Sculpture "Don Quijote", bronze
Sculpture "Don Quijote", bronze
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ars mundi Exclusive Edition | limited, 199 copies | numbered | signed | hallmarked | bronze | handmade | hand-patinated | size 26 x 18 x 5 cm (w/h/d)
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Sculpture "Don Quijote", bronze
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the Lost-Wax-Process. Patinated by hand. Limited world edition 199 copies, individually numbered and with artist's signature and foundry hallmark. Size 26 x 18 x 5 cm (w/h/d). ars mundi Exclusive Edition.
About Sepp Mastaller
1915-2004
For his artistic work, Sepp Mastaller was significantly influenced by the German Expressionists, especially Ernst Barlach. Mastaller's works combine unity and purposeful abstraction with spiritual expression and collected energy. Just like Ernst Barlach, Mastaller focused on the yearning for the primordial, the simple and the unconsumed.
Sepp Mastaller is one of those artists who became widely known over many years without publicising their work. More than 50 fountains, numerous architectural sculptures in public spaces, portraits and an exemplary sculptural oeuvre document the significance of this modest artist. Another proof of this is the fact that in 1968 the city of Augsburg officially awarded him with an art sponsorship.
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.
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.