"Tailwalking" is a
study in bronze of a striped marlin captured in a typical pose as many a
game fisherman would verify.
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the exception of the lateral fins and the bill, the piece is cast
complete in one pouring including the water. The process of casting is
based on a very ancient technique dating back to early Egypt and known as
"lost wax". Each casting requires a new wax cast to be taken from the
master mould. A ceramic sand mould is then built around that and the wax
is burnt out leaving the cavity into which the molten bronze is poured at
around 1300 degrees Celsius.
The traditional coloration to the bronze known as the patina, is created
with heat and controlled chemical reactions under the skill of a well
experienced artisan. Protecting the patina and giving the bronze it's
luster is a coating of clear wax, applied while the metal is still hot so
it is well soaked in.
Each bronze takes four to six weeks to be completed at the foundry before
it is mounted on it's marble base for it's final presentation.
Dimensions including marble
base :
38cm x 23cm x 16cm (15in x 9in x 61/4in)
Edition limited to 100 numbered and signed castings
Price:$2,700.
(Secure)
Please contact me for further
information. I do take commissions for original paintings and
sculptures, so if you have an idea for something you would like me to
consider, don't hesitate to get in touch.
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the exception of the lateral fins and the bill, the piece is cast
complete in one pouring including the water. The process of casting is
based on a very ancient technique dating back to early Egypt and known as
"lost wax". Each casting requires a new wax cast to be taken from the
master mould. A ceramic sand mould is then built around that and the wax
is burnt out leaving the cavity into which the molten bronze is poured at
around 1300 degrees Celsius.
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