Lost wax bronze casting of Hedgehog. Created by German craft artist Karen Schmidt and commissioned by Modern Art Foundry. The exceptionally detailed replication of this nocturnal creature measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches high by 1 3/8 inches wide with a lucent light and dark brown patina accenting surface qualities, highlights, and details. Foundry markings, artists initials present. Weight 3 ozs.
Karen Schmidt lives in a small farm town near Bremen Germany. She is the cousin of Modern Art Foundry's former President, Robert Spring. For many years she has worked in terracotta and created small figures and animals, which are painted and sold in local shops in Germany. During a trip to New York City, she created works exclusively for Modern Art Foundry's Alternative Space and Spring Gallery.
- Bronze hedgehog measuring 2” x 1 ¼” x 1 3/8”
- Rich dark brown patina
- limited edition, signed, artists initials present
- MAF design original
- Lost wax casting
. The ancient art of "lost wax" casting, practiced for over 4000 years, is the most precise metal casting technique in existence, ensuring accurate reproductions of the original sculpture with exquisite detail. Artistic and labor intensive often taking 4-8 weeks, this process builds subtle variations in color, finish, size, and shape bringing ultimate value into every creation.
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