Bronze resin: Sold out
Bronze metal: edition 6 of 9 available to order : £3750
Transport yourself to a world of enchantment and grace, inspired by Degas's ballerina girls and the French ballet 'Le Papillon'.
A ballerina, her back arched, head tilted to the sky, as she extends her arm wide to welcome a delicate butterfly onto her hand. Sunlight warming closed eyelids. The smell and sway of wildflowers. A butterfly gently touches her skin, as the birds sings their happy songs.
The scene is filled with magical charm and whimsy, as if it has emerged from a fairy tale.
Let yourself be swept away into this otherworldly realm, where beauty and elegance intertwine.
Experience the ethereal dance of the ballerina and the graceful flight of the butterfly, merging together in a mesmerizing spectacle.
‘Art is not what you see, but what you make others see’ ~ Degas
always limited edition series
made in UK/Ireland by family foundries
quality bronze metals used (85% copper/tin, etc)
certificate of authenticity for bronzes
Suitable for in or outdoor settings.
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Le Papillon ~ the ballerina & the butterfly
Size:
Metric – H: 82 W: 30 D: 20 centimetres (height / width / depth)
Imperial – H: 32 W: 12 D: 8 inches (height / width / depth)
mounted on 3 cms integral base with threaded hole for rod to be placed on the underside to mount onto any hard surface.
Weight - 25 kgs ~ foundry bronze
Medium: Bronze metal
Foundry Bronze – – refers to the poured molten metal that is cast solid or hollow, depending on size, at a bronze foundry (using the traditional lost wax process). It is more robust and will appreciate in value.
Foundry Bronze metal is a copper and tin alloy that is shaped using the traditional method of bronze casting, using the lost wax process – used by sculptors in ancient Greece.
The bronze is melted at extremely high temperatures and then poured into a ceramic mould. The lost wax method of casting is a highly skilled, complex, time-consuming and labour intensive process.
The skill required in the casting, combined with the innate value of the bronze (which is made from copper and tin), gives rise to the comparatively high price of a bronze sculpture.
Foundry Bronze sculpture lasts indefinitely and as the premier and most authentic sculptural material is often considered to be an investment. It is much harder to repair than cold cast bronze if it is damaged, but damage is much less likely due to its strength and durability.
Production time: 8 - 10 weeks upon receipt of deposit