Who makes the best Remington bronze reproductions?

Who makes the best Remington bronze reproductions?

The Frederic Remington Art Museum
The Frederic Remington Art Museum has created the finest reproductions available by scanning an original in 3D. Cast in the US using the traditional lost wax bronze casting method. Each cast is proofed twice in production by the Museum’s Curator. Nothing compares.

How much are Remington reproductions worth?

In the late 1980s, some replicas of Remington bronzes were selling for as much as $4,000. Today, you can buy one for as little as $350. And a desktop Remington statue can cost as little as $90.

How can you tell a fake Remington statue?

Authentic sculptures are made with the foundry’s name clearly cast into the bronze base. 2. In very few instances will an authentic cast be mounted on a marble base. Copies are frequently mounted on them.

How can you tell real bronze?

How to Check: Check the metal’s color by scratching the patina, real bronze has a reddish-gold color. But, since there are variations in the portion of the elements of the alloy, colors do vary from yellowish to onyx. But if the color is too blackish, or matted you should be alarmed.

How many Remington sculptures are there?

First, don’t always believe what you hear or read. There are only between 25 and 50 original sculptures from the original molds. They are museum masterpieces and worth millions of dollars. There are art historians who make it their life’s work to know where each of the original pieces are.

How do you clean bronze statues?

Dip a clean soft cloth in a solution of 2 cups distilled water and one tablespoon of a mild dish soap to clean grime away from the surface. Dust the statue regularly, at least once a week. Too much dust can damage the surface. Use a soft, clean, dry cloth and dust the statue thoroughly.

Where is the original Bronco Buster?

There is an “original” of Remington’s The Bronco Buster in the White House Oval Office. It is No. 23 and was cast by the Roman Bronze Works in 1903.

How much is a Remington painting worth?

Frederic Remington’s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $21 USD to $11,223,500 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is $11,223,500 USD for Coming Through the Rye, sold at Christie’s New York in 2017.

Is bronze worth any money?

Bronze is a great metal to scrap and is always worth more than brass, but less then copper. It is really important to know that bronze has to be completely clean in order to get the higher price on it. Bronze has a high scrap value when you want to cash it in.

What are Remington statues made of?

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Each Remington bronze statue is hand-cast in high-quality American bronze using the “lost-wax” method of bronze casting. They are made one at a time by skilled artists and include a solid marble base and nameplate. The rich chocolate brown patina is applied by hand.

Are bronze statues hollow?

Small statues were directly sculptured in wax, so that when it is invested (covered) with clay and the wax melts, the interior is completely hollow, so the bronze statuette is solid.

Are there reproductions of Frederic Remington’s bronzes?

The Frederic Remington Art Museum Shop proudly offers beautifully crafted reproductions of Remington’s bronzes. Many come in 3 sizes – full, medium and small. Each piece has been mounted on a marble base with a complimentary name plate featuring the artist’s name, the name of the sculpture, and our museum name.

How much does a Remington bronze sculpture cost?

Sometimes Remington bronze reproductions are offered as “vintage,” “older,” “signed,” “estate,” and “original,” when none of these words apply. Buyers are often urged to spend far more than the reproductions are worth. Generally, authentic Remington bronzes are not available anywhere for less than $75,000.

Where can I get a Frederic Remington statue?

When you’re looking for a classy statue to showcase around your home or business, World of Bronze has you covered. We carry a vast array of options, including the Frederic Remington bronze sculptures, giving you a variety of styles from which you can choose.

How can you tell if a Remington sculpture is authentic?

Here are two things to look for to reassure yourself further that a particular sculpture is not an original Remington bronze: 1. foundry mark. Most copies bear no indication of where they were made. Authentic sculptures are made with the foundry’s name clearly cast into the bronze base.