Bronze Sculpture in Polychrome Patina with Two Egyptian Women Carrying an Urn Negotiable Great Bronze Group Depicting a Boy and His Two Goats, F. Peter, circa 1915
"The Bronze Horseman" is a 398 page, (310 pages of text) book on Russia's most revered monument – the equestrian statue honoring Peter the Great (1672-1725) in St. Petersburg executed by the French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet after 12 years of labor and unveiled in 1783.
Each sculpture is museum quality and hand-cast in high-quality bronze using the "lost-wax" method of bronze casting. They are made one at a time by skilled artists and include a solid marble base and nameplate.
One of the interesting attractions to see near St. Isaac's Cathedral is the Bronze Horseman Statue at Dekabristov Square. This is monumental sculpture of Peter the Great which was commissioned by Catherine the Great and designed by French sculpture, Etienne Maurice Falconet between 1768-1770. This …
Each sculpture is museum quality and hand-cast in high-quality bronze using the "lost-wax" method of bronze casting. They are made one at a time by skilled artists and include a solid marble base and nameplate.
A bronze sculpture, often simply called ‘a bronze’, is a three-dimensional piece of art made by pouring molten bronze into a mould, before leaving it to solidify. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, made by heating the two metals together and allowing them to cool.
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.