Owl Garden Statue - Owl Statue - Milo

Beautiful Bronze Owl Seated on a Branch – Signed Milo

Born in Lisbon in 1955, Miguel Fernando Lopez spent his youth enchanted by the architecture of his city and the wildlife perched in its hidden nooks. His birth on a warm spring day in the Portuguese capital planted the seeds of observation and wonder that would guide his artistic path. Years later, in a riverside foundry just beyond the city’s roar, Lopez brought to life this singular owl statue, forging each feather in molten bronze to evoke both strength and subtlety.

The Birthplace of Bronze and Marble

This exquisite piece emerged from Lopez’s Andalusian workshop, where the smell of resin and the roar of furnaces mingle beneath vaulted ceilings. There, the owl took shape upon a slender branch, its talons gripping with lifelike tension. The base of polished marble grounds the composition, offering a dark canvas against which the bronze owl appears to come alive. As a centerpiece in any landscape design, this owl garden statue harmonizes art with nature.

Anatomy of Stillness and Grace

Every aspect of this garden statue owl speaks to Lopez’s mastery of form. From the gentle curve of the branch to the owl’s rounded head, the sculpture balances movement and repose. The eyes, deep hollows in solid bronze, convey a timeless watchfulness, as if the creature has paused mid-patrol to regard the viewer. In this sculpture, Lopez captures the silent poetry of night creatures, forever suspended between flight and rest.

Cultural Echoes of the Wise Bird

Owls have symbolized wisdom and transformation across cultures, their haunting calls signifying both mystery and revelation. In ancient lore they guided seekers through darkness; in modern gardens they stand as guardians of serenity. This owl statue invites contemplation—whether placed at the threshold of a library or tucked among flowering shrubs, it serves as an emblem of insight and hidden knowledge.

The Everlasting Signature of Milo

Signed Milo at its base, this sculpture belongs to the esteemed lineage of Lopez’s bronzes—works celebrated for their blend of technical precision and emotional resonance. The signature is not merely a mark but a seal of artistic integrity, reminding collectors that each piece is an original conversation between material and maker.

A Tribute to the Owl’s Essence

The owl’s presence in myth and meadow alike underscores its role as silent sentinel. Nocturnal hunter, patient observer, and symbol of the unseen, the owl embodies dualities—vulnerability and power, solitude and connectivity. Through this stunning owl garden statue, Lopez invites us to honor those dualities in our own lives, inspiring wonder long after the last light has faded.

Height: 28 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Weight: 3,4 kg
100% Bronze