Stunning Large Bronze & Gilded Maiden by Pradier

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A truly stunning large bronze statue set upon a bronze base. The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and really brings this piece to life.

The beautiful maiden wears a skimpy gilded dress and stands in a coquettish pose.Bears the replica signature of Pradier.

This high quality bronze is hot cast using the 'lost wax' (cire perdue) process.

Measurements:

Height 115 cm  

Base Diameter 32 cm

   Sometimes called by the French name of 'cire perdue' or the Latin, 'cera perduta' is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artist's sculpture.  In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.