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Snail shell

2017

About the Item

Always greatly fascinated and sculpturally inspired by a simple yet geometrically complex snail shell. I moulded an actual shell and modelled the base. However the technical difficulties in casting something so delicate and small were huge. This shell is life-size and barely connected to the base, giving the illusion that it is literally just resting on the base. Furthermore the intricate growth rings are visible in the sculpture that have pushed the boundaries of what is possible in bronze casting. Signed, dated, numbered and the foundry stamp with a limited edition of 9. 12 to 14 weeks from confirmation of order to carrier collection date from studio.
  • Attributed to:
    Barry Davies (1962, Welsh)
  • Creation Year:
    2017
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Oswestry, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2437214052322
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