Boehm "Patriot Eagle" Signed and Numbered Edition Created Exclusively for President and Mrs. Bush in 1991 Start Price USD 2,850.00 Current Price USD 2,850.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Villanova, PA See more about 'Boehm "Patriot Eagle" Signed and Numbered Edition' Description Artist: Boehm Studio Artisans Title: Patriot Eagle Sculpture Size: 23''H x 14''D x 14''W Sculpture Medium: Porcelain Edition Size: Limited edition of 500 About Boehm™ Porcelain : Since its founding in 1950, Boehm™ Porcelain Studio has carefully handcrafted individual pieces of Boehm™ porcelain sculpture using traditional methods derived from the ancient Chinese process of porcelain making. Highly skilled and trained artisans and craftsmen complete a series of intricate procedures to create a finished product held to the highest standards of artistic detailing and quality craftsmanship. Even in today's environment of technological advancement, each porcelain sculpture begins its life on paper, in sketch form. The sculptor then determines its size, structure, and floral accompaniments and shapes a rough model in modeling clay. Once the sculpture is finalized, mold makers proceed to carefully cut it into parts that complement each other. This process can last weeks. Boehm™ Porcelain Studio is recognized for creating pure porcelain sculpture from the whitest and purest clays. After being fired at approximately 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least one full day, sculptures then remain in the kiln for two days until properly cooled. When the pure porcelain is poured into these working molds, water is absorbed and a thin clay lining begins to build on their inside walls. After a time, the mold is opened and the still-damp shell of clay (called "greenware") is gently removed and cleaned. Normally twelve to twenty castings can be taken from a set of working molds before they begin to wear and a new set cast from the master mold is required. Pieces that successfully make it through the initial firing are refined to a smooth surface and hallmarks are applied to the bottom of the base, ready for the painter's brush, with re-firings in the kiln between applications of various colors. These colors are extracted in rock form from the earth and are then pulverized. Each art piece is fired at least three times. Even with these carefully designed props in place, many designs cannot be fired successfully and must be discarded. When finished, each piece is carefully examined against the original design and mold, in order to ensure that every detail is consistent and represents flawless craftsmanship. Finally, the sculpture is ready for packing and shipping. This last stage is a unique challenge in itself, but the Studio has devised a reliable, effective packing solution for every kind of porcelain piece. Every day, scores of Boehm™ porcelains are safely shipped to museums, palaces and homes around the world. And an art and science born twenty centuries ago continues. All photos are the exact item except the one with blue background is a stock photo from http://www.gallerydirectart.com/boe-40400.html. This retailer sells the item I have listed for (tem #: BOE-40400) $3,900.00 dollars. This is a valuable piece and a great chance for an ebay buyer to get a great deal. Ebay store "Madison Antiques and Gifts" has this listed on ebay for "Buy it Now" of $3198.00. There are others online available on sale, but none for less than Madison. I am going to sacrifice this one and it is a GREAT DEAL!!! Condition is perfect, new and no blemishes at all. This will cost a lot to pack and ship properly, but for a "Buy it Now" sale I will ship for free to the continental USA. Place a Bid!