A beautiful bronze sculpture of a distinguished pheasant with a long regal tail. This figure is extremely lifelike and the craftsmanship and attention to detail are absolutely fantastic. It is solid bronze made by the classical cire perdue method. The pheasant is set upon an attractive marble base. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 18 x Width 29 x Depth 9 & Weight 1.9 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 3 inches & Weight 4.2 lbs Lost Wax Method sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Our reference: 02893