One-of-a-kind bronze sculpture of a lionfish in a reef by Geoffrey C. Smith
14"L x 16"W x 26.5"H including marble base
 
There is a mesmerizing, almost theatrical gravity to King of the Reef. Rather than a traditional wildlife portrait, this single-cast original sculpture explores the dramatic structural contrast of the ocean, balancing the delicate, fan-like spines of a hovering lionfish against the heavy, organic architecture of a bustling coral reef.
 
Using the ancient investment lost-wax method, the sculpture achieves a remarkable sense of suspension, capturing the exact moment a small school of reef fish darts beneath the predator's shadow. The custom, hand-applied studio patina relies on deep, earthy tones layered with rich golden highlights, allowing the metallic surface to naturally catch up and shift under ambient room lighting. Because it is a strictly unique, one-of-a-kind casting elevated on polished black marble, it carries an undeniable gallery presence best suited as a dedicated standalone anchor for a main mantle or an executive desk.
 
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Artwork Specifications:
Title: King of the Reef
Artist: Geoffrey C. Smith
Medium: One-of-a-Kind Bronze Sculpture
Subject: Marine Life / Lionfish / Coral Reef Art
Edition Size: 1 (Unique Original Casting)
Dimensions: 26.5" H x 14" L x 16" W (Including Polished Marble Base)