The art of reduction and concentration on essential features. This is how Raimund Schmelter lends his sculptures an unusual vitality. Cast from bronze using the sand casting process, patinated and polished by hand. With expertise. Weight approx. 1 kg. Size 11 x 10 x 3.5 cm (W/H/D).
Rainer Kriester (1935-2002) is one of the most important German sculptors of the late 20th century. His international breakthrough came in the 1980s, when he created numerous 'head signs', some of them monumental figures made of bronze, wood and stone. They are not masks, but highly individualised heads, engraved with the traces of life lived and experienced. It was the artist's express wish that scaled-down versions of his large-scale works be produced in bronze. We have now produced a numbered and signed special edition of 49 pieces each in either dark or light patinated bronze as an ars mundi exclusive edition. Original: 1982, ash wood, 195 x 60 x 95 cm, WVZ 230, privately owned by the Kriester family. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and dark patinated by hand. Moulded directly from the original and reduced. Limited edition of 49 pieces, individually numbered, signed and hallmarked with the foundry stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation certificate. Format 24.5 x 10 x 11.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 3.2 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Rainer Kriester (1935-2002) is one of the most important German sculptors of the late 20th century. His international breakthrough came in the 1980s, when he created numerous 'head signs', some of them monumental figures made of bronze, wood and stone. They are not masks, but highly individualised heads, engraved with the traces of life lived and experienced. It was the artist's express wish that scaled-down versions of his large-scale works be produced in bronze. We have now produced a numbered and signed special edition of 49 pieces each in either dark or light patinated bronze as an ars mundi exclusive edition. Original: 1982, ash wood, 195 x 60 x 95 cm, WVZ 230, privately owned by the Kriester family. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled by hand, polished and lightly patinated. Moulded directly from the original and reduced. Limited edition of 49 pieces, individually numbered, signed and hallmarked with the foundry stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation certificate. Format 24.5 x 10 x 11.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 3.2 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
His statues, wall reliefs and fountains, groups of figures, material paintings and exhibitions in Germany and abroad have made the Baden painter and sculptor Rainer Stiefvater widely known, and this work, which was only published in a small collector's edition and solemnly praises the beauty of creation, could soon be out of print. The artist, who was fond of mystery cults, was inspired to create his archaic frontal figure by sculptures from Freiburg Cathedral, but went back to their natural-cult source, the Magna Mater, once celebrated as the Mistress of the Earth with orgiastic spring festivals. This cycle is also symbolised by the growth rings rising from her shoulders. On her back she carries a lizard, which has symbolised the dark forces since the High Middle Ages. Edition of 49 pieces. Height 165 cm.
His statues, wall reliefs and fountains, groups of figures, material paintings and exhibitions in Germany and abroad have made the Baden painter and sculptor Rainer Stiefvater widely known, and this work, which was only published in a small collector's edition and solemnly praises the beauty of creation, could soon be out of print. The artist, who was fond of mystery cults, was inspired to create his archaic frontal figure by sculptures from Freiburg Cathedral, but went back to their natural-cult source, the Magna Mater, once celebrated as the Mistress of the Earth with orgiastic spring festivals. This cycle is also symbolised by the growth rings rising from her shoulders. On her back she carries a lizard, which has symbolised the dark forces since the High Middle Ages. Edition of 49 pieces. Height 165 cm.
The colourful relief sketch shows the meeting of a young royal couple from Amarna. However, the common naming of the sitters as Semenchkare and Merit-Aton, Akhenaten's son-in-law and eldest daughter, must be left with a question mark. Leaning on a long staff, the ruler stands casually before his wife, who presents him with a bouquet of flowers. The royal attire is characterised by fashionable refinement: a blue curly wig with a uraeus and neck ribbons, a broad collar and a finely pleated apron with a sash and several decorative ribbons. The queen wears a wide robe that emphasises her body shape rather than concealing it. A flower neck collar and the blue hair cap with double urn complete her regalia. Unlike her husband, she is not wearing sandals. The graceful scene is entirely in the style of the late Amarna period. Original: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Ägyptisches Museum. Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, around 1340 BC, painted limestone. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, moulded by hand, size 24 x 20 cm.
The works of Belgian artist Renaat Ramon are characterised by their great objectivity. Geometric structures, clear lines and a monochrome colour scheme are frequently recurring features of his sculptures. Despite their rational rigour, they also radiate something calming and harmonious. The Melpomene, who originally appears in Greek mythology as the muse of music, song and dance and later as the muse of tragedy, is transformed by Renaat Ramon with almost mathematical precision into a fascinating futuristic being. Sculpture in fine bronze, patinated and polished. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Limited edition of 75 pieces, numbered and signed, with certificate. Size 46 x 16 x 14.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight 10 kg.
The works of Belgian artist Renaat Ramon are characterised by their great objectivity. Geometric structures, clear lines and a monochrome colour scheme are frequently recurring features of his sculptures. Despite their rational rigour, they also radiate something calming and harmonious. Thalia, who appears in Greek mythology as the muse of comedy and entertainment, is transformed by Renaat Ramon with almost mathematical precision into a fascinating futuristic creature. Sculpture made of resin, painted black. With certificate. Size 45 x 15 x 17 cm (H/W/D). Weight 10 kg.
The works of Belgian artist Renaat Ramon are characterised by their great objectivity. Geometric structures, clear lines and a monochrome colour scheme are frequently recurring features of his sculptures. Despite their rational rigour, they also radiate something calming and harmonious. Thalia, who appears in Greek mythology as the muse of comedy and entertainment, is transformed by Renaat Ramon with almost mathematical precision into a fascinating futuristic creature. Sculpture made of resin, painted white. With certificate. Size 45 x 15 x 17 cm (H/W/D). Weight 10 kg.
Sculpture in fine bronze, patinated, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Limited edition of 75 pieces, numbered and signed, with certificate. Format 20 x 20 x 15 cm (H/W/D). Weight approx. 7 kg.
The marvellously shaped canopic lid in the form of a woman's head with a broad collar was used to close a large jug. A total of four of these calcite canopic jars were made for the funeral of Queen Kija, a concubine of Akhenaten. For unknown reasons, they were reused in later years - with some details altered - for the burial of Semenchkare, so that the final resting place of this ruler in the Valley of the Kings can be named as the place of discovery. Original: Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, around 1340 BC, alabaster. Polymer ars mundi museum replica moulded by hand, height with base 27 cm.
The maenads were the charming companions of Dionysus. At his festivals, they would get intoxicated with music and dance. Original: British Museum, London. Attic, late 5th century B.C. Marble. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, moulded by hand, with suspension device. Size 22 x 41.5 cm. Weight approx. 3 kg.
Details and scenes from the Kamasutra, the oldest Indian love book (4th to 6th century). The iconographic depiction in this masterful work of art corresponds to the prescribed canon. Original: Laksmana Caturbhuja temple, Candella dynasty, ca. 950 AD, ivory, private collection. reduction. Polymer ars mundi museum replica moulded by hand, shell limestone base, height with base 12 cm, width 38 cm.
Sargon (2350-2295 BC) was the founder of Akkad and thus of the first centrally administered empire in history. His people worshipped him as a divine being. This head once belonged to a life-size statue. Original: National Museum of Iraq, Baghdad. Nineveh Mesopotamia, around 2350 BC, copper. Polymer ars mundi museum replica cast by hand, height incl. plinth 53 cm. Diabase base 21 x 21 x 12 cm (w/h/d).
The Egyptians worshipped the sacred beetle as an embodiment of their sun god Re. Of independent significance are large specimens that were placed in the place of the deceased's natural heart as so-called heart scarabs. As a rule, a saying from the Book of the Dead is inscribed on the underside to prevent the heart from betraying the deceased before the judgement of the dead. The shapes can vary from case to case. Original: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz. Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, c. 1250 BC, slate. Polymer ars mundi museum replica moulded by hand, length 8 cm, width 5.5 cm.
An erotic relic from the early Hindu period, found in Shriangam, South India. Original: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz, ivory. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, moulded by hand. Size incl. base 21 x 10 x 4.5 cm (h/w/d).
Scientists are still puzzled by the mysterious signs of the Maya. Were they in contact with extraterrestrials? Feel the mystical aura emanating from the legendary Palanque slab for yourself. Original: Museo de Ruinas, Palenque. Classic Mayan period around 600 AD, stone.polymer ars mundi museum replica moulded by hand, reduction. Size with suspension 49 x 27 cm.
Aphrodite's servants, who represent cheerfulness, splendour and happiness, have shed their mythological garments. Relief based on the original Greek sculpture in the Louvre from the 1st century B.C. Polymer ars mundi museum replica cast by hand. Size 40 x 40 cm, with hanging device.
Inspired by the iconic sculpture 'The Thinker'. Figure made from porcelain-like resin casting. In a luxury gift box with certificate of authenticity. Signed. Size 23 x 18 x 14 cm (h/w/d). Weight 1.7 kg.
