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sugarcube5419

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plaster(?) art
« on: July 03, 2013, 09:43:47 am »
goodwill for 9.99.   

think it's plaster, so heavy no markings but is she anybody out of greek mythology?

an added question--how would one hang something so heavy? 

do you think this is old?
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2013, 09:57:31 am »
Put it in a wood frame.
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2013, 10:21:48 am »
Good Answer
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2013, 10:36:42 am »
Might be a depiction of Artemis (Diana to the Romans) , although she's most frequently depicted with a bow & arrow/quiver & deer ....
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2013, 10:42:26 am »
thanks all

fancy--thx for the extra info-I couldn't tell you if she's holding a septor (sp)  or a weapon

is she hand carved do you think?
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2013, 01:33:46 pm »
putting this in a frame, is not a good idea,...mounting it on a back board would be much better...cos by the look of the plaster edge, it is misshapen and not square,..as for being handcarved...i very much doubt it....its more likely to have been cast....to mount this on a back board is relatively simple....if you allow say 4in all round...you can frame a backboard with picture frame moulding..then mount this plaster on the backboard,
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2013, 01:39:36 pm »
thx big wull
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2013, 02:06:31 pm »
Ahhh Wullie...you are taking the "i'm not accepting a challenge route" on this one!  :P

Depends on the look you want.  Mount to a backboard if you want the entire piece to show for a rustic look.  You can even stain it/highlight it with tinted clear coat

For a more finished look you can frame it!

Your choice.

Hard to tell if it is old or newer without a hands-on.  Plaster relief pieces have been around for centuries!!!
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2013, 02:19:18 pm »
Not old !! Probably 70`s !! You didn`t say how big !! I would just get a small easel !!
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2013, 02:31:08 pm »
Quote from: KC on July 03, 2013, 02:06:31 pm
Ahhh Wullie...you are taking the "i'm not accepting a challenge route" on this one!  :P

Depends on the look you want.  Mount to a backboard if you want the entire piece to show for a rustic look.  You can even stain it/highlight it with tinted clear coat

For a more finished look you can frame it!

Your choice.

Hard to tell if it is old or newer without a hands-on.  Plaster relief pieces have been around for centuries!!!
;D ;D ;D
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2013, 02:59:47 pm »
Mart-love that idea--I happen to have an easel!!!
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2013, 07:55:28 pm »
I second that motion Mart! 
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2013, 08:07:43 pm »
Lots of things like this around in 70`s !!  Big antique craze hit !!  Everyone wanted "old stuff " to decorate with !!
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2013, 09:01:54 pm »
thx mart--so heavy wonder what they did with them?  I mean it could tear down a wall heavy.  Its going on the easel for sure.
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Re: plaster(?) art
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2013, 02:34:25 pm »
Yes it was but you would be surprised at all the walls these plaster things hung on !!  Including my mothers !!  It was a cheap material and easy to pour and distress !!  Could get the look of hundred year old stone for pennies !!
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