Leonardo da Vinci’s sculpture, Horse and Rider has been revealed publicly for the first time, at The Palazzo, Las Vegas. The sculptures have been cast in bronze from an original wax mold, believed to have been made by da Vinci himself. These bronze reproductions will be on display and a limited number of sculptures are available for purchase.
Richard A. Lewis purchased the wax mold and paperwork in 1987. The wax mold was found in Switzerland and later authenticated by Dr. Carlo Pedretti. Pedretti is an expert on works by da Vinci and has cited documentation of the mold to prove its authenticity.
The sculpture is 10″ tall, 8″ long, 3″ wide and is available in four patinas. Lewis has finally decided to share this work with the world, and it is amazing a mold crafted 500 years ago by Leonardo da Vinci will impact the 21st century. Sales will benefit the Salvation Army.
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