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Large Wax Sculpture 'woman's Head', Workshop Proof, Early 20th Century
Amazing large wax sculpture certainly from a workshop, probably a cast or a study serving as an intermediary in the process of creating a definitive sculpture. Patinated plaster base. Note some cracks in the wax. In using condition.
Period early 20th century.
Dimensions: H 43 x W 25 x D 19 cm
Before creating their definitive works in bronze or marble, sculptors often used wax to create preparatory models. Malleable and precise, wax allowed them to work on shapes and details with finesse. It was notably used for lost-wax casting: the artist sculpted a form in wax, which was covered with plaster or clay. Once heated, the wax melted and left room for a mold into which the metal was poured. Wax models were also used to test ideas, poses or compositions before moving on to the final sculpture. This flexible material offered artists great freedom to experiment.
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Period early 20th century.
Dimensions: H 43 x W 25 x D 19 cm
Before creating their definitive works in bronze or marble, sculptors often used wax to create preparatory models. Malleable and precise, wax allowed them to work on shapes and details with finesse. It was notably used for lost-wax casting: the artist sculpted a form in wax, which was covered with plaster or clay. Once heated, the wax melted and left room for a mold into which the metal was poured. Wax models were also used to test ideas, poses or compositions before moving on to the final sculpture. This flexible material offered artists great freedom to experiment.
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I manage delivery for you in France and internationally. Shipping terms depend on the delivery address, do not hesitate to contact me to find out the amount and prepare its organization. I take particular care in the protection and packaging of each art object.
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