Classical Marble Dog Sculpture

I need a skilled sculptor to create a classical-style marble statue of a dog. The sculpture should be 11 inches in size.

Ideal skills and experience:
- Expertise in marble sculpting
- Experience with classical art styles
- Attention to detail, especially in animal features as depicted in the 13th Century (as seen in photos).
- Ability to deliver a high-quality, durable sculpture
Should be as close to an exact replica of dog statue in photo as possible. 11 inches high. No base to be included. Can provide more photos.
Will be part of a gravestone with curved top. Dog needs to appear to be sitting on top so bottom would need to appear as if naturally seated.
Would be a plus if entire gravestone could be done by same sculptor. Involves one relief and lettering.

The gravestone will be approximately 3.5 feet tall without the dog and about 2 feet wide, with ample thickness to fit the seated dog. The top will feature a typical curved design with shoulders on either side and include a relief carving at the top (photo can be provided if needed).

The budget range of $5000 - $10000 USD is for the full gravestone, including the dog sculpture. Approximately $3000 is allocated for the dog alone, but this is flexible depending on expertise and quality.

Please provide samples of previous work and estimated delivery time.