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Vintage Bronze Statue of Dolphins Riding the Waves, Late 20th Century
About the Item
This is a gorgeous vintage bronze statue of two charming dolphins, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
This life-like bronze statue features two dolphins riding a wave, placed perpendicular to each other and with their delightful eyes and fins wide open.
They are raised on a sturdy oval bronze base.
Imagine having this lovely bronze statue artfully placed in a garden woodland or perhaps as an arresting feature in a large vestibule or hall. Equally at home indoors or outdoors, this fantastic bronze garden ornament of two dolphins could be placed in many locations and is sure to be a talking point.
This high-quality bronze is hot cast using the 'lost wax' (cire perdue) process.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 88 x width 73 x depth 62
Dimensions in inches:
Height 34.6 x width 28.7 x depth 24.4
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 artist’s 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: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1975
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- Seller Location:London, GB
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