Bronzes

Bronze casting was invented about 4500 years ago; artifacts still exist from that time and from all the times since then; this is why artists tend to use it as a medium to express themselves in; namely its durability.

Casting sculptures in bronze is an expensive and time consuming process, this is why many artists make work for sale in limited editions. If a work is marked as an edition of say, for example, six, marked 1/6…2/6 etc. The artist or his foundry will cast six copies of the piece, maybe one or two extra for the artist’s own collection. If the piece is marked unique, often stamped as a 1/1 there will be no copies. Unique works are the most sought after.