Sculptures by George Foster

The following numbered polished bronze and silver sculptures areexact enlargements from actual exotic insect specimens. These are

signed by the artist George Foster who has cast them in his fine artfoundry using the “lost wax” process.

Numbers correspond to catalogue photographs. Measurements are tothe nearest 1/2 inch or centimeter. The bronzes are, unless otherwiserequested, surface treated with a thin protective coating to preventtarnishing and to preserve the original look of freshly polished metal.

This intact collection is intended for acquisition by a museum, university,or a company which might enjoy the prestige of showcasing a uniquebridge between the natural sciences and fine art traditions.

Contact the artist for availability of individual pieces.

1 Trichogomphus bronchus (Borneo)Bronze, 28 in. or 71 cm

2 Lucanus formosanus (Taiwan)Bronze, 33 in. or 84 cm

3 Allomyrhina dichotomus, antelope beetle (China)Bronze 25 in. or 64 cm

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1 Trichogomphus bronchus (Borneo)Bronze, 28 in. or 71 cm

2 Lucanus formosanus (Taiwan)Bronze, 33 in. or 84 cm

3 Allomyrhina dichotomus, antelope beetle(China)Bronze 25 in. or 64 cm

4 Cicadina sp. cicada (Malaysia)Bronze, 35 in. or 89 cm

5 Odonata sp., dragonfly (Quebec)Bronze, 20 in. or 51 cm (wingspan)

6 Megacerous jason (South America)Bronze, 16 in. or 41 cm

7 Trachelophorus giraffa male (large)(Madagascar)Bronze, 23 in. or 58 cmLaminated wood base, articulating head,antenae

8 Glyphoderus centralis (Argentina)Bronze, 17 in. or 43 cm

9 Eupatorus gracilicornis, graceful hornedscarab (Vietnam)Bronze, 19.5 in. or 49 cm

10 Allotopus moseri (Malaysia)Bronze, 19 in. or 48 cm

11 Circellium bacchus (South Africa)Bronze, 12 in. or 30 cm

12 Phanaeus faunus (Brazil)Bronze, 18 in. or 46 cm Half mirror mounted*, frame and plexiglass cover

13 Lucanus taiwanus (Taiwan)Bronze, 9 in. or 23 cm Half mirror mounted* and plexiglass cover with frame

14 Trachelophorus male (Madagascar)Bronze, 6.5 in. or 17 cmHalf mirror mounted*

15 Odontolabis gazella (Borneo)Bronze, 13.5 in. or 35 cm (for wall or table, no detail on underside)

16 Tricondyla aptera (Solomon Islands)Bronze, 13.5 in. or 35 cm

17 Mantodea sp., leaf mantidBronze, 13.5 in. or 35 cm

18 Cecropia, caterpillar N.A. silk moth(Quebec)Bronze, 11.5 in. or 30 cm

19 Mesotopas tarandus (Africa)Bronze, 10 in. 25 cm

20 Heliocopris dominus male (Thailand)Bronze, 7 in. or 18 cm

21 Heliocopris dominus female (Thailand)Bronze, 7 in. or 18 cm

22 Megasoma actaeon (South America)Bronze, 11 in. or 28 cm

23 Chalcosoma atlas (Philippines)Bronze, 11 in. or 28 cm

24 Archon centaurus (Africa)Bronze, 9 in. or 23 cm

25 Allomyrhina dichotomus smaller (China)Bronze, 9 in. or 23 cm

26 Enema pan (South America)Bronze, 9 in. or 23 cm

27 Trachelophorus giraffa male(Madagascar)Bronze, 14 in. or 36 cmArticulating head, antenae

28 Trachelophorus giraffa female(Madagascar)bronze, 8.5 in. or 21 cmArticulating antenae

29 Lucanus cervis, European stag beetle(Italy)Bronze, 9.5 in. or 24 cm

30 Belostomatidae sp., water bug (South America)Bronze, 12.5 in. or 32 cmNo detail on underside

31 Goliathus regius at rest (Africa)Bronze, 9 in. or 23 cm

32 Goliathus regius in flight (Africa)Bronze, 13 in. or 34 cm (includes a base)

33 Taurocerastes patagonicus (Patagonia)Bronze, 4 in. or 10 cm

34 Phanaeus lancifer (South America)Bronze, 4 in. or 10 cm

35 Scarabaeus sacer (Egypt)Bronze, 4 in. or 10 cm (for wall or table)

36 Dorcus titanus (Borneo)Bronze, 7.5 in. or 20 cm (for wall or table)No detail on underside

37 Centoniinae sp. (Borneo)Bronze, 5.5 in. or 14 cm (for wall or table)

38 Carabus septemcarinatus (Caucasus)Bronze, 6.5 in. or 17 cm (for wall or table)

39 Cychrus tuberculatus (British Columbia,Washington state)Bronze, 5 in. or 13 cm (for wall or table)

40 Ugada limbalis cicada (Africa)Bronze, 7 in. or 17 cm (for wall or table)

41 Brenthidae sp. (Colombia)Bronze, 9 in. or 22 cm (for wall or table)

* With the wall-mounted pieces where a front surface mirror reflects the second half of a beetlefor example, a mysterious floating effect is produced which a flat photo can scarcely show.

42 Megacroides saundersi, longhorn beetle(Sumatra)Bronze, 6.5 in. or 17 cm (for wall or table)

43 Orthopteroidea sp., jumping stick(Columbia)Bronze, 14 in. or 36 cm, on dark plexiglass

44 Cicadina sp., cicada (Malaysia)21 in. or 52 cm

Small Cast and Polished Bronzes,Paperweight Size

50 Scarabae sp., clown face scarab(Thailand)Bronze, 2.5 in. or 6 cm

51 Allomyrhina dichotomus male, antelope beetle (China)Bronze, 3.5 in. or 9 cm

52 Allomyrhina dichotomus female, antelope beetle (China)Bronze, 2 in. or 5 cm On a base

53 Aegus platyodon (New Guinea)Bronze, 3 in. or 7 cm

54 Chelorrhina polyphemus (West and Central Africa)Bronze, 3 in. or 7 cm

55 Xylotrupes gideon sp. male (New Guinea)Bronze, 3 in. or 8 cm

56 Xylotrupes gideon sp. female (New Guinea)Bronze, 2 in. or 5 cm

57 Dynastes granti male, Eastern Hercules(Arizona)Bronze, 3 in. or 7 cm

58 Dynastes granti female (Arizona)Bronze, 2 in. or 5 cm

Hinged jewel boxes (with polished stones included when available) e.g. blood stone, rose quartz,tiger’s eye, leopard skin agate. Cast andpolished bronze or aluminum.

59 Heliocopris dominus male (Thailand)Bronze, 2.75 in. or 7 cm

60 Heliocopris dominus female (Thailand)Bronze, 2.75 in. or 7 cm

61 Heliocopris dominus female (Thailand)Cast aluminum, 2.75 in. or 7 cm

Large pendantLarge sweater or scarf pins (broches)

70 Calopteryx maculata (the ebony jewel-wing or la demoiselle bistrée) (Quebec)Sterling silver, 4.5 in. or 11 cm

71 Cladognathus giraffa (India)Sterling silver, 4.5 in. or 9 cm

72 Cicadina sp., large head cicada – open wingsSterling silver, 4.5 in. or 11.5 cm

73 Cicadina sp., milky cicada – closed wingsSterling silver, 1.5 in. or 6.5 cm

African Cicadas Sterling Silver Pins

74 Cicadina sp.Sterling silver, 1.75 in. or 4.5 cm

75 Cicadina sp., hooded cicada – wings closedSterling silver, 1.75 in. or 4.5 cm

76 Cicadina sp., hooded cicada – wings closedSterling silver, 1.25 in. or 3.5 cm

77 Cicadina sp., cicada on a baseSterling silver, 1 1/8 in. or 3 cm

Sterling silver pins which can be used also as pendants

78 Lucanus sp.Sterling silver, 2 in. or 5 cm

79 Tefflus sp. (Africa)Sterling silver, 2 in. or 5 cm

80 Lucanus sp.Sterling silver, 1.3 in. or 3.5 centimeter

Hinged locket (pendant only)

81 Phileurus didymus (South America)Sterling silver, 2 in. or 5 cm

82 Scarabae sp.Sterling silver, 1.5 in. or 4 cm

George Foster has a science degree in chemistry but soon after graduatingbuilt a small foundry near Toronto specifically to cast bronze for sculptors.

After a move to rural Quebec, he studied art and art history. Now in a largerworkshop he enjoys creating his sculptures by welding and casting variousmetals. Works such as these presented here can be found in government,

university, and private collections throughout the world.

About the Artist

George Foster is a longtime member of theSculptors Society of Canada and has doneconsiderable research into fine art bronzecasting and moulding techniques.

Like the insect bronzes, most of his recentwork has offered a window into some aspectof our wild natural world.

2069, chemin LabbéAyer’s Cliff, Quebec J0B 1CO Canada

P.O. Box 766Derby Line, Vermont05830 USA

(819) 838-4365

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