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Artist: Salvador Dali (1904-1989)

Title: Young woman in the window
Título: Mujer joven en la ventana

Titre:
Jeune femme à la fenêtre)

MLD 07.- Dali. Muchacha de espaldas. Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. MUSEUM LINE. Printed Spain. D. L. : M-233332-1993

Facsimile on Canvas Signed n Plate

Measurement: 28 cm x 19 cm

Provenance: Figures, the Foundation Gala-Salvador Dali

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Artist: Salvador Dali (1904-1989)

Title: Young woman in the chair
Título:
Mujer joven en la silla
Titre
: Jeune femme sur la chaise

MLD 06.- Dali. Muchacha de espaldas. Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. MUSEUM LINE. Printed Spain. D.L.: M-233331-1993

Medium: Facsimile on Canvas Signed n Plate

Measurement: 28 cm x 19 cm

Provenance: Figures, the Foundation Gala-Salvador Dali

Price (unframed): Enquire

 
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Reproduction Picasso Vollard Suite

Mujer y retrato de barbudo. Hombre de perfil. Woman and bearded man in profile

facsimile on Paper

Paper Size: 30 x 24 cm
Framed Size: 56 x 61 cm

Provenance: Museum Picasso of Barcelona Shop

Print Reproduction PICASSO'S VOLLARD SUITE

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Picasso Vollard Suite

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Reproduction Vollard Suite

Sculptor and Model

Reproduction Print Facsimile on paper

Unsigned

Paper Size: 30 x 24 cm
Framed Size: 62 x 52 cm

Provenance: Museum Picasso of Barcelona Shop

Print Reproduction PICASSO'S VOLLARD SUITE

Price:  SOLD

 

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Erotic series (1971)

Casa Tellier. Grupo de chicas y hombre mirando. Tellier House. Group of girls and man looking

Paper Size: 30 x 24 cm
Framed Size: 56 x 61 cm

Provenance: Museu Picasso of Barcelona Shop

Price: SOLD

 

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Erotic series (1971)

facsimile on Paperl

Tres mujeres, au nhombre mirando y an hombre barbudo de perfil. Three Women, man watching and bearded man in profile

Paper Size: 30 x 24 cm
Framed Size: 56 x 61 cm

Provenance: Museu Picasso of Barcelona Shop

Price: SOLD

 

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

DE LA Suite Vollard de Picasso Reproductionde

facsimile on Paper

Paper Size: 30 x 24 cm

Framed Size: 62 x 52 cm

Provenance: Museu Picasso of Barcelona Shop

Price: SOLD

 

Sculpture Bronzes

Facsimile

 

After Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)

Girl Portrait

Bronze facsimile Signed in Plate

Measurement: 32 x 32 cm

Price: Enquire 

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) exhibited many of freestanding sculptures.

During the 1880s, Rodin was gaining notoriety and his work became more and more sought after, among fashionable French society people.

 

After Antonio de Francisci (1887-1964)

Girl with Wind Blown Hair

"To capture  the look that he wanted, the vigor and vibrancy of his model youth, de Francisci open his studio window to let the wind blow through her hair".

Bronze facsimile Signed in Plate

Measurement life size

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De Francisci 1887-1964) an Italian-American sculptor was famous for the designed of coins and medals of United States, the Peace Dollar, was first minted in 1921. Anthony de Francisci - Wikipedia

 

After Isidore-Jules Bonheur (1827-1901)

Jockey à Cheval

Bronze facsimile Signed in Plate

Size: 51 cm high x 52 cm length

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Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901) was a distinguished French Animalière sculptor known for artistic realism, he won Gold Medal at Paris Expo Universelle 1889. Exhibited Salon in Paris, The Royal Academy in London. Bonheur's were a well known family artists,  Isidore was brother of flamboyant elder sister Rosa Bonheur and brother-in-law to François Auguste Hippolyte Peyrol the founder.

 
After Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

The Little Dancer Aged Fourteen

Bronze facsimile Signed in Plate

Height 90 cm

Price: SOLD  Enquire

Original 'Little Dancer Aged 14' is in the National Gallery of Art & The Metropolitan Museum of Art. After Degas's death,  foundry owner Adrien Hébrard, concluded that 74 of the waxes could be cast in bronze. Edgar Degas (1834-1917) Small Dancer Aged 14 Between 1921 and 1931, model between 1865 and 1881 Bronze statue patinated in various colours, tulle tutu, pink satin ribbon in the hair, wooden base H. 98; W. 35.2; D. 24.5 cm Paris Musée d'Orsay.

 

Facsimile Reproduction

Facsimile should be enjoyed for just what it is - a beautiful object giving as much joy as the original piece only for a fraction of the price.


What is Facsimile?

A Facsimile is a reproduction. A Facsimile differs from the original item, even though the attempts are made to replicate the source as accurately as possible in terms of scale, color, condition, and other material qualities it is not identical to the original item.

 

Why Facsimiles are produced?

Facsimiles are produced after the artist passed away, to continue promoting the artist. 

Facsimiles serve educational purposes for scholars, researches, museums, archives, and for media preservation and also conservation additionally for commercial purposes in order to generate additional income and cash flow (apart from entry tickets) for Museums or Trusts to continue promoting the artist.  

 

Facsimiles are sold commercially. On very rare occasions Facsimiles may be produced in limited editions and sometimes accompanied by a commentary, typically 2,000 copies may be produced however for some artists like Dali there would be a much higher number.

 

Cost of Facsimiles

Paper facsimiles are inexpensive however, bronze sculpture facsimile are costly due to cost of the bronze the process of casting a Bronze process that involves a highly specialized fine art bronze foundry - create Ceramic Forms and Rubber for each item that withstand hot bronze to cast a bronze sculpture.

 

Bronze Facsimile A facsimile in bronze of Seneca and Nero

Making bronzes: The original sculpture is made in clay or plaster an is not for sale. From a “clay form” a wax is taken, the negative of the clay. To produce a bronze the foundry makes a special ceramic forms. The hot wax is purred into the ceramic forms and sand is deposited inside the wax, then hot bronze is purred into the ceramic form. As the wax melts, hot bronze replaces the wax that is why a the method is called a “wax lost method”.

The 'patina' colorization of a sculpture: The patina “colorization” is made in the foundry by applying chemicals.

 

Bronze Casting

Fusion Cast has revolutionized working in bronze by developing a Patented "cold casting" process. Bronze is combined with high density urethane (HDU) at the molecular level to create durable signs and plaques that are indistinguishable from their traditional metal counterparts in look and feel. But the Fusion Cast sign or plaque comes with several advantages:

  • It uses less metal resulting in cost savings. See Economical

  • It's much lighter making it easier to transport and install. See Versatile

  • Design options are limitless and are not "shoehorned" into pre-existing moulds. See Artwork Preparation

  • The process is environmentally friendly with no toxic waste. See Eco-friendly

Fusion Cast has become a viable alternative to traditional bronze plaques and can be used in any setting. The result is a tough sign that won't crack, warp, stain or chip in the most extreme weather conditions. Each sign comes with written warranties on craftsmanship and substrate making them ideal for a variety of applications.

Bronze was discovered in the Bronze Age (thousands of years ago). In the art world, bronze is known as a metal alloy used in statues. It implies prestige, and timelessness that is not found in other metals. The process of making bronze combines copper and tin is undertaken in a foundry where the two alloys are combined under great heat. Molten bronze can then be poured into a mould and shaped to any design. Once the mould is broken and the bronze allowed cooling, a perfect facsimile of the object is left behind. Additional polishing or burnishing to remove any imperfections is undertaken and the piece is then ready for display. The demand for bronze has made it a rather expensive material especially given its weight. Anyone who has ever picked up even a small statue made from bronze has marveled at how heavy it is. As such, shipping, handling and installation of bronze statues and plaques must be undertaken with great care often accompanied by great expense.

Courtesy: Bronze Plaques | Bronze Memorial Plaques | Plaque Bronze If you are considering a project where the prestige of a bronze plaque is called for but don't need the weight or the expense, give Fusion-Cast a call.

 

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BRONZE Facsimiles are expensive to cast, they should be enjoyed as beautiful objects giving JOY yet can be purchased for a fraction of the original historical limited edition Bronzes prices. BRONZE Facsimiles are made to slightly differ from the original, historical limited edition bronzes.

 

What is Facsimile?

Facsimile from Latin fac simile (make alike) is a reproduction of a unique item. A Facsimile is a reproduction of an item of historical value, it can be a bronze or other item like a art print, book, manuscript or map.

 

Cost of producing Bronze Facsimiles

  • Casting a Bronze Facsimile is an expensive process because casting a Bronze is a highly specialized and costly process. Producing a Bronze Facsimile would cost the equivalent of few thousands of dollars. Bronze facsimiles are priced at a fraction of a limited edition price and the cost of the original. Read A facsimile in bronze of Seneca and Nero

 

When Facsimiles are produced?

Facsimiles are produced after a famous artist passed away.

Signature in Plate

  • Because the artist have passed away, thus the artist's Signature is made in plate.

 

Why Facsimiles are produced?

  • Facsimiles are produced to generate income to supplement the cash flow of the artists' Museum or Trusts and to continue promoting the artist.

  • Facsimiles are also produced for educational purposes by scholars to research and by museums and archives for media preservation and conservation.

  • Most Facsimiles are sold commercially and occasionally may be produced in limited editions, sometimes accompanied by a commentary, typically 2,000 copies but for some artists like Dali it would be even much higher number.

 

When limited editions are done?

Limited editions are produced by the artist, intentionally made to differ from the original. A limited edition is hand signed and numbered by the artist.  

 

Making a Bronze Casting

Bronzes are produces by casting using the "lost-wax" process. The earliest “lost-wax” castings date almost 7,000 years.

  • A wax mold must be made from the "original form" that often is made in clay or plaster. Surface replication of the "original form" can be achieved with a polyurethane mold compound or a high-quality silicon rubber.

  • The rubber mixture is applied (several coats) directly to the surface of the "original form". A mold most generally consists of three to five coats of rubber (applied over the course of several days).

  • Once the final coat of rubber has dried, a firm outer "jacket" is made to retain the shape of the flexible rubber mold for pouring the wax replica. This “jacket” is usually made out of plaster, Hydrocal, resin, or epoxy, and is called the “mother mold”.

  • Then the "jacket" is removed, and the rubber is cut away from the “original form”, what is called a parting line (simply the division line for the mold). The SCULPTURE has now gone from a positive form to a negative form.

  • If the SCULPTURE is large or complex, it will be divided into smaller pieces, and each piece will require an individual mold. The pieces will be rejoined later, after the SCULPTURE is cast in bronze, to make the complete SCULPTURE whole again.

  • With the “mother mold” complete, positive forms can now be generated by pouring a wax replica. Pouring a wax is usually done in four stages or coats. The first coat is applied by heating the wax to a temperature of approximately 220 degrees Fahrenheit. While the wax is quite hot, the mold is rotated about, in an attempt to coat the entire internal surface of the mold with the melted liquid wax, which is poured into the “mother mold” through a hole. The second coat of wax is applied slightly cooler, at around 200 degrees. The final two coats go on at approximately 180 to 185 degrees. A completed wax is approximately 1/4” thick, or just slightly thinner. When the wax cools and the mold is removed, a wax positive of the SCULPTURE emerges. Follow by procedure of repairing all of the imperfections that were created during the pouring process of the wax to maintain the original details within the mold.

  • The finished wax is a positive replica of the "original form". The ceramic shell process requires a series of dipping the wax positive into a mixture called slurry to create a hard shell. When the ceramic shell is complete, it is placed in a high pressure sealed oven, known as an autoclave. High temperatures (1500 to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit) and pressure force the wax from the shell and the wax melts out, thus becoming "lost". This is where the name “Lost-Wax Process” has been derived.

  • When the ceramic shell is empty of wax, it is then re-fired and made ready to have the molten bronze poured into it.

  • Solid blocks of bronze, meanwhile, are heated to a temperature of approximately 2250 degrees Fahrenheit so that liquid bronze is created. The liquid bronze is stirred and prepared for the pour. Bronze is an alloy of 95% copper, 4% silicon and 1% manganese with traces of other elements such as iron.

  • When the molten bronze is ready, the foundry workers very carefully lift the crucible, containing the liquid bronze, out of its heating furnace. The workers must wear protective face shields, clothing, gloves, and boots.

  • Moving quickly and precisely, the foundry workers pour the liquid bronze into each awaiting ceramic shell. When the ceramic shells are full with the poured bronze, they are then left to cool for several hours. The negative spaces within the ceramic shells have now become positive bronze castings.

  • Once the bronze and ceramic shell has cooled, the ceramic shell is broken off to separate the metal bronze from the shell. This is done with hammers, tools, power tools, and sand blasters.

  • Then the process of finishing begins making the metal back to the appearance of the original. This process usually involves a fair amount of welding with a high frequency welder.

  • When the final piece is all welded together and chased to perfection, the bronze is next sand-blasted (or bead-blasted) to make it very smooth and shiny. Using a sand-blast cabinet is the most convenient way to sand-blast a SCULPTURE.

  • After the SCULPTURE is sand-blasted, the Patinazation is the next stage. The "patina" is the color of the bronze. The 'patina' colorization of a SCULPTURE: The patina “colorization” is made in the foundry by applying chemicals. "Patinazation" the process of chemical reaction between bronze, acidic chemicals, and high temperatures oxidize the surface of the metals. Certain chemicals will produce certain predictable colors when they are sprayed on the bronze and then heated up.

  • The patina process begins by heating the surface of the bronze to a temperature of approximately 450 to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. The surface will have a nice golden appearance when it is ready. A wide variety of techniques can then be used for chemical application, the most common being done with natural bristle brushes. Chemicals can also be applied with spatter guns, spray bottles, and airbrushes.

  • The outdoor atmosphere is more corrosive to a patina as it carries a higher content of manmade pollutants, and metal protectant is recommended for any SCULPTUREs placed outdoors.

After the completion of all of the above steps, a unique bronze SCULPTURE will have been produced and can now be sold.

 

Find more about bronze SCULPTURE here

Bronze was discovered in the Bronze Age (thousands of years ago). In the art world, bronze is known as a metal alloy used in statues. It implies prestige, and timelessness that is not found in other metals. The process of making bronze combines copper and tin is undertaken in a foundry where the two alloys are combined under great heat. Molten bronze can then be poured into a mould and shaped to any design. Once the mould is broken and the bronze allowed cooling, a perfect facsimile of the object is left behind. Additional polishing or burnishing to remove any imperfections is undertaken and the piece is then ready for display. The demand for bronze has made it a rather expensive material especially given its weight. Anyone who has ever picked up even a small statue made from bronze has marveled at how heavy it is. As such, shipping, handling and installation of bronze statues and plaques must be undertaken with great care often accompanied by great expense.

 
 

Founded in 1994, Galeria Aniela won the trust of some of the most important artists from the post WWII until today. Exhibited and hosted world-class artists, and received eminent celebrities such as Sir David Attenborough, Cameron O’Reilly and Hon Bob Hawke, Australian Prime Minister, Galeria Aniela built a strong standing in Australia and internationally.

Galeria Aniela provides an independent professional service and experienced guidance representing clients best interest in the art market. We offer friendly service that others are unable to match. Whether you are a first-time buyer, an astute investor or enthusiastic collector, our people focused approach ensures an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

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