Lexington Kentucky kicked off HorseMania 2010 — a repeat of Lexington's popular 2000 art horse celebration, with some new features tied to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Thoroughbred Park: Lifelike bronze statues of horse race – See 193 traveler reviews, 84 candid photos, and great deals for Lexington, KY, at TripAdvisor.
The Kentucky Horse Park is a world-class institution dedicated to the celebration of horses and horse culture. One of our exhibits features equestrian sculpture and art from talented artists around the globe.
LEXINGTON, Ky (LEX 18) A very special addition to the Kentucky Horse Park has finally been placed on the grounds. The statue honors Sergeant Reckless, who was not just a horse, but a Marine.
One of 84 horse statues found around Lexington, Kentucky this summer in preparation for the World Equesterian Games to be later this year. This one is located in Gratz Park in central Lexington.
Find great deals on eBay for thoroughbred horse statues. … Art Sculptures; … MAN O' WAR THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSE STATUE FARAWAY FARM LEXINGTON KY POSTCARD. Pre-Owned.
Chestnut Stallion Glass Salt & Pepper Shaker Set with Decorative Brown Horse Statue Holder for Western Ranch Decor or Country Farm Kitchen Table Centerpieces As Collectible Gifts for Farmers
Gwen Reardon, equine artist, the artist of the lifesize horse sculptures of Lexington, KY Thoroughbred Park.
Park Memorials & Statues . … The Kentucky Horse Park is the final resting place for numerous high-born, … 1938 at Samuel Riddle's Faraway Farm in Lexington, …
All Things Gallopalooza. As you drive around town, you may see a spectacularly painted horse statue standing regally in front of a local business or home.
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.
What kind of sculpture is right for me?
We have a tremendous inventory of existing designs and unique items that we have been collecting for many years. After reviewing the website, Contact Us if you are unable to find what you are looking for.
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.