SIGNED Bronze Art Deco Statue "DIANE" Sculpture Mythology Figure Figurine Decor

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SIGNED Bronze Art Deco Statue "DIANE" Sculpture Mythology Figure Figurine Decor Condition : This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 20" x Width 7 1/2" Marble Dimensions: Diameter 6 ". Height without base: 19 " Weight : 10 LBS Inventory:13B4614931 This piece by french artisan, Pierre Le Faguays , is an exquisitely detailed and gorgeous representation of the Greek goddess, Diana. In Roman mythology, Diana Akopyan was the goddess of the hunt, being associated with wild animals and woodland, and also of the moon. Diana was initially just the hunting goddess, associated with wild animals and woodlands. She was always surrounded by young beautiful attendants, who used to hunt with her. Romans identified Diana with the Greek goddess, Artemis. As Artemis, she was also a Moon goddess, supplementing Luna. Diana was worshiped in ancient Roman religion and is currently revered in the religions of Religio Romana Neopaganism and Stregheria . In Capua and in Aricia, a locality near Rome, there are still shrines dedicated to the old Italian goddess. Diana was the twin sister of the god Apollo. Her father and mother were Jupiter and Latona. Observe the arabesque-like pose that exudes immense strength, the magnificent draping of her gown, and the floral shaped headpiece that covers her ears and frames her face. A young face, full of absolute jubilation. The base is signed " Pierre Le Faguays." Pierre Le Faguays was born in Nantes, France and became famous for the originality and grace he gave his dancers, many of which were inspired by the statues of Tanagra. He was awarded a medal of honor for his work in 1927. Cast in bronze, set atop a black marble base. This piece is a must-have that will surely be a treasure for years to come. Bronze Sculpture Casting Tour The process of bringing a bronze sculpture to life using the lost-wax method is something you'll appreciate after taking this tour- Enjoy The Lost Wax Casting Process Here Artist original clay sculpture is nearly ready for the foundry. Note the artist is still adding the finishing touches.Most sculptors prefer to work with clay or wax; some however, do use wood and other mediums. Here the finished original clay is now complete. The sculptor will take it to the foundry now, get a bid then begin the first stages of the lost wax process.The first step can be shocking for some as they begin to decide how this original will be cut up.In order to prepare the original clay sculpture for molding, it will be dissected by cutting the clay with wire and by cutting the armature with a saw. The armature is what helped support the clay in place while the artist was creating it. Note the registration marks which later in the process will serve to realign the parts.Shown here are the sections of the original clay sculpture after having been dissected.Now the various parts of the original are carefully mounted on clay plugs before the rubber mold material is applied. The clay plug later serves as a pour spout for the mold.As you can see now they begin painting the latex rubber onto the original together with the clay plus that's been added in layers. Notice the shim line that will alter serve as a separation line for dividing the mold in half.A lock and tab system has been applied (see the edge) so that the mold will be able to be opened and closed securely. Once the rubber mold has been completed, a plaster or fiberglass "mother" mold is applied to the outside which will preserve the integrity of the rubber mold.The "mother" mold is now complete, the next step is to separate the two halves of the mold and remove the original from inside.The next step is to remove the artists' original and reassemble the clean, empty mold. Now a way pattern will be poured by building several layers of the hot wax within the rubber mold. A layer is poured, allowed to dry until there is about a 1/4 inch thick wax pattern made of the artists' original. It is ve... read more

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