Item #ABL201C
Size: x 60in H. x 59in L.
Wholesale Pricing
Art of Bronze was honored to work with Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa to create this impressive life-size bronze bighorn sheep sculpture, a striking tribute to the school’s long-standing mascot tradition. Since 1948, Cornell’s beloved mascot, Ulysses the Ram, has symbolized determination, strength, and school pride. This monumental bronze interpretation captures the spirit of that legacy with exceptional craftsmanship and commanding presence.
Standing five feet tall to the top of his magnificent curved horns, the ram is meticulously sculpted with remarkable attention to anatomical accuracy, muscular structure, and realistic wool texture. The powerful stance conveys confidence and resilience, making the sculpture a fitting symbol for athletic achievement and institutional pride.
Installed outside the Richard and Norma Small Athletic and Wellness Center, this distinguished mascot sculpture creates a memorable landmark for students, alumni, and visitors alike. Created using the traditional lost wax casting process, the bronze is hand finished in a rich patina that enhances depth and detail while ensuring long-lasting durability in outdoor environments.
This iconic bronze bighorn sheep statue demonstrates how custom bronze mascots can celebrate school heritage, inspire community pride, and provide a timeless focal point for campuses, athletic facilities, parks, and public spaces.
WE CREATE CUSTOM STATUES- Art of Bronze is comprised of artisans, craftsmen and dedicated professionals that specialize in custom commissions that can create any concept or idea you have into bronze. We are very proud of our 40+ years of expertise working with developers, city agencies, shopping centers, art in public places and school administrations. Please review our Custom Projects & Customer Installations to see just some of the wonderful projects the Art of Bronze family has done since starting in the family garage in 1978.
NO MATTER THE SIZE OF YOUR SCULPTURE- you can be assured we will help guide you through the installation to permanently secure your statue. Every sculpture whether private or public will have different requirements. Safety and security are both important issues when owning a bronze sculpture. To properly address any concerns and these issues, call Art of Bronze today and speak to an expert. Art of Bronze can professionally weld stainless steel mounting brackets to the bottom of your sculpture to allow permanent installation.
Art of Bronze is known for its exclusive and beautiful patinas. We specialize in creating traditional patinas of brown, burgundy, green (verde) or a brown & verde green combination. We are also experts in creating exotic colors. Let the Art of Bronze enhance the wonderful quality and detail of your new sculpture with our world-class patinas. No two patinas are exactly a like which will make your sculpture a unique treasure.
Bronze lasts forever and will never rust, warp or contort. It is an alloy (a mixture of metals) and will oxidize over the years. This process will not hurt the statue. In fact, it can enhance the beauty by turning the statue many wonderful shades of greens, blues, whites and yellows. For the client that wants to maintain the original patina/coloring of their newly acquired work of art, Art of Bronze has several secrets. Every statue and placement will have different requirements and it is best to discuss your needs with Art of Bronze.
Art of Bronze specializes in creating monuments for city and state governments, corporations and developers throughout the country. We are very proud of our 30 years of expertise. No matter the size of your sculpture, you can be assured we will help guide you through the installation to permanently secure your statue. Every sculpture whether private or public will have different requirements. Call Art of Bronze today and we will discuss your needs with you.
