Collector Guide
Choosing an Animal Sculpture as a Personal Gift
Compare an existing wildlife sculpture with a custom pet commission, and plan a meaningful gift around the recipient, timing and budget.

The best starting point is the recipient’s connection to the animal. A favorite wild species, a much-loved companion, or an animal associated with a meaningful memory gives a sculpture its personal context. Irina’s collection includes wildlife, birds, horses and companion animals, with both existing pieces and custom commission inquiries.
An existing sculpture lets you choose from work already pictured in the collection. Read the individual artwork page for its stated size, price and availability, then confirm those details directly with Irina. The fox, raccoon and anteater are listed on the website at $500 each. Shipping arrangements and the final total are confirmed before purchase.
A custom commission is shaped around a particular subject and reference material. A pet portrait can focus on individual markings, expression and posture. Wildlife commissions can explore a species or composition that matters to the recipient. Custom work has its own pricing and production schedule; it is not priced the same as a finished piece already in the collection.
If the gift marks a birthday, anniversary or holiday, mention the date in the first inquiry. Ask Irina to confirm whether creation and delivery can fit that date. A website listing or a commission inquiry does not by itself reserve a piece or guarantee arrival. For a shorter timeline, start by asking about finished work.
Consider where the sculpture will be displayed. Compare the dimensions with the intended shelf or display area and ask about any care or handling questions before purchase. The photographs show collectible sculptural work; choose the piece for its form, detail and relationship to the recipient.
To begin, send the artwork name or animal subject, your timing and the story behind the gift. Irina can confirm the available options and the next steps. For a pet commission, clear photographs of the face and body help establish the brief; reference images can follow the initial inquiry.
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