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 BEGINNINGS Bronze by Dennis Smith Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Dreams Limited Edition with Certificate of Authenticity. This sculpture depicts a girl wearing an ice skates. The title of this bronze is "Beginnings" and it is numbered individually one of /5000 limited edition. This piece has a beautiful brown patina and it is mounted on a green marble base. It has a seal of the Olympic United States Salt Lake 2002. This bronze was created by the lost wax process.
Artists Statement:
This is where it starts: a fumbling with laces, pulling them tight, wrapping the leather and the delicate, shiny steel blades togeteher to the body, to the limbs, to the edges of the self. Here, where it starts, the binding of a new balance, an extension of the self, balanced on the edge of a fragile and bright passion of a child and the delicate beginnings of a dream.
This sculpture would make a great conversation piece in any setting.
Artist Bio:
Dennis Smith has achieved international recognition as a figurative sculptor. He is most widely known for his sculptures of children, which illuminate moments in time where spontaneous discovery and childhood dreams are revealed. His works are on permanent public display throughout the United States and in many other countries including Denmark, England, France, Japan, Russia and Singapore.
Lost Wax Casting Process
The "Lost Wax" 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 founded thousands of years ago. Even though, modern methods and materials have improved the technique. It is still an extremely labor intensive and expensive process.
Condition: This sculpture is in a very good condition and a great piece of art.
Bronze Dimensions: 5-1/2" H x 4-1/2" L x 3" D
Marble Base Dimensions: 3" L x 3" W x 1-1/4" D
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