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Lucky Handling H4-Lu1
When we wish someone good luck, we often say, “fingers crossed!” Hand-sculpted and cast in bronze using the lost wax method, this easily recognized hand symbol represents luck. This one-of-a-kind bronze sculpted hand has a delicate scrolling design pattern on the back side.
“Fingers crossed!” is the iconic sign/symbol for good luck and good fortune. Cast in bronze using the lost wax method, this one-of-a-kind bronze sculpted hand has a delicate scrolling design pattern on the back side.
A fanciful addition to any cabinet of curiosities, mantlepiece, desk or display, the Lucky Handling will be a treasured gift for the young at heart, artists, collectors of the unusual, sculpture fans and art enthusiasts. Offer encouragement to friends and loved ones - perfect for birthdays, holidays and special occasions.
Signed open edition. 3/4 scale, 5.5”x 2.25”x 2". Complimentary black velvet gift pouch and free shipping in the continental US included.
The majority of the bronze casting process is done by us here at our Santa Fe studio, including the design, sculpting, mold-making, wax pouring and dressing, welding, bronze chasing and patina.
We originally hand-sculpted this piece in clay. After casting, it is meticulously hand-finished and we torch apply a unique patina coloration. The combination of heat and layering creates subtle to striking variations in color, value and pattern that cannot be exactly replicated. As the Handlings are all handmade, no two are identical. To learn more about our creative process, you can visit www.kristinepoole.com and www.colinpoole.com.
Care and feeding for your bronze sculpture: Enjoy your Handling in the way that most delights you. Bronze has been revered as a wonderfully durable material for sculpture for over 2500 years. One of the treasured qualities of bronze is that it responds to its environment. Its patina coloration can mature beautifully with time.
Your Handling either has a light coat of wax or a mist of lacquer followed by wax to help preserve the vibrancy of the patina. Touching your Handling frequently may subtly shift its patina, giving it an even more personal quality. If you prefer to maintain your talisman’s original coloration, you can occasionally give it a very light coat of any clear paste wax, and buff to a sheen with a soft cloth.
Colors look different under various lighting scenarios and on different computer monitors or cell phone screens. While we strive to represent the colors as accurately as possible, due to display screen color variation, there may be slight shifts. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.