Raphael X Handcrafted Solid Bronze Sculpture:"The Mariner"
Artist: Raphael X
Title: "The Mariner" An Epic Battle with the Sea Captured Forever in Bronze
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 26" (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 gorgeous bronze by early 20th century French artist Raphael X captures a mariner battling his ship through stormy seas. You can almost taste the salt from the waves breaking over the ship's wooden deck. The sculpture boasts terrific detail and a patina finish applied under very high heat so that it has permanently fused into the bronze itself. This is a top quality maritime bronze that will endure to be treasured by generations of seafarers to come.
"The Mariner" has been cast from the finest pure bronze by the talented artisans in our California art foundry. The artwork is mounted onto a marble base, stands 26" tall, and is signed "Raphael X" 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.
Title: "The Mariner" An Epic Battle with the Sea Captured Forever in Bronze
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 26" (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 gorgeous bronze by early 20th century French artist Raphael X captures a mariner battling his ship through stormy seas. You can almost taste the salt from the waves breaking over the ship's wooden deck. The sculpture boasts terrific detail and a patina finish applied under very high heat so that it has permanently fused into the bronze itself. This is a top quality maritime bronze that will endure to be treasured by generations of seafarers to come.
"The Mariner" has been cast from the finest pure bronze by the talented artisans in our California art foundry. The artwork is mounted onto a marble base, stands 26" tall, and is signed "Raphael X" 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.
