What are model horses? From toys to equisite works of art, model horses are miniature horse statues that are collected, shown in competitions like real horses, repainted into equisite works of art, and played...
Mobiles, suspended sculptures, and stabiles are available in a wide range of styles, materials and sizes. Some designs follow in the footsteps of Alexander Calder, while others explore new territory. As a...
Where would businesses be without signs? A big, red flying horse points the way to a gas station and yellow arches mean French fries are nearby! In the days before widespread literacy, illustrated signs...
The Gates of Paradise: Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Renaissance Masterpiece Introduction Thank you for your interest in bronze sculpture. Art bronzes are quite decorative and there is a wide range of quality and...
I was fortunate in becoming personally acquainted with Antonio Borsato. Over several years starting in 1968 thru the year of his death, 1982, I had unique opportunities to visit with him and his family and...
Early people honored animals for their strength and character, and the animal was recognized as a symbol for these traits. Myths gave special meaning or extraordinary qualities to common animals. In ancient...
Treasures From The Jade Road 1. When trying to clean jade artifacts never use strong detergents, hard abrasives, steel wool, or abrasive washcloths on the surface of ancient jades. If you want to clean...