World of Art Showcase, in Association With Las Vegas Based Art Encounter, Will Sell Bronze Castings of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Horse and Rider' Sculpture, the Iconic Artist's Only Surviving Three-Dimensional Artwork
(firmenpresse) - LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 12/13/12 -- The (), a unique celebration of the visual arts featuring many of the world's most renowned painters and sculptures at has just added the most prestigious name yet to their roster -- !
In last , a bronze casting of a 500-year-old da Vinci beeswax sculpture was unveiled to the world by Las Vegas-based , renowned fine art appraisers and brokers who have examined, appraised, and helped buy and sell works by some of the most prominent artists of the last 150 years.
For the first time in history, a limited number of Leonardo da Vinci bronze castings are now available to collectors. The works, titled "Horse and Rider," will be shown and sold at the World of Art Showcase.
The mold's owner, American businessman , has committed to donating $1 million from the proceeds to the 's substance abuse program.
currently on display at as part of the Da Vinci -- The Genius exhibit through , is the only known three dimensional piece of art created by the renowned artist still in existence.
The recent history behind the unveiling of "Horse and Rider" is fascinating. In 1987, Lewis purchased the mold from the original beeswax which had been authenticated by Professor , widely considered the world's foremost living authority on Leonardo and professor emeritus of art history and the at
From the mold a master bronze sculpture was created. Thus a new authenticated work was created from one of the world's artistic masters, nearly 500 years after his death.
After the stunning re-discovery of the mold, Mr. Lewis turned to , whose expertise and 20 year background in the marketing and appraisal of fine art made them the perfect choice as the exclusive worldwide sales and distribution source for the extremely limited castings.
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Datum: 13.12.2012 - 18:24 Uhr
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