The wild boar proclaims the overcoming of dangers. It stands in the way of adversaries without fear if they get too close to the pack and is close to the earth. The Bayreuth sculptor Axel Luther, born in 1951, creates his works from what he calls his inner reality, usually without any preliminary studies. The animals just flow out of him and he captures them in their essence. Edition in art bronze, cast by hand, with a bronzed surface. Limited edition of 199 copies, numbered and signed. Format 34 x 20 x 13 cm (W/H/D). Weight 4.5 kg. Exclusively at ars mundi.
On this black land donation stone, the ruler Nabuapal-iddina, leaning on his royal staff, grants a plot of land to a grateful official. Original: British Museum, London. Neo-Babylonian, c. 885 BC, stone. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, cast by hand. Size 11 x 17 cm, with moulded base.
These former rulers of the Jurassic Sea have only survived in reclusive forms. The rhombic-scaled disc-shaped pycnodonids possessed a dentition rich in teeth. Original: Bürgermeister-Müller-Museum Solnhofen. White Jurassic / Malm. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, moulded by hand, with limestone effect. Size 102 x 73 cm (W/H) with hanging device.
In Florence, the unique Renaissance artist was commissioned by Duke Cosimo de Medici to create the famous bronze statue of Perseus for the Loggia dei Lanzi, the shining pinnacle of Florentine sculpture at the time. The allegorical statue of Liberty was intended to symbolise the heroic victory over dark forces achieved with divine assistance. At the time, such triumphs were best symbolised with severed heads. Original: Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence. Bronze. Circa 1550. polymer ars mundi museum replica cast by hand with bronzed surface. Total height 72 cm.
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished by hand. Limited edition of 199 pieces, numbered and signed. Size 22 x 37 x 15 cm, weight approx. 9 kg.
ars mundi exclusive edition, moulded by hand. Limited world edition of 498 pieces in total. Height approx. 33.5 cm. Weight 5 kg. Edition in artificial marble. Art cast from ground resin-bonded marble. Limited edition of 299 copies, numbered and signed.
ars mundi exclusive edition. Limited world edition of 498 pieces in total. Height approx. 33.5 cm. Weight approx. 7 kg. Edition in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Patinated by hand. Limited edition of 199 copies, numbered and signed.
This elegant pair is an inseparable unit. The artistic, two-coloured design of the figures nevertheless reveals two individuals. Made from polished gunmetal bronze. Size 28 x 6.5 x 2 cm (h/w/d). Plate 8 x 8 cm. Weight 1.9 kg.
Expressive tango. The artist uses modern, simplified forms to emphasise the movements of the passionately dancing couple, which have merged into a single gesture. The skilfully sand-cast bronze sculpture is polished by hand and partially patinated green. Format 13.5 x 10 x 5 cm (H/W/D).
In intimate union: the artist harmoniously combines the elegantly flowing forms of the group of three into a single unit. Bronze sculpture made using the sand casting process, polished by hand and partially patinated green. Size 13.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm (h/w/d). Weight 0.4 kg.
The family as a threesome: father, mother and child are recognisable parts of the sculpture and yet inseparably united as a family. The dynamic sculpture by the painter and object artist Bernardo Esposto is made of polished gunmetal bronze and has been placed decoratively on a slate plinth. Size 19.5 x 24 x 7 cm (h/w/d).
No, it does not 'hump', rather it shows the viewer its 'heartfelt' affection in a highly original way. Sand-cast, patinated and polished by hand. Size 7 x 12 x 2 cm (W/H/D).
Love, as enduring as an elephant's memory, immortalised in a sculpture made of high-quality bronze. Cast using the sand casting process, patinated and polished by hand. There are many opportunities to express your affection with Esposto's work of art. Format 9.5 x 10 x 2.5 cm (W/H/D).
Bernardo Esposto's heart-shaped horse sculpture is a suitable gift for special people. Cast in sand, patinated and polished by hand. Size 10 x 8 x 2 cm (h/w/d). ars mundi exclusive edition.
The owl symbolises intelligence and wisdom. Bernardo Esposto's heart-shaped owl sculpture symbolises affection and love. The perfect gift for very special people. Sand-cast, patinated and polished by hand. Size 10 x 13 x 2 cm (W/H/D). ars mundi exclusive edition.
Fused body shapes emphasise the intimate love. Bronze sculpture made by sand casting, polished by hand and partially patinated green. Size 14 x 5 x 2 cm (h/w/d). Weight 0.5 kg.
