This bronze measures 12" high and depicts Mona Lisa, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting and signed by artist Fisher. The patina on this piece is exquisite and the attention to detail of the bronze is truly exceptional.
Stunning Genuine Hot Cast Bronze Sculpture Mounted On A Solid Marble Base. This Bronze Measures 12" High And Depicts Mona Lisa, Inspired By Leonardo Da Vinci'S Famous Painting And Signed By Artist Fisher.
Similar sculptures have survived in small scale: The Wax Horse and Rider (c.1506–1508) is a fragmentary model for an equestrian statue of Charles d'Amboise. The Rearing Horse and Mounted Warrior in bronze was also attributed to Leonardo. Titian's equestrian portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor of 1548 applied the form again to a ruler.
The Horse(s) of Leonardo da Vinci This is the story of Leonardo's horse – A sculpture which Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to build but couldn't complete it. Ludovico Sforza, (also known as Ludovico il Moro), Duke of Milan, Italy, had patronised da Vinci and had taken him in his service.
The Bronze Also Bears A Foundry Stamp As Seen In The Photos. The Mona Lisa (La Gioconda Or La Joconde, Or Portrait Of Lisa Gherardini, Wife Of Francesco Del Giocondo) Is A Half-Length Portrait Of A Woman By The Italian Artist Leonardo Da Vinci, Which Has Been Acclaimed As "The Best Known, The Most Visited, The Most Written About, The Most Sung …
Polich’s companies have also produced major public monuments, like the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. (1995), and the Leonardo da Vinci horse in Milan (1999). His current business, Polich Tallix, is one of the largest and best- regarded art foundries in the world, a leader in the integration of technological and …
Leonardo da Vinci. Studies for a Fortress-type Palazzo, and for a Figure of Neptune, with Notes (ca. 1508). Black chalk, pen, and brown ink. 27 x 20.3 cm (10 5/8 x 8 in.).
In 1499, Leonardo da Vinci lost a horse. More accurately, he lost the dream of a horse, the biggest work of art he had ever conceived, when French soldiers wrecked its clay model in Milan.
On his deathbed in the monastery of Amboise in 1519, Leonardo Da Vinci expressed only two regrets about his life – that he was never able to fly and that he never finished "his horse".
"Rare Leonardo da Vinci 'Horse and Rider' Sculpture | Horse and Rider is a beeswax sculpture depicting a rider on a horse created by Leonardo da Vinci in 1508. It was intended to be used as a model for a larger commissioned sculpture, but Leonardo died before the model was cast in metal.
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.