This bronze bird girl statue is cast by our top artists. The original sculpture was carved in 1936 and was renamed “Little Wendy” by the person who purchased it. This sculpture is a little girl holding a tray, she is wearing a long dress, and looks very elegant and quiet. Her symmetrical posture and outstretched tray make her look like she is holding the scales of justice. The sculpture is cast in our factory in high-quality bronze, and we are able to produce the best replicas.
This famous bird girl statue is full of rich storytelling. At first, it existed as a tombstone in Bonaventure Cemetery. Later, photographer Leigh photographed the sculpture and used it as the cover of the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and the sculpture has since become famous. In order to prevent theft of the sculpture and the cleanliness of the cemetery, the sculpture was eventually placed in a museum exhibition. All citizens of Savannah know this sculpture.
Trevi’s bronze sculptures are cast in a very realistic manner, and one of the most important steps in the making of the clay molds. We have the best clay artists in our factory. They could reproduce the same sculpture by observing the pictures related to the original sculpture. This bronze sculpture of a bird girl is very similar to the original, which shows the professional level of clay mold making in the Trevi factory.
Trevi Factory has a dedicated team of bronze sculpture painting artists. On the one hand, we have top masters who specialize in different coloring techniques, so we choose the right coloring artist according to the needs of the sculpture. On the other hand, the color of the sculptures treated by our professional colorists is very vivid and would become more and more natural with time.
Trevi is a professional sculpture supplier. We would provide you with comprehensive and high-quality services, please feel free to contact us for more details.
Material: The material of the statue is then decided by the client. The sculptor may also use a small clay model to better portray his conception of the design. The clay model can be modified to fine tune the client’s wishes.
Mini-Sculpture: Finally, the bronze sculpture artist may finalize the miniature model of the final design in order to give the client a preview into how the final product will look. This model is made using the material decided, and it can be used by the client for marketing purposes so that he can raise funds for the sculpture.
Creating the Backbone: The backbone of the bronze statue, also called the armature consists of a steel frame with foam added to it in order to resemble the rough outline of the final product. This is then sealed with a latex coat to secure it.
The Sculpting: The main work starts only now. Many pounds of hot clay are used and applied by hand to “block in” the design for the first time. The bronze sculpture artist then invests a lot of time adding more clay, removing some clay and molding the clay until the final product finally resembles the required design. Tiny details are added on to give more preciseness to the bronze statue and make it more real.
Remove dust with a damp cloth.
Do not use metal objects or wire brushes to clean the sculpture.
Do not apply abrasives or cleansers that will possibly scratch the finish.
ZUD – Non- Abrasive Cleaner. Use to remove stubborn stains. Zud cleans all metal surfaces including bronze. Zud can be used in powder or liquid form.
Lemon Oil – Apply a small amount of oil with a paintbrush or soft cloth. Cover the entire figure with oil. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth to take off the excess oil.
Paste Wax- A very thin, even coat of wax should be applied with a soft cloth. Allow the wax to sit and dry before polishing. Wax should be applied after bronze has been cleaned and dried. Do not apply if using lemon oil.
Do Nothing: Many bronze owners prefer to sit back and enjoy the natural reaction and aging process of their sculpture.
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Ancient Sculpture Gallery is proud to present you with lost wax bronze reproductions of statues and busts from the Egyptian, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Asian Oriental, and Western civilizations. “Lost Wax” bronze (or hot-cast bronze) is actually 100% pure Bronze – essentially copper and tin. The making of a “lost wax” bronze is a complex and time consuming process, and specific technical expertise is needed to accomplish the task of making a bronze. The most known and used process for making “lost wax” involves pouring of molten bronze. This is the same method used by the ancient civilizations to create bronze sculptures. Our lost wax bronze sculptures are produced in this same technique.