This giant brass moose sculpture, an original Sergio Bustamante, came in broken after a move. It took some consideration to figure out how to repair it.

Materials

  • Brass

Processes

  • Cleaning
  • Soft soldering
Moves often damage precious items

Many clients have had to foot the bill themselves after a move. When you see sentimental pieces and beautiful works of art like this one, it is understandable that they would want it repaired.

We see many items that get damaged during a move. Movers often are unwilling to pay the repair costs when an item is not an easy fix.

In this case, the sculpture was light but awkward, so who knows how many movers could have dealt with an item like this?

soft soldering solution

This moose was roughly 24" x 30" x 40" and needed soft solder repairs.

It was cleaned and prepared for a soft solder to repair the antler and a section near the jawline.

restored patina & A strong repair 

The concern in repairing valuable items is ensuring that the repair is strong and that the patina is restored or maintained as much as possible. And that often means complimenting the patina of the original artist.

The soldering repair worked well, and the moose was ready to be hung proudly on a wall in a new space.

about the sculptor

Here's some information about the artist from his website.

"Sergio Bustamante is a prominent Mexican sculptor known for his ability to create expressive and unique works of art. His sculptures fuse elements of nature and Mexican culture, using various materials such as paper mache, bronze and ceramics. His works convey a feeling of vitality and movement. Bustamante has gained international recognition and is considered an influential figure in contemporary Mexican art."

stages of repair
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