{"product_id":"19th-century-french-casting-lost-wax-decorative-object","title":"19th Century French Casting Lost Wax Decorative Object","description":"A fine French bronze sculpture casting or \"cire perdue\"\/lost wax estimated to\u003cp\u003edate back to the 19th century. This interest mold depicts Centaurs and possibly Claudia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Lost-wax casting is a complex process, this mold is a perfect example and an interesting subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Greek mythology, Centaur is the father of the race of mythological beasts known as the centaurs or Ixionidae. The centaurs are half-man, half horse; having the torso of a man extending where the neck of a horse should be. They were said to be wild, savage, and lustful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaudia (Roman legend) Claudia was an ancient Roman Vestal Virgin and the daughter of Appius Claudius Pulcher. She intervened to save her father from attack by a group of plebeians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis satirical mold is an interesting conversational piece and would look wonderful framed or cast into bronze sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Undeniably, this 19th Century French Casting Lost Wax Decorative Object would enhance any traditional setting. Best framed or presented on a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917202759937,"sku":"LU4082113155861","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8652\/4673\/files\/13155861_master_e111e551-47e3-4464-93ef-7cc1360ce99e.jpg?v=1783522341","url":"https:\/\/euroantiques.us\/products\/19th-century-french-casting-lost-wax-decorative-object","provider":"Euro Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}