Seated Queen Maquette by Ralph Brown (1928 – 2013), Maquette, circa 1962-3, Bronze, From an edition of 9, 50cm high by 25cm wide by 22cm deep, Abstract, Figurative, Female sculpture
Seated Queen Maquette by Ralph Brown is a figurative bronze sculpture from an edition of nine. Measuring 50 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 22 cm deep, the work presents an abstracted depiction of a seated queen, regal yet stylised.
Cast in bronze, the sculpture carries a strong sense of presence despite its compact scale. The queen’s form is simplified, with rounded contours and softened edges. Her posture is upright and composed, suggesting quiet authority. While the details are minimal, the figure’s dignity remains unmistakable. The abstraction leaves room for interpretation while retaining the essence of royalty.
The surface bears the textured marks of the artist’s hand, giving it a tactile, organic quality. Light plays across the bronze’s rich patina, enhancing the sculpture’s depth and adding a sense of life to the stillness of the pose.
Brown’s maquette captures both monumentality and intimacy. The queen is not grand in size, but her bearing conveys power and calm. Her seated position suggests a moment of reflection, timeless and grounded.
Seated Queen Maquette is a poetic fusion of figurative tradition and modern abstraction. It honors the human form while inviting viewers to see beyond it, into character, mood, and quiet strength.
