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Bronze lion head wall fountain, lost-wax cast, 50 × 50 × 13 cm, in good condition with small signs of aging; pump not included.

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Bronze lost wax process - 50 x 50 x 13 cm

Lion Head wall Fountain can be a grand addition to your property. Water sprays out of the lion mouth, with the use of a fountain pump (pump is not included). Produced using superior quality bronze through a traditional lost wax casting method that yields pristine details, this impressive Bronze Statue will be a permanent fixture on the grounds of your estate for years to come.

Lost Wax Casting Process Most detailed are cast using the “Lost Wax” process. This is the most precise metal casting technique in existence, ensuring accurate reproductions of the original sculpture and exquisite detail. All bronze pieces are cast from a wax model regardless of the original material the model was sculpted in usually in clay or wax. “Lost wax” casting method was found in thousand years ago. Even though, modern methods and materials have improved the technique. It is still an extremely labor intensive and expensive process.

Bronze lost wax process - 50 x 50 x 13 cm

Lion Head wall Fountain can be a grand addition to your property. Water sprays out of the lion mouth, with the use of a fountain pump (pump is not included). Produced using superior quality bronze through a traditional lost wax casting method that yields pristine details, this impressive Bronze Statue will be a permanent fixture on the grounds of your estate for years to come.

Lost Wax Casting Process Most detailed are cast using the “Lost Wax” process. This is the most precise metal casting technique in existence, ensuring accurate reproductions of the original sculpture and exquisite detail. All bronze pieces are cast from a wax model regardless of the original material the model was sculpted in usually in clay or wax. “Lost wax” casting method was found in thousand years ago. Even though, modern methods and materials have improved the technique. It is still an extremely labor intensive and expensive process.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
50 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
50 cm
GermanyVerified
5094
Objects sold
100%
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