€ 400 – € 600. A Sino-Tibetan bronze seated Buddha holding a vajra and a skull cup, with traces of polychromy, H 13,5 cm
HANDEL THREE-LIGHT REVERSE PAINTED GLASS LAMP, H 24", DIA 18" The Dia, 18" reverse painted shade features two parrots perched on a branch and a single parrot in flight on the opposite side of the shade.
Thursday September 6, Northwest Estates Auction. NW Estates featuring Mid Century & Designer Furnishings, Restoration Hardware Furnishings, Fine 14K & 18k Jewelry, American Antiques, Fine China, Pilchuck Artglass Collection, Artworks, Paintings, Costume Jewelry, Lots of Sterling
Cabbage Shredder; Early store counter Huron County 1880’s; Cast Iron Beaver on Branch $125 CAD; Forged Iron Key Holder and 7 Keys late 18th early 19th C
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Pre WW2 German Tax Remission Certificate – Nazi Stamp A/F This is a second style Nazi issue tax remission certificate, dated 1937 they were issued when Hitler and the Nazi government was in power to loosen the midterm credit market and to raise funds for the forthcoming war.
Union Forces of the American Civil War by Phillip Katcher Arms and Armour publication. Card covers, 46 pages, copious black and white images.
Union Forces of the American Civil War by Phillip Katcher Arms and Armour publication. Card covers, 46 pages, copious black and white images.
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.