Robert Deurloo’s bronze bison called "King Thunder” is signed and numbered, Only 1000 were cast. Robert Deurloo resides along the Salmon River, near the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Surrounded by rugged mountains, which are inhabited by the animals, he sculpts. His home is the ideal place for inspiration as a wildlife artist. Robert Deurloo is best known for his exquisite bronze sculptures , finished in exotic, polished stone patinas. He casts from molten bronze, but due to an elaborate and exotic patina process, his work appears to be chiseled from granite. The patinas are made by a combination of intense heat and various acids and minerals. His work captures the character of each animal that he sculpts. The finished result is an exquisite, one of a kind bronze sculpture that stands out to every viewer. Robert Deurloo shows his works in approximately 20 states throughout the year. His bison, “Prairie Patriarch”, was recently acquired by the Smithsonian Institution for permanent display in the National Museum of American Art in Washington,D.C.