Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdibronze sculpture of the Statue of Liberty – SLL1886
The bronze sculpture of the Statue of Liberty, by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi pays tribute to one of the most iconic symbols of American freedom.
Description
Statue of Liberty Bronze Edition
| Title | Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Lorenzo Ghiglieri (1931–2020) |
| Material | Cast Bronze |
| Finish | Hand-patinaed bronze with highlights |
| Edition | Limited Edition |
| Dimensions | Typically 24” to 48” H – Depending on Edition |
| Base | Marble or Bronze Base with Artist Plaque |
Features:
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- Classic Ghiglieri attention to detail
- Torch may include gold accents
- Patina highlighting the folds of the robe and flame detail
- Signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
THE ORIGINAL STATUE OF LIBERTY (Liberty Enlightening the World)
Original Statue of Liberty Overview
| Artist/Designer | Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi |
|---|---|
| Engineer | Gustave Eiffel |
| Location | New York Harbor, Liberty Island |
| Gift From | France to the United States, 1886 |
How It Was Made
| Material | Repoussé hammered copper (3/32” thick) over Eiffel-designed wrought iron framework |
|---|---|
| Height | 305 feet (from base to torch) |
| Assembly Process | Sculpted first in clay. Enlarged using wooden armatures and plaster models. Copper sheets were hammered over wooden molds (repoussé technique). Shipped in crates from France and assembled in the U.S. |
Innovations
| Structural Design | Eiffel’s iron skeleton allowed the copper skin to flex with wind |
|---|---|
| Patina | Natural green patina developed over time due to oxidation |
Symbolism
| Torch | Represents enlightenment |
|---|---|
| Broken Chains | Symbolize freedom from oppression |
| Crown Spikes | 7 spikes represent the seven continents and seven seas |
| Tablet | Inscribed with July 4, 1776 – U.S. Independence |
LORENZO GHIGLIERI'S STATUE OF LIBERTY BRONZE (Limited Edition)
It Was Made – Lost Wax Casting Process: Lost Wax Casting Process – Step-by-Step
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Clay Original | Ghiglieri sculpts a highly detailed clay version of the piece. |
| 2. Mold Making | A flexible rubber mold is created around the clay sculpture. |
| 3. Wax Casting | The mold is filled with molten wax, cooled, and removed to form a hollow wax replica. |
| 4. Wax Chasing | Artisans refine the wax form, sharpening fine details to match Ghiglieri’s original design. |
| 5. Ceramic Shell | The wax model is dipped multiple times in ceramic slurry, forming a hardened shell. |
| 6. Burnout | The ceramic shell is kiln-fired, melting the wax out and leaving a hollow mold—hence "lost wax." |
| 7. Bronze Pour | Molten bronze (approx. 2,000°F) is poured into the empty ceramic mold. |
| 8. Shell Removal | After cooling, the ceramic shell is carefully broken away to reveal the raw bronze. |
| 9. Metal Chasing | Skilled artists retool details, enhance lines, and perfect textures by hand. |
| 10. Patina Application | Heat and chemicals are applied to develop rich bronze tones, including greens and golds. |
| 11. Mounting | The finished piece is mounted on a marble or bronze base, then signed and numbered. |
How Lorenzo Ghiglieri’s Statue of Liberty bronze, made using the lost wax process, compares
Ghiglieri's Bronze Statue of Liberty VS Original Statue of Liberty
Comparison - Original vs. Ghiglieri’s Bronze:
| Feature | Statue of Liberty (NY Harbor) | Ghiglieri's Bronze Statue of Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | 305 ft (monumental) | Tabletop to monumental bronze editions |
| Material | Copper sheets over iron skeleton | Solid bronze cast via lost wax process |
| Construction | Repoussé copper, hand-hammered | Molded, wax cast, poured bronze |
| Support | Gustave Eiffel’s iron framework | Self-supported solid bronze |
| Color/Finish | Natural green patina (oxidized) | Patina applied by artist: bronze/gold/green tones |
| Purpose | Symbol of freedom, international gift | Collector’s fine art, tribute to Liberty |
| Detail | Broad, built for visibility from afar | Hyper-detailed, suitable for close inspection |
Why Ghiglieri’s Bronze is Special
| Legacy | Ghiglieri was renowned for his mastery of American symbols—this piece connects to his works like The Presidential Eagle and The American Patriot. |
|---|---|
| Collectibility | Limited edition, numbered, and signed—each is a museum-quality heirloom treasured by collectors worldwide. |
| Lost Wax Precision | The lost wax casting method allows for exceptionally crisp, lifelike details—finer than those achieved by repoussé copper techniques. |
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