SCULPTURE Amanda Hughes-lubeck who sells a number of her pieces through Bailey Fine Art in Nantwich was commissioned to create a bronze sculpture of The Queen’s fell pony Carltonlima Emma.
The piece was presented to Her Majesty The Queen in a special ceremony last Tuesday.
In the recent birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle, the Queen’s beloved pony, Emma, a black fell mare, was secretly transported to Windsor to take part in the parade.
Amanda said: “As an artist it is a very great honour to be asked to create a piece of art to commemorate such a significant landmark in our Monarch’s life. I have had the added privilege of working on a sculpture that will be so close to Her Majesty’s heart – a likeness of her own pony, Emma.”
The presentation of the sculpture took place at St James Palace and Amanda was introduced to The Queen and Prince Phillip
“The Queen shook my hand and went on to say that she had been riding Emma only yesterday.It was such a wonderful experience to meet Her Majesty who was so very gracious. I feel quite overwhelmed but very proud," she said.
With 26 years' experience, Amanda Hughes-Lubeck is one of the UK’s leading equine and animal sculptors and has developed an enviable reputation for first class quality and creativity.
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