FEROCITY IN BRONZE: THE DARK PANTHER BY LORENZO GHIGLIERI DPLG3458
A Legendary Sculpture of Stealth, Power, and Precision — Available Only at ArtFactory.com
Perched atop a massive stone, eyes locked in focus, muscles coiled and ready — this bronze predator isn’t just a statue. It’s a story in motion. A symbol of strength, silence, and survival, captured forever in metal and flame.
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DARK PANTHER BY LORENZO GHIGLIERI
| Artist | Lorenzo Ghiglieri (1931–2020) |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Medium | Cast Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.5′ T × 11′ W (approximate) |
| Location | Youngman Field & Alumni Stadium, Middlebury College, Vermont |
| Commission | Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Phillip H. Morse and Shelley H. Morse, Class of 1995 |
| Collection | Middlebury College Museum of Art, Accession No. 1997.022 |
| Symbolism | Mascot of Middlebury College; symbol of strength, agility, and leadership |
Lorenzo Ghiglieri (American, 1931–2020)
The Middlebury Panther, 1997
Bronze, 4 1/2 x 11 feet (approximately)
Collection of Middlebury College Museum of Art, Vermont.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip H. Morse and Shelley H. Morse, Class of 1995,
1997.022.
Born to Roam. Built to Last.
Every inch of this estate-scale sculpture is a tribute to the animal kingdom. Created using the ancient lost-wax casting method, the Dark Panther is a triumph of old-world technique fused with 21st-century excellence. This is more than décor — it’s a monument to nature’s most elusive predator, and a legacy piece meant to be passed down through generations.
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| Medium | Bronze Monument |
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