Artist: Bill Layne
Title: "Playmates" A Limited Edition Bronze with a Gorgeous Patina
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 21.5" (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 : This artwork by noted California artist Bill Layne depicts a lovely mermaid cavorting in the sea with a playful dolphin, both leaping out of a frothy sea. It features an exquisite patina finish using the blues and greens of the ocean with the deep, rich bronze tones of the skin. The colors are permanently fused into the surface of the bronze, so this piece will endure to be treasured by future generations.

"Playmates" is available exclusively through Andevan Bronzeworks in a limited edition of just 100 castings. This artwork is mounted onto a fossilized travertine marble base, stands 21.5" tall by 10" wide by 16" deep, and is signed "bill Layne" in the bronze.
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.