Commissioning a Portrait Bust
Sculpting Process
When working from live sittings, Anthony takes detailed measurements and reference photographs to inform the creation of the finished sculpture in his studio.
When a live sitting is not possible, he can instead work from existing photographic and video references — a method he has successfully used to produce accurate and lifelike portraits of historical figures.
Price Guide
Exact prices depend on the scale and complexity of the piece:
– Life-size bronze portrait busts from €8000 for a head-and-neck sculpture that can be cast as a limited edition (i.e. portraits of famous figures). One-off portrait busts from €12,000 for a head-and-neck sculpture. Larger busts that include the shoulders, chest or hands require additional pricing: please contact Anthony for a bespoke design concept and quote.
– Life-size statues from €50,000 for an adult figure that can be cast as a limited edition. One-off statues from €75,000.
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Timeline
Anthony will begin by discussing the specific requirements for the sculpture in order to develop a suitable design concept. Once this has been agreed upon, it typically takes a couple of months to create the clay sculpture from which the mould will be made. The casting and finishing of the bronze generally requires a further two to three months. It is therefore advisable to allow at least six months for the entire process.
Contact
For more information please contact Anthony via info@anthonysmithart.co.uk or +31-644099965 for a phone call or WhatsApp message.