Lost wax bronze casting of a "Bird" in a natural foraging pose, created by German craft artist Karin Schmidt, and commissioned by Modern Art Foundry. Limited edition. Measures 4 inches tall, 3 3/8 inches wide and 3 5/8 inches long, with a beautiful green patina with the lovely highlights. This has foundry markings and year cast present. Weight is 2 pounds, 10 ounces.
Karin Schmidt lived in a small farm town near Bremen, Germany. She was the cousin of Modern Art Foundry's former President, Robert Spring. For many years she worked in terracotta and created small figures and animals, which were painted and sold in local shops in Germany. During a trip to New York City, she created works exclusively for Modern Art Foundry's Alternative Space and Spring Gallery.
- Bronze "Bird" measuring 4” x 3 3/8" x 3 5/8”
- Artist Karin Schmidt
- Green patina with highlights
- Edition limited, foundry markings and year cast artist's initials present
- MAF design original
- Lost wax casting
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The art of lost wax casting, practiced for over 4000
years, is an incredibly precise metal casting technique. Properly
executed, it ensures accurate, detailed reproduction of an original
sculpture. Historically used for many types of work from miniature to
colossal in size, the process allows for variations in finish and final
appearance. Artistic and labor intensive, projects may take weeks or
more leading to ultimate value in every creation.