Architectural composite relief
There are several reasons why it is sometimes necessary to make a reproduction of an original sculpture or architectural detail; to replace a sculpture in an exterior location so that the original can be brought inside for protection, to allow access to a wider audience, to replace missing elements from an architectural design.
Plaster reproduction of a marble bust of Erskine May
Resin cast of Sir Hans Sloane
Plaster copy of a marble bust of Charles Darwin
An assessment is made of the artwork to determine the most appropriate technique for producing a replica. The condition of an artwork, its location and available finance will be factors that determine the most suitable methods to be used in manufacturing a reproduction.
Alabaster urns: Carved reproductions
Palace of Westminster, London: The King's Table, Purbeck stone, reproduction section
Taylor Pearce have extensive experience of taking moulds from original sculpture and casting reproductions in plaster, cement based materials or fiberglass and resin. Modern, cold cure, silicon rubber mould-making materials, which accurately records surface detail, enables extremely accurate copies to be produced. Hand finishing is then carried out to replicate different surface patinations.
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Coat of Arms: Modelling
Coat of Arms: Carving
Coat of Arms: Gilding and painting
Clay modeling and carving can also be employed to produce faithful copies. A traditional pointing machine allows for accurate measuring of an original sculpture providing information to be able to manufacture a hand made copy. These traditional techniques allow an accurate, hand crafted and unique replica to be produced in the same material as the original.