Bronze Seahorse Sculpture Lamp by Bill Hunt - 1984 Limited Edition 29/500 Signed

Description: I HAVE TWO OTHERS BY BILL HUNT FOR SALE IN MY STORE. This remarkable accent lamp is in nearly perfect condition for its age, and the bronze patina is excellent. It uses candelabra bulbs and shade style. Will ship as you see, and you can pick the perfect shade for your style. It will make a perfect addition for your home decor with plenty of style. Provenance: Property from the monumental lifetime collection of a distinguished Dallas, Texas business leader and ranch owner. In 1981, Bill began sculpting full time and making the transition from metal sculpture to limited edition bronzes. His personal experiences with marine and aquatic wildlife in the field are the inspiration for the design and elegance of his remarkable pieces. Building on visions of his own wildlife observations, he uses careful measurements of his subjects as well as painstaking examinations of scientific illustrations and photographs, including live and preserved museum specimens. The actual creation of a new bronze starts with building an armature similar to his fabricated metal sculpture technique. Using the same wax as the art bronze foundries use, Bill pours hot wax over this rigid metal armature, then as the wax cools he removes most of the still warm wax to get a smooth surface. When the wax is cool he can carve intricate feather shapes or scale patterns, much like a wood carver. As his work and style developed, Bill would apply plasticine (oil-based clay) over the body to create a smooth and elegant form with exquisite and highly accurate details on legs, feet and face. This results in startlingly realistic birds and sea turtles that will key out to the correct species in any sea turtle identification guide.

Price: 165 USD

Location: San Antonio, Texas

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