Description
Under the ashen sky of Osgiliath, Faramir rode with the sons of Gondor™, their pale banners against the growing shadow of Mordor™. Although doom awaited on the broken road and no hope shone before them, they spurred on with the courage of Men who hold fast to their duty when all else has failed. Their bravery was undeniable, but courage alone is no guarantee of victory.
This dynamic statue depicts the Captain of Gondor mounted on his horse at full gallop, clad in his distinctive armor and leading the doomed assault on Osgiliath. With sword held forward and mouth open in command, the sculpture captures the precise moment Faramir commits himself and his men to the charge. Though the action may be futile, he does not waver or swerve. For sculptor Gary Hunt, Faramir was a character worth defending. Often regarded as an outcast, he possessed one of the best character arcs in the trilogy: a man who proved himself far greater than his father ever acknowledged, and who let the Ring pass so that its bearer could continue his journey. Depicting the charge meant balancing the outward gallantry of the charge with Faramir's desperate devotion to a father he would never impress. The horse was also significant, as Gary had waited more than 20 years for the opportunity to sculpt one at 1:6 scale. To faithfully capture the power and grace of a galloping horse, he studied equine musculature and movement in depth. Veterinary references, anatomical demonstrations, and footage of horses in motion informed every aspect of the sculpture. This attention to anatomy is evident throughout the piece. The muscles bunch and stretch beneath the horse's skin, conveying both speed and weight, while the flowing locks of mane and tail give the sculpture a fluid grace. The relationship between horse and rider is equally carefully resolved: Faramir leans forward in the saddle, lifted by the movement beneath him, while his chainmail and tassels react naturally to the momentum of the charge. Recreating Faramir's likeness presented its own challenge. The statue captures both the actor's features and the intensity of a battlefield command, preserving the moment his charge begins. Scans of original armor provided a foundation, but each piece still required extensive refinement and adjustment to work convincingly in such a dynamic pose. Rich in detail and charged with movement, this limited-edition 1:6 scale statue honors Faramir's courage and duty in the face of the harsh realities of a war-torn Middle-earth: doomed, but unbroken.
- 1:6 scale
- Limited edition of 860
- Depicts Faramir leading a doomed charge in Orc-occupied Osgiliath
- Detailed anatomy shows the rider and horse in complete unity
- Made with unique reference to the original armor and accessories
- Captures a poignant yet emotionally charged moment from The Lord of the Rings
- Digitally sculpted by Gary Hunt, with the grass base physically sculpted by Shaun Bolton.
Material: Polystone
