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Interpretation In Bronze |
| We make a beautiful interpretation of Joan of Arc modeled from the original by Etienne-Henri Dumaige. This is not a mass produced piece from China. If you are new to eBay, know that over 50% of bronze art on eBay is from China and upon further examination, from the same supplier using a multitude of user names. These ads are very tricky and misleading so be careful. When buying from us, you are dealing with artist that do most of the work at our workshop in Tennessee. We do all of the patina work, suffering over each piece knowing the quality is a reflection on us and for you, an heirloom. A piece of art should be as special for the maker as the buyer. 19″ tall x 8″ wide x 6″ deep 21 pound weight The marble base is 8″ x 7.5″ x 1″ thick. |
Joan of Arc, born 1412, died 1431 at the young age of 19 years old. Also known as “the Maid of Orleans,” was a 15th century Catholic Saint, and national heroine of France. A peasant girl born in Eastern France, Joan led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War, claiming divine guidance, and was indirectly responsible for the coronation of King Charles VII . She was captured by the English, tried by an ecclesiastical court and burned at the stake when she was only nineteen years old. Twenty-four years later, the Holy See reviewed the decision of the ecclesiastical court, found her innocent, and declared her a martyr . She was beatified in 1909 and later canonized in 1920. Joan of Arc has remained an important figure throughout Western culture. From Napoleon to the present, French politicians of all leanings have invoked her memory. Major writers and composers who have created works about her include Shakespeare,Voltaire, Schiller, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Twain, and Shaw. Depictions of her continue in film, television, video games, song, and dance. |
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How Is It Made ? What gives bronze art value beyond that of a “souvenir” that ends up in a closet? There are many reasons including cost of materials (bronze, silicone for molds, tools, ovens, etc.) The main reason is there are very few people trained in the tedious process practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Bronze sculpture is not easy to make and many time consuming, difficult steps are involved. In a world of hi-tech mass production, bronze casting remains essentially unchanged. Beware of “cold cast” or “bonded bronze”, these are misleading names given to plastic figurines. Each of our genuine bronze castings is in reality an “original” and the following explains why. These are the basic steps involved in creating a bronze Sculpture using the classic “cire perdue” (lost wax) process: • artist’s original model
The bronze must now be repaired and finished. This step is called “chasing” and it is a difficult process because the metal is involved. Any imperfection such as air pockets of pits must be brazed with bronze rod, as in welding. All seams and spurs must be removed by grinding, rasping and, finally, sanding. The next step is to chase or hammer the vents from the mold using special tools. The natural bronze has a dull finish. after final finishing, a patina is applied which may be left matte of polished. Chemicals, pigments, heat, safety equipment and a lot of experience are involved. In addition, since bronze comes in a variety of alloys, the patina requires different chemicals and techniques. 800-321-8618 for credit cards or if you have any questions.
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