Abraham Lincoln Art Gallery. ComLincoln Store Abraham Lincoln - Limited Edition - Cabinet Size Busts This cabinet size portrait edition of Abraham Lincoln was hand sculpted by artist and bronze sculptor James J. Nance and faithfully modeled after the artist's original life size Abraham Lincoln bronze portraits. Standing approximately sixteen inches tall with base, these Abraham Lincoln bronze cabinet busts possess their own unique character and are the perfect size for display on a desk, office credenza, curio cabinet, or bookshelf. These unique cabinet busts will make a perfect gift for collectors of Lincolnania, or for use as presentation awards, incentive awards, or achievement awards. Offered as a collector's open edition, these beautiful and finely finished bronze sculptures are hand cast using the "cold cast" method of art casting. Each cabinet sized bronze portrait bust is tastefully mounted on a black onyx marble and walnut wood base. |
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Patina
Due to the illumination from photographic lights, sculptural patinas are very difficult to photograph. Since these castings have a bronze surface, the patina
is hand applied using traditional bronze patina techniques. The color is a rich dark aged brown with a hint of red overlaying a golden undercoat. The brownwn
patina is partially hand rubbed back to reveal varied and complex golden bronze highlights which are evident on raised areas contrasted by subtle shadows in
recessed areas. The resulting patina is rich and traditional and will appear different in different light settings. In a dark room the patina will appear dark
and aged but under light the incredible golden brown patina will be revealed. Under direct sunlight or the photo flood lights used in these photographs, the
finish will appear brighter and lighter than normal. The areas on the busts which are normally black such as hair, beard, suspenders, and tie and coat have a
very subtle black patina applied over the finish which is then rubbed back. To prevent tarnishing, the patina is sealed with a lacquer coating and buffed with
bronze paste wax. Although the surface is durable, care should be exercised to avoid scratches with metallic objects. Polish the casting with a dry soft dust
cloth and once or twice a year use a small amount of paste wax.
