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For centuries
craftsmen have used bronze to produce some of the most elegant
and enchanting sculptures in history to date. The Swiss sculptor
Alberto Giacommetti was renowned for his love of bronze. He
produced many wonderful figurines in bronze, none more famous
than his `Thin Man` collection.
Probably the most beautiful figurine ever sculpted in pure
bronze has to be the `Little Mermaid` in the bay of Copenhagen,
Denmark.
It was back
in 3000BC when the Ancient Egyptians discovered how to cast
copper into moulds that bronze was accidentally discovered when
the copper was poured into a mould containing tin and lead
forming the alloy known as Bronze.
Bronze soon
became one of the most saught after materials across the globe.
The coming of bronze made a significant change to the way items
such as swords & shields, battle regalia, statues and jewellery
were produced.
It was far
stronger than other metals but was also more expensive to make,
so only the very rich could afford such quality.
Nowadays, the
traditional art of casting bronze has slowly been replaced by
the development of automated foundries. The skills of generation
after generation of craftsmen have all but been
forgotten...... UNTIL NOW.
Each figurine has been lovingly designed by hand, in wax or clay
before being captured in the finest quality hot cast pure
bronze. Each piece is cast in it's own ceramic shell, and is
individually hand finished, ensuring that no two are the same.
As with the skills of the sculptors and the quality of the
bronze, your figurine can be cherished and passed down from
generation to generation for years to come.
To achieve maximum visual impact when displaying your bronze,
bear in mind that it looks impressive on a well lit, uncluttered
surface. Your bronze will appreciate space and light in a place
where observers are free to study its intriguing detail.
While not being 'Numbered Editions', these bronze castings are
by their nature 'Limited' in the amount which can be cast from
the original sculpture. When the original sharpness disappears,
the sculpture is retired, and no more castings take place. This
means that there are a few hundred, not thousands of castings
taken from the original.
It is virtually impossible to damage a solid bronze figure. Use
a soft cloth to gently buff the bronze finish to maintain its
sheen. A beeswax based polish is recommended. Do not use
abrasive polishes.
All figures are packaged in a gift presentation box.
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