Art Deco panel Nr D5-R

Art Deco architectural sculpture modelled by

Randall,

Art Deco Nortown Spandrel Panel Nr. D5-R

Interior cast with the Old Dirty Nickel finish.

These clay models are NOT simply molded copies taken off antiques, but were hand sculpted by Randall in the same styles and configurations as 19th century architectural sculptures.

While the Nortown theater is gone, you will be able to enjoy the lovely design in your home.

Molds made of my clay models enable clients to purchase interior cast-stone, or exterior concrete casts of my models for wall decoration, garden jewelry, or for incorporating into a brick wall in new construction.

These clay models as can be seen in the below studio photo are obviously NOT simply molded off existing antique pieces, while I do have a few that are, these hand sculpted clay models are created from scratch by Randall in water clay, and take an average of 30 hours to design, set up, layout and model each one.
I began my reduced scale model of the first in the set of three frieze panel designs.

Photo showing the design and it's guide-lines are now roughly drawn on the surface of the clay, and the design is progressing;

This is how all of these were done in the old days, and this is how I do them as well. This design is designated as Nr D5-R

When completed and dry, the clay models are molded, then interior cast-stone as well as concrete casts are available for clients to purchase.

Fans of Art Deco may have seen the Nortown theater in Chicago, the theater featured many interior plaster decorations as well as exterior terra cotta elements.

Some of the limited number of ornaments were salvaged and were for sale, most of these exterior pieces were quite large at over 30" wide and 20" high, 4-6" deep, my version of this will be in a more apartment/home friendly size/weight at around 21-1/2" by 13-3/4"

My version of the Nortown theater frieze panel is available now..
As a sculptor who specializes in these works I create pieces that will complement your home, garden, or business.

Please read the entire page, it contains details on finishes, shipping and many answers to the more common questions people have.

PRICE: The sculptures are priced at $65 for the interior cast-stone plus $34 flat rate shipping in a plywood crate, and $79 for concrete plus shipping (to be determined)

I just shipped one of these to Seattle and the cost was $32.52 for the shipping of the 48# box, and this one was cover wrapped in cardboard to avoid the $6 surcharge.

SIZE: Nominal 13-3/4" high by 21-1/2" wide.

WEIGHT:20-25#

QUESTION: Aren't these too heavy for my plasterboard wall Randall?

By no means! keep in mind- your walls weigh thousands of pounds and support the roof, they are built to support weight.

HOWEVER- do not use plastic or self adhesive picture hangars of any kind, or try to simply put a screw into the thin sheetrock- these will not hold and are not designed to.

The key is to install your mounting hooks or other hangars into the solid wood STUD inside the wall, these are typically spaced 16" center to center around the room. You should use an anchor rated to hold at least twice the shipping weight of the sculpture.

To show proof of what a sheetrock wall can hold, here is a photo of two shelves I installed on my bedroom wall for original sculptures that I couldn't mount any other way, the brackets are screwed into the wall studs with 3" screws and there are two heavy angle irons 5/16" thick steel behind the shelves that are invisible.

Total weight for the stone and terra-cotta shown- the top shelf is 175# and 125# for the lower shelf- 300# total;

Here is one more photo, three of my casts shown mounted on another wall in the bedroom- Art Deco D3-R, Nr 649-R Pan center, and Nr. 120-R "Elizabeth" panel- these are likewise installed with hangars screwed into the solid wood STUDS on the sheetrock wall- 150# approximately;

New designs

The clay models that can be seen by the work in progress photos on a growing number of my store pages such as 120-R "Elizabeth" Webster Hall Griffin, Nr 202-R girl keystone, Griffin panel Nr SH-R etc are obviously NOT simply molded off existing antique pieces, these hand sculpted models are created from scratch by Randall in water clay, and typically take an average of 30 hours to set up, layout and model each.

When the clay models are molded here with high quality silicone, interior cast-stone as well as concrete casts are available for clients to purchase. The mold making process usually destroys the unfired clay model.

Instead of moulding existing antiques which are limited to what happens to be for sale at a given time at antique and salvage firms, costly to purchase, typically fairly large in scale (meant to be seen from the street 5 floors below) and are more difficult to display in today's smaller homes and apartments; The Lost New York City Collection has been rapidly expanding into creating brand new original models based on authentic 19th century and early 20th century Victorian and Art Deco architectural sculptures. While I do have a small number of direct molded pieces, these are being phased out over time in favor of creating my own original models. There are some 15 designs created by Randall in the last year all in the authentic looking Victorian and Art Deco styles used on these unique 19th and early 20th century buildings.

Existing sculptures on salvage sites usually cost well over $1,000 today, are often damaged and typically you will rarely ever find a pair of anything.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

Sculptures in Randall's Lost New York City Collection are copyrighted with all rights reserved, this includes reproductions of antique pieces upon which I made certain modifications, alterations or changes- the changes are copyright and reproduction of same would constitute copyright infringement. I do not sell molds, nor casts for others to replicate and will enforce my proprietary rights. I reserve the right to decline sales to anyone.

Original clay models created by Randall (and all of my casts of them produced for sale) carry my stamped model numbers, paw-print logo, date of creation and signature on one of the sides. Additionally, the casting number and casting date are inscribed by hand on the back of every cast.

General information applicable to all of my sculptures

My standard cast-stone is for INTERIOR OR UNDER A COVERED PORCH/SUN ROOM ONLY! Out in the garden they might last 4 or 5 years, maybe longer before showing weather damage.
If you are looking for something to place in the garden or build into a wall, I offer concrete as a special order item which takes approx 3 weeks. Not all pieces are available in concrete, inquire before ordering.
All of my sculptures have a heavy wire embedded on the back to hang them on the wall.
I can produce any quantity and custom configurations.
All of my sculptures are personally hand-cast in my home studio, they are signed, numbered and dated. These are finished to order at the time of purchase.

FINISHES AVAILABLE

I offer several different finishes and all finishes are available on all sculptures as you wish. The suggested default finish for each is shown in the ordering menu for each sculpture. On certain pieces- 2 metallics are standard. They vary from piece to piece, and actual colors displayed on your monitor will vary as well. From left to right (the last three are not shown) they are;