"Life's a Ball! Long Miniature Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

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"Know how to refresh the spirit, through nature and through art."... Baltasar Gracian

Oh to be the person my dog thinks I am... Linda Sullivan.

"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer.

"One can measure the size and moral progress of a nation to how she treats her animals." Mahatma Gandhi.

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Unless otherwise indicated, all canine pieces and many human pieces displayed on this site are available for purchase. Please contact Joy for information regarding lead time and shipping charges. Most pieces are in stock but not all. Joy welcomes MasterCard, Visa, money order, or personal check, and, Layaway is always welcome.

1:6 Miniature Bronze Sculpture: Life's a Ball - Long!

1:6 Scale Longhaired Dachshund • 5”L x 2 1/4“H x 1 3/4“D • Bronze • Edition of 50 & 5 Artist’s Proofs • ©2007
1:6 Scale Smooth Dachshund • 4 3/4”L x 2 1/4“H x 1 1/2“D • Bronze • Edition of 99 & 9 Artist’s Proofs • ©1998
1:6 Scale Wirehaired Dachshund • 4 3/4”L x 2 1/4“H x 1 1/2“D • Bronze • Edition of 50 & 9 Artist’s Proofs • ©2009

My standard, smooth dachshund, Ch. Retdachs Brwneyed Hansomboy, AKA Edgar Allen Nose, or J. Edgar Pooter inspired the life-sized bronze. As a puppy, Edgar often played with his Buster Cube™. He would twist and turn his body while trying to wrestle food out of this toy. His contortions, strength and determination fascinated me. The cube evolved into a ball, “On the Ball.” The pup evolved into a “man” and the ball into a bigger ball. Edgar is a happy, outgoing boy; HE inspired the title! This long haired version was commissioned by a couple who live on the east coast. Thank you for the opportunity to help you realize your boy as “Life’s a Ball-Long!”

Crafted by hand, one at a time, each is signed and numbered and each includes my mark,

To learn more about this sculpture and to see the Life-sized Standard bronze
"Life's a Ball!" please CLICK HERE.

To see “Life’s a Ball Smooth!” 1:6 Scale, please CLICK HERE.

To see “Life’s a Ball Wire!” 1:6 Scale, please CLICK HERE.

fine bronze canine sculpture by Joy Beckner

Dachshund Definitions Sizes and Coats
SS: Standard Smooth SW: Standard Wirehair SL: Standard Longhair MS: Miniature Smooth MW: Miniature Wirehair ML: Miniature Longhair 1:6 Scale: Fits in a hand
Pieces may be commissioned in Smooth, Wire or Long coat.

Canine photography by Mel Schockner, except as noted.

Joy's - Updates

Joy Beckner sculpture collected in 39 states and on six continents

fine bronze canine sculpture by Joy Beckner
bronze sculptor Joy Beckner

Miss Lizzie
Braaehaus
Hometown Girl
11/23/89 - 10/12/06
Photo by Joy
Sept. 2006
In Honor of
Miss Lizzie

National Sculpture Society elected me as a Professional Sculptor member. I am honored and thank those who voted for me.