The Tear is a bronze sculpture by Belgian artist Marc Caelenberghe, whose work is deeply rooted in personal emotions. The sculptor created this tear-shaped artwork to represent the essence of human emotion. Inspired by his personal trials, the tear embodies both sadness and joy and is intended to convey a sense of peace to the viewer.sculpture made of fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique. Limited to 75 pieces, numbered and signed. Size 34 x 19 x 19 cm (H/W/D). Weight approx. 7 kg.
With his graceful bronze sculptures, Dutch artist Marc van Megen conjures up a world in which fantasy and idealism set the tone, far removed from the realities of everyday life. The artist called his creation 'When the lady smiles', a woman's body of slender elegance growing out of a calyx, a dream of a hat on her head. Sculpture in bronze. Limited world edition of only 99 pieces. Cast using the lost wax technique. Finely polished, two-colour patina, numbered and signed, with foundry hallmark. Mounted on a black marble base 15 x 15 x 10 cm. Height incl. plinth 80 cm. Weight 10 kg.
In three decades of intensive work, Marcus Meyer has repeatedly explored the themes of man and nature and, not least, ecological issues. His material is wood, or rather: woods, because the impressive variety of animal depictions corresponds to a great variety of types of wood, which Meyer moulds into works that are less representations than character studies. In doing so, Meyer hardly deviates from the mimetic principle of representational accuracy. At the same time, however, he emphasises the artificiality of his works, for example by deliberately cutting out materials. At times, this goes so far that little more than the silhouette of the depicted animal remains, even though it is precisely worked out. In the case of his mountain gorilla, it is the reduction to a torso that fully emphasises the 'essence' of the animal. The powerful mountain gorilla leans on its muscular, massive arms and looks fearlessly and fiercely determined into the world. Arms, shoulder, head - that's all Meyer needs to perfectly capture the character of this endangered species. Original: ebony, height 45 cm, privately owned. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. Moulded from the original. Limited edition of 99 pieces, numbered, signed and hallmarked with the foundry and ars mundi stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limited edition certificate. Size including base approx. 44 x 35 x 28 cm (H/W/D). Weight approx. 16 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
The labour of thinking: Margot Stöckl's character head 'The Thinker''The Thinker' is less an anatomical study than a portrayal of the strenuous activity of thinking. With his chin nestled in his hand and his eyes closed, he pursues his deep trains of thought, his forehead furrowed by a 'thinking crease'. An original, expressive work whose jagged form creates interesting shadow effects in both sunlight and artificial light. Edition in art bronze. Limited to 199 copies, numbered and signed. Hand-cast with bronzed surface. Size 23 x 30 x 21 cm (W/H/D). Weight 9.84 kg.
The poet and philosopher Khalil Gibran wrote '...and let the wind and sky dance between you'. Maria-Luise Bodirsky created a sculpture consisting of two figures that invite you to play, change and experiment. Leading and being led, closeness and distance determine the success of the steps and (life) paths we take together. Sculpture in bronze. This limited edition of 199 pieces is signed and individually numbered. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Format 24 x 15 x 7 cm (H/W/D). Weight approx. 2.6 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition
In Plato's Symposium, the comic poet Aristophanes explains love as follows: Humans were once creatures with two heads and four limbs. However, they angered the gods and Zeus punished them by splitting them in two. Since then, every human being has been looking for the right complement. Bodirsky interprets the 'spherical man' as two upright human figures that only form a whole when joined together. But inside them, protected and secure, is the deeper meaning of their community - the child. 3-part sculpture in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled and patinated by hand. Limited to 99 numbered and signed pieces. Height 22 cm (couple), height 10 cm (child). Weight 3.9 kg.
Drawing strength from constant transformation: Maria-Luise Bodirsky's 'Metamorphosis'Since 1994, the artist has dedicated herself to the theme of metamorphosis. Ovid's epic 'Metamorphoses' - stories of transformation from the ancient world of legends about becoming and dying - fascinate her and inspire her to create works about different states of being. Every phase of life involves letting go of the old and the possibility of a new beginning. Sculpture in bronze. This limited edition of 199 pieces is signed and individually numbered. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. ars mundi exclusive edition. Format 20 x 21 x 20 cm (W/H/D). Weight approx. 2.8 kg.
They are regarded as messengers and mediators between the spiritual world and human beings. Bodirsky shapes the hair of her angels into a fan-like wing for a face that rests within itself, but at the same time seems to dwell in other worlds. Sculpture in bronze. This limited edition of 199 pieces is signed and individually numbered. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished. ars mundi exclusive edition. Format 20 x 21 x 7 cm (W/H/D). Weight approx. 2.4 kg. With hanging device.
Mostert's series of figures sitting on high stools demonstrates her precise powers of observation; the largely abstract and faceless figures achieve their effect solely through the body language they and their role present. Edition in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 199 copies, numbered and signed. Format 25 x 5 x 8 cm (H/W/D). Weight 0.5 kg.
Mostert's series of figures sitting on high stools demonstrates her precise powers of observation; the largely abstract and faceless figures achieve their effect solely through the body language they and their role present. Edition in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 199 copies, numbered and signed. Format 19 x 5 x 6 cm (H/W/D). Weight 0.49 kg.
Mostert's series of figures sitting on high stools demonstrates her precise powers of observation; the largely abstract and faceless figures achieve their effect solely through the body language they and their role present. Edition in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 199 copies each, numbered and signed. King: Format 25 x 5 x 8 cm (H/W/D), weight 0.5 kg. Queen: size 19 x 5 x 6 cm (h/w/d), weight 0.49 kg. Both sculptures in a set.
The 'cultic song of consecration to Dionysus' - the meaning of the name - is a recurring motif in the artist's work. Two-part sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost mould technique. Limited edition, 998 copies numbered in Arabic. Patinated by hand and painted according to the artist's specifications. The cut surfaces are polished and bear the artist's signature. Undersides covered with felt. Size of the entire sculpture 35 x 16 x 14 cm, weight 12.3 kg.
All muscles tensed, head bent low to attack: Martin Pottgiesser's bull is bursting with power, cast in bronze using the lost wax technique, chiselled and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 49 pieces, numbered and signed. Size 17 x 30 x 14 cm (H/W/D). Weight 7.4 kg.
Bronze, green patinated and highly polished surface, stamped. Limited edition of 5 pieces. From the series 'Loves who don't know how to get by in this world'. With certificate. Size 37 x 15 x 15 cm (h/w/d).
Bronze with highly polished surface, stamped. Limited edition of 5 pieces. From the series 'Loves who don't know how to get by in this world'. With certificate. Size 25 x 10 x 10 cm (h/w/d).
Bronze, black patinated and highly polished surface, signed and stamped. Limited edition of 8 pieces + 1 E.A. copy. With certificate. Format 25 x 10 x 10 cm (h/w/d).
Becker's sculpture combines the beauty of the prehistoric ammonite, twisted with mathematical precision, with the no less beautiful, even features of a woman's face - a surreal-looking bust that could also come from a millennia-old mythology. Edition in fine bronze with partial gilding. Cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and partially gilded. Limited edition of 99 pieces, signed and numbered. Format incl. slide base 27 x 8.5 x 13.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 2.7 kg.
Becker's sculpture combines the beauty of the prehistoric ammonite, twisted with mathematical precision, with the no less beautiful, even features of a woman's face - a surreal-looking bust that could also come from a mythology thousands of years old. Edition in fine bronze. Cast using the lost wax technique, multi-coloured patina. Limited edition of 198 pieces, signed and numbered. Format incl. shell limestone base 27 x 8.5 x 13.5 cm (H/W/D). Weight approx. 2.6 kg.
In Becker's sculptural depiction of his ammonites, the harmonious interplay between the symmetrical shell shape and the natural beauty of the female body is particularly striking. Edition in fine bronze. Cast using the lost wax technique, multi-coloured patina. With 24 carat gold leaf on the mask. Limited edition of 49 pieces, numbered and signed. Format incl. shell limestone base 30 x 11 x 8 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 3.3 kg.
In Becker's sculptural depiction of his ammonites, the harmonious interplay between the symmetrical shell shape and the natural beauty of the female body is particularly striking. Edition in fine bronze. Cast using the lost wax technique, multi-coloured patina. Limited edition of 149 pieces, numbered and signed. Format incl. shell limestone base 30 x 11 x 8 cm (H/W/D). Weight approx. 3.3 kg.
The head of Becker's 'Goldammonite' as a snail-shaped ammonite and the abdomen in the shape of a mermaid - this is how the fantasy figure by artist Michael Becker sits enthroned on its stone plinth. The highly polished head gives the figure the name Goldammonite. Edition in fine bronze. Cast using the lost wax technique, partially patinated and polished. Limited edition of 99 pieces, signed and numbered. Format incl. slide base 39 x 42 x 10.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight 6.5 kg.
Becker's sculpture adds a third dimension to his two-dimensional image 'Blendender Auftritt'. Here, too, the effect is well-calculated: it appears both graceful and voluptuous in its forms and is of great elegance, which is further emphasised by the contrast between the highly polished body and the dark patinated robe. Edition in fine bronze. Cast using the lost wax technique, partially patinated and polished. Limited edition of 199 pieces, signed and numbered. Size of the slide base 3 x 7 x 6 cm (h/w/d). Total size 29 x 7 x 6 cm (h/w/d). Weight 1.1 kg.
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 6 pieces, numbered, monogrammed and bearing the foundry mark. Size approx. 18.5 x 20.5 x 19 cm (h/w/d).
Michael Jastram's sculpture 'Bison' radiates a powerful presence and captures the essence of these majestic animals in a unique way. It is also a symbol of strength, freedom and the connection to nature. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 30 pieces, numbered, signed and stamped with the foundry and ars mundi hallmark. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limited edition. Format approx. 15 x 22 x 8.5 cm (h/w/d). ars mundi exclusive edition.
