Barn Owl with Hawthorne (1163) |
Height: 13.5cm Width: 11.5cm Depth: 6cm Weight: 950g Limited Edition: 150 Sculptor: Keith Sherwin This Barn Owl is made in solid foundry bronze using the ancient method of lost wax casting. The hawthorn leaves and berries and delicately hand painted using artists oils. The design is finished by the art of patination where various acids are applied to the surface of the bronze and heat applied to create a deep rich brown patina. Then bronze is then sealed with a special wax which further enhances the colour and protects the bronze for years to come. Your beautiful Barn Owl is beautifully presented in a printed box containing a signed certificate of authenticity. The bronze is engraved with the sculptor’s signature and limited edition number, matching the certificate enclosed. This
piece is a traditional foundry solid bronze sculpture, and not the
cheap cold cast resin which some
mistaken sellers call bronze. Crafted using the "lost wax" hot cast
method, a highly skilled process used for over 3500 years, and completed
with a beautiful patina finish, these techniques guarantee that no two
items will ever be identical. Keith was born in Stoke on Trent, the home of the Potteries and trained as a ceramic artist with Royal Doulton at the Burslem Factory. As a self-taught Sculptor working in clay he has produced a variety of subjects such as dogs, cats, wildlife and human form. Richard
Cooper & Company work with UK sculptors and designers to create
stunning and unique foundry bronze sculptures. Products range from the
flamboyant figurative work of Landanski, through to the detailed
wildlife studies of Michael Simpson. The foundry cast
bronzes are produced using the lost wax method and sealed with a
protective wax, preserving and enhancing the rich layers of patina
applied to the surface. Each bronze is decorated and finished either
using traditional patinas or by hand painting with acrylics and enamels.
Most pieces are limited edition from 50 to a maximum of 150 depending
on the piece. This ensures that the work will retain a value that will
not be diluted by over-production and makes this item suitable as either
a gift or an investment opportunity. |
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