Sculptures Embody The Works Of Renaissance Masters

Released on = August 10, 2004, 1:47 pm

Press Release Author = Nick Volpe

Press Release Summary = Wall Sculptures are available in a variety of themes and
designs to decorate any home decor.

Press Release Body = Succasunna, NJ -- August 12, 2004 --I have traveled throughout
old European countries and have marveled at the works of the old world masters,
Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael and others. Often I wished I could have brought
some of these works back to decorate the walls of my own home or garden. Well, I
recently discovered a group of individuals who have dedicated their talents to
recreating some of these works for all to acquire. The folks from Design Master
Associates and Facsimilies have put together what I feel is a great collection of
home décor wall sculptures based on old world paintings and carvings.

Some of the sculptures you may recognize from your own travels or viewings from
books and magazines. One thing is for certain; you will not be disappointed in the
quality of these museum grade reproductions.

Not all of the sculptures have been recreated from the old world masters; the folks
at Facsimilies have used their talents in creative ways. Their source of
inspiration may surprise you. An idea can come from many different places, such as
your own backyard.

When I was a kid (some may say that I still am), I use to ride my bicycle through
cemeteries. No, not because I was weird, but rather it offered a place of serenity
and I would love to look at the old statues or carvings on headstones. Some of the
works found there are quite impressive.

Facsimilies has recreated some of its carvings from head stones found in cemeteries
in the New England. You would be amazed at the sources of inspiration that exist in
such places. What may have otherwise been lost to the world has now been
immortalized in some of their reproductions. The stories they tell can captivate the
heart and imagination. One sculpture, from a grave in Plymouth, MA, commemorates the
story of William Churchill who lost his life aboard the sailing ship, Plymouth Rock,
while in route to Rochelle, France (1846).

Facsimilies produces sculptures in a variety of themes. Select from the categories
of Angels, Art Nouveau, Celestial, Egyptian, Gargoyles, Renaissance, Victorian,
Roman, and Greek, to name a few. There is no doubt that you will come across a
category of interest that suits your home décor.

With each piece of artwork comes an official authenticity card (slightly larger than
a business card) that describes the sculpture, history and period dating. You’re
getting the artwork and the history that is behind it as well. The card can be
framed and hung along side the sculpture for all to see and be informed, just like
in the museums.

The sculptures are made out of a durable material that provides the type and quality
deserving of such artwork. The material is called hydrostone, which is a gypsum
(USG) product. For all you chemistry buffs, it’s made from a combination of calcium
sulfate hemihydrate (plaster of Paris), portland cement and crystalline silica. You
can check out more information about gypsum and its other uses at www.usg.com. It’s
not suitable for outdoor use.

Some reproductions are available in a variety of finishes; bronze, ivory, pewter,
slate, marble and antique gold are some of the available looks. My favorite finish
is the antique gold as seen on the sculptures of St. Cecelia and Scipio, the Elder.

About the artist, Jay W. Hungate trained at the Massachusetts College of Arts and
has worked in many types of materials, bronze, resins, clay and stone, to name a
few. In the past he has worked with skilled artisans of Carrara, Italy, practicing
the age-old tradition of carving marble. Currently, Jay and his studio have been
working in cements and hydrostone. The inspirations for his designs, as seen in the
Facsimilies sculptures, stem from his interests in Gothic architecture and classic
statuary.

Reasonably priced starting from $20.00, these works of art offer an inexpensive way
to furnish your wall spaces with museum quality artwork. You will discover sizes to
fit any area in your home. At these prices, they also make truly wonderful and
inexpensive gifts for occasions like house warmings, showers, weddings, birthday’s,
and anniversaries.

Nick Volpe is always searching for unique artifacts created from the imagination of
the human spirit. Those mentioned within this article are from the Design Master
Associates and Facsimilies Collections and can be viewed on his website at
http://www.nfvproducts.com.

For information: http://www.nfvproducts.com

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