Artist: Cyrus E. Dallin
Title: "Appeal to the Great Spirit" Among the Very Best of Western Bronzes
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 20.5" (As each sculpture is individually made, sizes stated are approximate. Measurements of most works are from the bottom of the marble base to the highest point of the sculpture.)
Detailed Description : Among the very best of Western-themed sculptures, this bronze by Cyrus Edwin Dallin depicts the resignation of a Native American warrior at the end of the trail as he appeals for support to his god.
"Appeal to the Great Spirit" has been cast of the finest pure bronze by the talented artisans working in our own California art foundry, and is finished with a deep, rich patina applied under very high heat so that it has permanently fused with the metal. You will not find a better rendition of this iconic Western bronze than this one.
This sculpture is mounted onto a marble base, and stands 20.5" tall by 21" wide.
About the Sculpture: Made in the U.S.A. certified pure bronze. Featuring recasts of hundreds of significant bronzes. Setting the standard in hand cast bronzes in the superior Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue). Clay to wax to bronze-the lost wax process is a method for changing a sculpture made of soft clay into a harder material such as bronze, which captures the most minute detail of the artists original work. Practicing in the same manner of the old world masters, with devotion to quality, fidelity and detail. Recasts may be made from originals, reproductions or sculptured after paintings. Our skillful artisans take pride in casting the best foundry bronze. The lost wax process has long been the preferred method of casting bronze sculptures for the finest museums, galleries and premier collections across the globe. There simply is no better way to create artwork in bronze that faithfully reproduces the original object.
Availability: This item will be "Direct Shipped" to you by our Foundry source. Bronze Sculptures are made to order by craftsman, so additional time is required. Depending upon the size and complexity of a piece, the entire process from start to finish may take up to 4 weeks for delivery.