BRONZE FIGURATIVE SCULPTURES
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James Siebert's wonderful world of sculpture has been influenced by his many years of living and creating near the sea, as well as his keen interest in both classical and abstract form. Each sculpture in this collection, from a friendly otter floating on its back to an enchanting mermaid on a rock, is cast in bronze and is a finely crafted work of art.


Nouveau Mermaid
18"h x 10"w x 11"d


Dolphin
18"h x 7"w x 14"d


Eagle
17"h x 7"w x 8"d


Pelican
25"h x 10"w x 13"d


Small Sea Otter
6"h x 6"w x 12"d

Triton
9"h x 13"w x 6"d

The method of casting a limited edition sculpture involves many steps.  The amount of handwork involved in the production, from sculpting the model to the fine detail finish work, can be broken down as follows: first, the original model is completed, usually in wax, clay or plaste, which is destroyed in the process of making the mold.

Then, the mold is separated and prepared for the casting. The pure sintered bronze is built up inside the mold, layer upon layer, until the desired thickness is achieved. The casting is then made solid by filling it with a special bronze fill. After the catalyzed metal has cooled down completely, the casting is carefully separated from the mold and the process called "chasing" begins. This involves grinding off seams, edges, sprues, etc. The next step is thoroughly sanding the sculpture for the patina that will grace its surface.

The creation of the patina involves using many different chemicals, applied over several days. The final patina is hand finished to capture a desired coloration. The patina is carefully sealed with special coatings and waxes to protect it from deterioration or change in appearance.

The sculpture is finally signed and numbered by the artist.

 

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