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'Curvation' - bronze & resin sculpture for the garden or home
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Size: height is 43cm and width 44cm
Weight: Approximately 17kg
Name of sculpture: Curvation - large
Finish: Bronze resin (can request alternative)
The sculptures are heavy and so special care is made during packing and delivery.
'Curvation' captivates and combines the sun and the moon rising and setting over the sea. I discovered that trying to combine this visually taking into account the curving nature of waves in the water it developed into the very appealing shape of Curvation. Sculpting the curves and applying the texture to this sculpture was a very enjoyable and indulgent process.
I make my sculptures first in clay and then cold cast in bronze and resin. Each one is unique as they are finished by hand using several stages before the final cold cast bronze with wax patina finish is achieved. These sculptures are of the highest quality finish and great care and time is taken to achieve this.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do they weather with age?
A. The sculptures are completely frost-proof making them suitable for the garden. Due to the almost solid bronze outer layer, they do react with the weather and can, as solid bronze, develop verdigris patination. This can be cleaned off if required by using a small "wash up" sponge with a rough side to it. This will highlight the metal.
Q. What about after care?
A. Do not use strong detergents or chemical cleaners, as this will destroy the patination. It is advisable to polish them with pure bees wax once or twice a year.
Q. Securing the sculpture?
A. The sculptures are made with a threaded nut encapsulated in the base where a threaded rod can be screwed into the base. The sculpture can then be fixed into a pedestal or pushed into the ground to give it stability.
Please don't hesitate to email me for further information.
Terms & Conditions and Right of Withdrawal
Shipping from United Kingdom
Processing time
1-3 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
Just contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 14 days of delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Care instructions
Q. Do they weather with age?
A. The sculptures are completely frost-proof making them suitable
for the garden. Due to the almost solid bronze outer layer, they do react with the weather and can, as solid bronze, develop verdigris. This can be cleaned off if required by using a small "wash up" sponge with a rough side to it. This will highlight the metal.
Q. What about aftercare?
A. Do not use strong detergents or chemical cleaners, as this will destroy the patination. It is advisable to polish them with pure bees wax once or twice a year. Brush on the wax from the tin, leave for 2 hours before gently buffing.
Securing the sculpture
The sculptures are made with a threaded rod screwed into the underside and cemented in. This is then bolted onto the slate base if provided with the sculpture.
The sculpture can be fixed using an extra long bolt to be attached to a pedestal, however this needs to be requested.
However if the slate base is placed on a flat non porous surface, I recommend securing it with Museum Wax, which will stop it from being knocked off. This is a non permanent solution and the Museum Wax does not dry.
You could also use epoxy resin glue to cement the base in place.
3cm slate bases
I supply 3cm thick slate bases either 30cm, 20cm or 17cm with my sculptures, which have a hole in the middle 1cm and countersunk on the underside by 1.5cm deep (for the nut attachment) by a diameter of 3cm.
Displaying sculptures - pedestals/plinths
Useful information about how to display your sculpture can be found here:
https://www.forging-ahead.co.uk/Plinths.htm
Some photos show my sculptures displayed on slate-affect planters that have been turned upside down and used as pedestals. They are relatively inexpensive and you can find a variety of stone finishes and sizes. They are also easy to move around. One customer placed a tile, matching in size and colour, on top of an upturned planter to display their sculpture, which looked great. https://www.primrose.co.uk/planters
Pedestals and plinths
Here are a few links to pedestals that I have found on the internet, however I'm not able to endorse them. Just copy and paste :-)
-Grey cement pedestal - 100cm x 28cm x 28cm
https://www.maisonsdumonde.com/UK/en/p/charcoal-grey-pedestal-mineral-mineral-130257.htm
-MDF display pedestals, ready to paint:
//www.greatart.co.uk/gerstaecker-display-plinths.html
- Solits Plinths
https://www.plinths.co.uk/11-plinths
More plinths and pedestals can be found on Etsy.
Reviews (3)
Average:
Dec 15, 2023
Quality better than expected. Packing was very sturdy but had a LOT of tiny styrofoam that got everywhere when unpacking but I’d much rather have that than a broken sculpture. It traveled all the way from UK so I’m so glad it was well packed to prevent breakage! Love the sculpture!
Mary Beth Kelly
Dec 29, 2017
A fascinating and beautiful object - looks great in our dining room.
Austin
Oct 3, 2017
Prachtige sculpture. Na bestelling al diect contact met kunstenares. De sculpture zat keurig verpakt. Zeer tevreden.
gekegerritsen