, Houston, TX		 RearingFront

"SPIRIT"


JumpingBack

"SPIRIT"
On the Hunt
 JumpingSide


 JumpingFront



The Swan Princess, Tikki, Arabian Mare
Bronze Portrait Commission.
8-1/4" tall by 12" long, mounted on wooden base.
Hand Painted to realistic color.
Click here to see the "real" Tikki.
See clay model.

Br TIkki Right

The Swan Princess,
affectionately known as
"Tikki"
Right side
8-1/4" tall without base
Private Commission		 Br Tikki Head Right

"Tikki"
Right Detail
 Tikki Head Left

"Tikki"
Front Detail
 Tikki Left

"Tikki"
Left Side


Br TIkki Right

"Tikki"
Front
 Br Tikki Head Front

"Tikki"
Front Detail
 Br Tikki Rear

"Tikki"
Tail Detail

IMPOSANT
Dutch Warmblood Gelding, Champion Dressage Horse

Imposant Right

"Imposant"
Right side		 Imposant Front

"Imposant"
Champion Dutch Warmblood
Dressage Gelding
Commissioned Bronze Portrait
Mounted on green marble &
maple wood base,
13" tall x 15-1/2" long x 8" wide
Front view
In private collection		 Imposant Left

"Imposant"
Left side
 
Christmas Decorations

"Imposant"
Champion Dressage Gelding
Patina made to match horse's color
MILO
Freisian Stallion, Competitve Driving Horse
Milo Right

"Milo"
Right side		 Milo Front

"Milo"
Freisian Stallion
Bronze Portrait
Mounted on black marble &
maple wood base,
17" tall x 21" long x 9-1/2" wide
Front view
Commissioned by Linda Dorsett, Icon Ranch,
Athens, TX
 Milo Left

"Milo"
Left side
 


Gucci,
Oldenburg Gelding, Canaan Ranch's Dressage Champion

This sculpture was chosen as the Winner of the
2003 Equine Vision Award of Excellence for Sculpture.
Chosen by Equine Vision Magazine (now Horses in Art Magazine) from the
Equine Art Guild Online Gallery Exhibit.

Gucci Right

"Gucci"
Studio Lighting
Right side		 Gucci Front

"Gucci", Oldenburg Dressage Champion
Commissioned Bronze Portrait
Mounted on green marble block,
11-1/2" tall x 10" long x 4" wide
Commissioned by Canaan Ranch		 Gucci Left

"Gucci"
Proper Lighting
Shows name plate on base
Left side
 

Pintus
17.1 H Irish Hunter Gelding Bronze Portrait Head

Pintus Front

"Pintus"
Irish Hunter Gelding
First Commissioned Bronze Portrait
9" x 9" x 2", mounted on round walnut base
In private collection		 Pintus Left Side

"Pintus",
As seen in HORSE ILLUSTRATED, May, 2000
(See page 127 of HI for photo above
in article on equine portraits.)
 

Heaven Bound
Appendix Quarter Horse Gelding, Show Jumper

Heaven Bound

"Heaven Bound"
Appendix Quarter Horse Gelding
Commissioned Bronze Portrait
11-1/2" tall, mounted on green marble base
In private collection

Madoc, Duke of York
Welsh Cob Gelding, Champion Dressage Horse

Duke

"Madoc Duke of York"
Welsh Cob Champion Dressage Gelding
Commissioned Bronze Portrait
10" tal, mounted on green marble and wooden base
Commissioned by owner: Alyce Rowland
 

CANINE PORTRAITS


Caesar
Male Standard White Poodle

Caesar

"Caesar"
3/4" Lifesize Painted Bronze
Commissioned Portrait
3" black marble base
Commissioned by owner

Job
Male Labrador Retreiver

Job Right

"Job"
Right side		 Job Front

"Job"
Labrador Retriever
Commissioned Bronze Portrait
3/4 Lifesize
Black Patina with Realistic Painted Brown Eyes
Mounted on 3" black marble base
Commissioned by owner		 Job Left

"Job"
Left side




FELINE PORTRAITS


Rhubarb
Beloved Long Haired Gray Tabby
Made to actual life size and without a base so that he sits on the floor as a real cat.

RhubarbCloseUp

"Rhubard"
Close up		 Rhubarb Right

"Rhubarb"
glancing right
Commissioned by owner		 Job Left

"Rhubarb"
Looking up



All of Mrs. Pharo's bronzes are cast
and finished by the creative artisans at
Art Foundry Capinio in Houston, Texas.
The beautiful patinas on the bronzes are created
by Mike Carpino, owner of the foundry.


Click here for information about pricing
and scheduling for a bronze portrait.
For more information about sculptural portraits
contact Olva Stewart Pharo at: 281-373-9304
or by email at: portraits@texhorseman.com

All artwork on this page is original and is copyrighted by Olva Stewart Pharo, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.


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Last update: 2 March, 2010