“The Politicians” bronze sculpture by Christopher Keene. The politicians are made up of two hippos, an alligator and another spiny reptile – typical politicians! Very intricate and detailed bronze work from the lost wax manufacturing process. Signed in the flagstone floor, “Keene ’78″ and is 1/10 (one of ten).

Bronze Rhinoceros by Salvador Dali. It’s a small version, numbered, limited edition of a very famous piece of his work. It has a typical bronze patina with a light green wash over it. The foundry that created it for Dali is Airaindor. On the edge of the base it reads: “AIRAINDOR.177/350.VM.18F”. The base is cast bronze as well with a mottled, green patina.  Salvador’s signature is scribed into the base. “Salvador Dali”. Excellent condition. $3,000. Size: 6.3 ” L x 3″ W x 4.75″ H. Wt: 4 lb. 1.8 kg.

An Artist’s Proof bronze, “The Hand” with black patina. Attributed to Fernando Botero. Signed and numbered: “E/A Botero 6/12″ with the foundry mark just above his signature: “Fondoria M Italy”. Purchased from a dealer in Columbia and brought to Canada in 2002. The piece speaks of Botero’s creativity that shows the strength and power of the human being. A fine example of his work that shows subtly and grace created from the lost wax technique in bronze from a foundry. Remarkable work in excellent condition. No COA or paperwork.

A magnificent sculpture signed and dated: “Pierre Jules Mene 1869″. This is a very famous piece and I’m told that there was an edition of 10 and no two pieces are the same. The hand finishing and detail of this work is mesmerizing. It’s against a mirror so you can see the fully finished back. The detail on the back is the same as the front – marvelous.  Solid bronze.

Paradox of the Trapper. A unique, one-off, original, bronze wall-mount, sculpture by the renowned, Canadian sculptor, Christopher Keene.  It portrays a trapper confronted with a life challenge for he and his horse. Extreme realism that is frightening. Much detail including showing the trapper’s glove on the ground. Did he survive? I think so.  ArtCast did the lost wax bronze process and Chris did the final detailing and the patina, leaving much of it rough, to create the remote, northern, winter, outdoor atmosphere. No edition was created. COA in hand. Excellent, original condition.

Portrait of a President. A unique, one-off, original bronze sculpture by the renowned, Canadian sculptor, Christopher Keene. This piece  was created to draw attention to President Nixon’s dark side. An American Bald Eagle protrudes from Nixon’s jowly face. It shows that the President was strangling himself. It shows his feet going in different directions and when you turn it around you see that his head is filled with snakes. Nixon’s eyes are closed suggesting that the end of his term had arrived. The bronze is supposed to be placed on a mantle with a mirror behind it so you can see into Nixon’s thinking. ArtCast did the lost wax bronze process and Chris did the final patina leaving much of it rough to amplify Nixon’s muddy language and dealings. No edition was created. Excellent, original condition. COA in hand.

An original sculpture by JMac. She is a renowned, long-time, Toronto sculptor with much International success. This piece is made from hundreds and hundreds of spikes projecting out from a female upper torso. Riveting, and the centre of any discussion on modern art. Matt black, smooth texture under the black spikes. “Black Mail” quite appropriate. Excellent condition. $6,500. Size: 30″ H x 14″ W x 12″ D. Wt: 20 lb. 9.0 kg

Unique, rare, bronze sculpture by Louis Icart, 1888-1950. “Le Chat qui Dort”. The cat that sleeps. Typical of his mildly erotic and amusing work. It is created by the lost wax technique. The piece has the title and signature and the foundry stamp. Foundry being “Edition Paris” In the centre of their seal is their logo. The title is on the front. The signature “Louis Icart” is bottom right side. Excellent work.  There is no edition number whatsoever so this a unique, one-off sculpture. I have a COA from Nathan Daniel Isen of Philadelphia, PA where he states that this is a “Unique proof, conceived before final edition” and in excellent condition.

Etruscan Horse with saddle by Fernando Botero. Signed and numbered rear right leg: “E/A Botero 1/6″. Has foundry mark “Fondria Italy” with capital “M” in the middle. Solid bronze with aged, green, patinated finish. Excellent condition.

Ballerina by Fernando Botero. Solid bronze on brazed bronze plate base. Signed and numbered: “Botero E/A 1/3″. Has foundry mark “Fondria Italy” with capital “M” in the middle. Dark, charcoal black, shiny patina. Quite a lot of detail, nicely cast.  Although she is large, she has delicate movement – one of Botero’s signature concepts.  Excellent condition

Bronze “Reclining Woman” with black patina by Fernando Botero. Signed and numbered: “Botero 3/6″ with the foundry mark just above his signature. Purchased from a dealer in Columbia and brought to Canada in 2002. The piece speaks of Botero’s creative impulse to show the strength and power of women. A fine piece of work. Excellent condition. No COA or paperwork.