6376 Beautiful Art Deco Clock Sculpture “Friends Forever” by Preiss. Beautiful Art Deco clock sculpture “Friends Forever” by Preiss. Today three quarters of a century later the finest pieces in the Art Deco style have been brought back to life. A select grouping of masterpiece chryselephantine sculptures has been lovingly and painstakingly recreated by expert craftsmen using the original molds by the artists of that time period. Not a curve, a glance, or a nuance is lost. It presents a marvelous opportunity for anyone who appreciates the ultimate in Art Deco to possess a classic work of art for a price that is affordable. No two figures are quite the same. The faces, hands and feet are exquisitely hand carved and frequently tinted producing a variety of different emotions and expressions. Bronze is colored through application of patina or cold painting. Effects achieved are often of classic proportions with richness a fleshiness and opulence that simply have no equal. Such talents as Chiparus Colinet Preiss and Poertzel worked their magic in the same way. Every care is taken to replicate the processes and finish chase work of the original craftsmen. Additionally many varied techniques are employed to produce a variety of polychrome finishes each piece requires. Bases are made using marble and onyx from the design originally produced in Europe after the First World War. Antiquarian Traders has acquired these great sculptures and will sell these limited edition pieces after which the molds for these will be destroyed. Each sculpture bares the artist’s signature and is an exact replica of the original. The item “Beautiful Art Deco Clock Sculpture Friends Forever by Preiss #6376″ is in sale since Wednesday, April 02, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Clocks\Antique (Pre-1930)\Shelf, Mantel”. The seller is “antiquesfromantiquariantraders” and is located in Beverly Hills, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Style: Art Deco