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Two Sparrows

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I have an amethyst geode that has been waiting for the right bronze sculpture for a number of years. It just so happens that these birds are ideal for this amethyst piece.

This sculpture can be a delightful addition to any collection. Amethysts are said to promote serenity and calm.

I expect to create two different, absolutely unique sculptures with these birds. The other sculpture I have created is The Basin, a piece also set on an amethyst cutting from a large geode.

SKU: 20241217 Category:

Description

This casting of two sparrows on a twig was a single cast of 860 grams of silicon bronze.

The amethyst is a unique part of a geode sourced from Sidi Rahal, Morocco. This amethyst shows a delightful soft purple colour.

The vast majority of agate from Sidi Rahal exhibits two rim layers: pink-orange (outer) and red-brown (inner). This amethyst shows the characteristic red layer band around the edge. The red coloration can be attributed to inclusions of hematite (oxidized iron).

The two birds were each given a ferric nitrate patina for a rich brown colour. The twig has a liver of sulphur (potassium sulphide) patina for a dark colour.

The sculpture is mounted on a walnut base with a tung oil finish.

Width: 30 cm
Depth: 12.5 cm
Height: 17.5 cm
Weight: 3.3 kg

Additional information

Weight 3.3 kg
Dimensions 30 × 12.5 × 17.5 cm

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