Hippolyte-Francois Moreau and Prosper Lecourtier Handcrafted Solid Bronze Sculpture:"Hunter with Hounds"
Artist:Hippolyte-Francois Moreau and Prosper Lecourtier
Title: "Hunter with Hounds"
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 32" (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 classic bronze created in partnership by Hippolyte-Francois Moreau (1832-1917) and Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924) depicts a French huntsman in the field accompanied his two hounds. The original title of the piece in French is "Piqueur au Relais." It is mounted onto a marble base, stands an impressive 32" high by 20" wide, and is signed "H F Moreau" and "P Lecourtier" in the bronze. Like all of the fine artworks we cast, this piece has been crafted of the finest pure bronze by the talented artisans working in our own California art foundry. This is a top quality piece that will endure to be treasured by many generations to come.
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.
Title: "Hunter with Hounds"
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 32" (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 classic bronze created in partnership by Hippolyte-Francois Moreau (1832-1917) and Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924) depicts a French huntsman in the field accompanied his two hounds. The original title of the piece in French is "Piqueur au Relais." It is mounted onto a marble base, stands an impressive 32" high by 20" wide, and is signed "H F Moreau" and "P Lecourtier" in the bronze. Like all of the fine artworks we cast, this piece has been crafted of the finest pure bronze by the talented artisans working in our own California art foundry. This is a top quality piece that will endure to be treasured by many generations to come.
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.
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