Siberian Husky (Balto) Life Size Bronze Dog by F.G.R. Roth

$5,500.00 price_excluding_tax

Balto, the Siberian Husky

This beautiful life-size bronze sculpture of man’s best friend was inspired by the original Balto dog statue in NYC, it is hand cast in the finest American bronze and mounted on a bronze base inscribed “BALTO” using the superior lost wax casting process. A wonderful statue for a husky owner or any dog lover. Bronze is forever!  

Dimensions: 40” H X 45” L X 16” W. Signed

Frederick George Richard Roth (1872 – 1944) often referred to as F.G.R. Roth, was an American sculptor and animalier, well known for portraying living animals. The statue of the sled dog Balto in New York City’s Central Park is perhaps his most famous piece.

His statue of Balto was unveiled on December 17, 1925, and was the first statue in the city to honor a dog. The black Siberian Husky became famous during the 1925 serum run to Nome, which saved the children of the city from a diphtheria epidemic. Balto himself was present at the statue’s dedication in 1925. 

The statue is bronze, and is set on a large granite rock near the entrance of Central Park at East 67th Street, by the Tisch Children’s Zoo. A plaque on the front is engraved with seven sled dogs running through a blizzard, and the following words:

Dedicated to the indomitable spirit of the sled dogs that relayed antitoxin six hundred miles over rough ice, across treacherous waters, through Arctic blizzards from Nenana to the relief of stricken Nome in the Winter of 1925.
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The statue is popular among tourists, especially children who love to pose for photos with him.

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Description

Our handcrafted bronze sculptures are cast in the finest American bronze using the superior lost wax method, finished in a multi-color patina and mounted on a black marble base with an etched brass plate that bears the name of the statue and the artist. Marble base on most smaller statues is included but optional, please let us know if you don’t want your statue mounted on a marble base.

Jumbo, life-size, monumental and heroic sizes do not come with a marble base.

Made to order, please allow 4-8 weeks for production and delivery.

Color Choices – We usually cast and finish many of our sculptures with what is referred as multi-color patina. Our bronze sculpture selection may also be customized in a number of fire-applied patinas, such as classic French Brown, Verdigris, Italian Green as well as Gold and other custom finish options. Bronze is a durable material that can withstand the test of time, making it a popular choice for sculptures that can last for centuries. All bronze statuary will develop a natural patina when left in nature’s elements. The aged patina on bronzes is often desired, but if not, can be prevented by care and cleaning of the bronze statue with a mild soap and water and by applying beeswax or other polish to prevent an aged patina from forming. Color selection is more a matter of customer preference. Free shipping on all statues.

*Please note that most of our Bronze Statues / Sculptures sizes Jumbo, Monumental, and Heroic can be made into a fountain if desired. Contact us for prices. Under the Notes / Comments enter the description of where you want the water to come out.

Mounting Nuts, Bolts Welded Under Large Statues For Permanent Installation