Antique things every day are becoming increasingly popular. They are interested in not only collectors, but also connoisseurs of retroettetics in the interior. Especially cited Vintage bronze . Casting from this material has a big story, so sculptural masterpieces are considered an excellent idea for a gift.
History
During the period Middle Ages. Bronze sculpture had mostly mythological orientation. In addition to small statuettes, monumental artworks were created. In the epoch Revival Products have become more sophisticated and romantic. With coming baroque Stattails began to appear in the form of people engaged in some kind of business, dancing, sports, playing musical instruments, writing, etc. Neoclassicism It was marked by the transition to the manufacture of plot works of metal. Also, the bronze began to be actively used in the interior: candlesticks, clocks and other elements were made of it.
In Tsarist Russia in the XVIII-XIX centuries, products were popular on the topic of hunting, people's life, military affairs. In Austria, the "Vienna Bronze" received widespread during this period. Miniature figures with non-standard plots conquered at first glance. Frogs playing chess, cat skiing, mouse-croupier and other fun robes were sent to the shops of Paris, New York, London. Arabic theme was also popular.
In Russia, in the XIX century, a tendency to decorate bronze little glances gilding, multicolored enamel.
Peculiarities
In the modern world, where production is delivered to the flow, the value of exclusive vintage things increases . They can tell about the peculiarities of a certain era, the trends of design and architecture, moral values. Hands and metal itself. Modern bronze differs from the old one. It includes aluminum, zinc, silicon. The antique metal is an alloy of tin and red copper. This is exactly what makes it products a charming reddish-brown tint with a golden chip.
Metal has high strength. That is why the Master of the past created various products from it, including major elements of the interior, and a miniature decor. Even jewelers resorted to the use of this material.
Also bronze is resistant to corrosion. If you store the subject under normal conditions, do not expose it high humidity and regularly clean up with a soft cloth (for example, flannel), it saves shine and color for a long time.
Variety of products
Antique bronze items can be conditionally divided into several categories:
- interior elements (candelabra, chandeliers, table lamps, fireplace clocks, etc.);
- dishes (jugs, piles, dishes);
- household objects (inks, sets for writing, stand for feathers, ashtrays, bells, etc.);
- Sculptural compositions, figurines.
Each item has its own highlight. For example, candlesticks can be made in the form of angels holding flowers in the hands, or winged griffins. These are elegant small models that can be placed on the table or fireplace, and massive outdoor options reaching 1 meter altitude or more. Jugs and hours, as a rule, are decorated with complex ornaments and patterns, and sometimes sculptural elements. Even ashtrays are distinguished by beauty and charm.
Assequently metallic kits, such as cabinet and fireplace headsets, consisting of hours, candlesticks and other elements made in a single style.
Figurines are diverse. These are muses, mythical heroes, representatives of various professions of the past (blacksmiths, stallows, etc.), poets, musicians, dancers and just beautiful girls in elegant poses, children. Many models depict dogs and wild animals (deer, wolves, bison). Often you can find the figures of men on horseback.
There are products telling entire stories. For example, an ink device in the form of a casket, which stands with a circus clown with a hoop. Next to him on the shelf sits a trained dog in a tri-carc. Other pets are watching the fluffy artist performs tasks.
Master with jewelry accuracy worked out all the smallest details: drawing on clothes, drum details, carelessly abandoned hat.
Composition "Singing Oil" Represents the audience a household scene of the peasant economy. Next to the cow is a boy who holds a large oil tank. The girl sitting on the bench overflows milk to beat it with a wooden mortar, which is also made with maximum realistic.
A couple of lovers who go in a wheelchair, - Romantic sculpture. We see how a man hugs his companion for the waist and looks at her with tenderness. Surprisingly talented details of people, costumes of people. Deserves admiration and image of a horse carrying a wagon.
But an example for harsh men. The battle scene amazes with its dynamism. It seems that the participants of the fight will revive and continue the battle.
Antiques
Today, the bronze antiques did not lose its artistic value. On the contrary, some products are estimated by hundreds of thousand rubles. These are mainly museum products that have greater historical and collective value. As a rule, they have documents certified by art historians and confirming the authenticity of their origin.
The most highly appreciated the works of the masters of the past years with the original signature of the author.
Nowadays in the market you can find Vintage products from France, Austria, England . However, the masterpieces of Russian masters are also recognized as one of the best. Luxuriously looks gilded and silver plated objects. Interesting options in which a pure metal is combined with enameled details.
Objects fully made of no coated material are also good in their own way. Over time, the natural oxidation of the material occurs. It is covered Patina (light golden bloom). It is this natural coating and gives the products a special charm, being evidence of their antique.
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