Vintage Bronze Sculpture Fountain of Classical Lady with Amphora, 20th Century

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Vintage Bronze Sculpture Fountain of Classical Lady with Amphora, 20th Century

About the Item

This is a wonderful and high-quality solid bronze sculpture and fountain in the form of a delightful neoclassical lady holding an amphora, from the last quarter of the 20th century. This beautiful large bronze statue features a composed lady dressed in neoclassical attire with a long vest and holding an amphora with both her arms on top of her right-hand shoulder. If required it can be connected to the water supply and water will spill out of the amphora. There is unspeakable beauty in the whole pose, which is full of dignity. Her face slightly turned downward with her eyes closed, her left-hand arm placed above her head in the act of aiding the other arm in supporting the amphora. It is difficult to think of this work as a lifeless bronze, it seems indeed to move in front of our eyes, and yet to remain at rest. It stands against a tall rectangular vertical bronze column, which looks perfect when being placed against a wall. This high-quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional "lost wax" process, otherwise known as the "cire perdue" method. Without a doubt, it will attract lots of attention wherever placed. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 165 x width 56 x depth 38 Dimensions in inches: Height 65.0 x width 22.0 x depth 15.0 Lost wax method Sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardized.

Dimensions:
Height: 64.97 in (165 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1975
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 09878a1stDibs: LU950617729141