Sculpture "The Reader", bronze
Sculpture "The Reader", bronze
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ars mundi Exclusive Edition | limited, 199 copies | numbered | monogrammed | hallmarked | certificate | bronze | chased | polished | patinated | size approx. 13.5 x 9 x 12 cm (h/w/d) | weight approx. 1.2 kg
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Sculpture "The Reader", bronze
At the core of his artistic work, Höger places depictions of people. He works figuratively, but his artistic form concept remains very contemporary. Even for this sculpture, for which he chose a classic motif "The Reader", he manages to find a very contemporary form of expression.
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the Lost-Wax-Process, chiselled by hand, polished and patinated. Limited edition of 199 copies, numbered, monogrammed and hallmarked with the foundry and ars mundi stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation. Size approx. 13.5 x 9 x 12 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 1.2 kg. ars mundi Exclusive Edition.
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About Luis Höger
Luis Höger (born in 1946), a graduate of the Munich Art Academy and winner of the European Design Award for Wood Sculptors, presents his work in numerous exhibitions and public spaces. Therefore, he is an entirely contemporary artist. And yet, like many "adepts of wood", he stands on solid ground in terms of his craft. Höger is in demand as a restorer of centuries-old carvings, and whenever he finds the time, he devotes himself to producing traditional masks.
An alloy of copper with other metals (especially with tin) used since ancient times.
When casting bronze, the artist usually applies the lost-wax technique which is dating back more than 5000 years. It's the best, but also the most complex method of producing sculptures.
First, the artist forms a model of his sculpture. It is embedded in a liquid silicone rubber mass. Once the material has solidified, the model is cut out. The liquid wax is poured into the negative mould. After cooling down, the wax cast is removed from the mould, provided with sprues and dipped into ceramic mass. The ceramic mass is hardened in a kiln, whereby the wax flows out (lost mould).
Now we finally have the negative form, into which the 1400° C hot molten bronze is poured. After the bronze had cooled down, the ceramic shell is broken off and the sculpture is revealed.
Now the sprues are removed, the surfaces are polished, patinated and numbered by the artist himself or, to his specifications, by a specialist. Thus, each casting becomes an original work.
For lower-quality bronze castings, the sand casting method is often used which, however, does not achieve the results of a more complex lost-wax technique in terms of surface characteristics and quality.
Graphic or sculpture edition that was initiated by ars mundi and is available only at ars mundi or at distribution partners licensed by ars mundi.
Term for an art object (sculpture, installation), which is produced in multiple copies in a limited and numbered edition according to the artist‘s will.
Artist's multiples have been called the most accessible and affordable art on the market.
A plastic work of sculptural art made of wood, stone, ivory, bronze or other metals.
While sculptures from wood, ivory or stone are made directly from the block of material, in bronze casting a working model is prepared at first. Usually, it is made of clay or other easily mouldable materials.
The prime time of sculpture after the Greek and Roman antiquity was the Renaissance. Impressionism gave a new impulse to the sculptural arts. Contemporary artists such as Jorg Immendorf, Andora, and Markus Lupertz also enriched sculptures with outstanding works.