Life-size Bronze Hare Sculpture – Boxing Hares by John Cox, Bronze, Open Edition (each hare): 59 cm (H) × 28 cm (W) × 20 cm (D), Total display width (both hares with gap): 60 -72 cm

John Cox’s Boxing Hares is a striking bronze sculpture that captures one of the most iconic and dramatic scenes in the British countryside. Each spring, hares can be seen rising onto their hind legs and sparring with one another, a timeless display of vitality, rivalry, and the natural rhythms of the wild.

Cox has translated this fleeting moment into bronze with a masterful eye for movement and form. The lean bodies of the hares twist and reach with lifelike energy, while the textured surfaces of the sculpture evoke both the softness of fur and the raw strength of the animals. Balanced between power and grace, the composition invites the viewer to circle around the piece and experience the tension from every angle.

With each hare standing almost 60 cm high, the work commands presence without overwhelming a space. Displayed together, the pair stretches over 60 – 72 cm in width, allowing a natural gap between them that enhances the sense of sparring motion.

This open edition work reflects Cox’s enduring interest in wildlife and his ability to capture the spirit of the natural world in enduring bronze. Boxing Hares appeals to both collectors of animal sculpture and lovers of nature, offering a celebration of energy, freedom, and the wildness of the hare.