Steven L Knight -

The creation of your art piece through the fine art foundry does not begin until we have received a 50% deposit (cleared funds) for your order. The lost wax casting process is very labor intensive. The eight weeks are an average production time during normal work loads. The actual time could be less or a little longer depending on how many pieces are going through the foundry.

How do I know the art will look like what I see on your website?

We make every effort to accurately photograph every original sculpture, using light and backgrounds that will show you the true color, texture and angles as well as size.

I personally inspect every casting to make sure it is true to the original clay sculpture and the photo images.

What is my guarantee?

Every piece is insured for replacement value for any damage in shipment. We also have made every effort to provide photos showing the bronzes clearly, but we also guarantee your satisfaction for ten days from arrival date. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, contact us and we will make arrangements to have the piece returned. You simply pay shipping and handling and insurance to return the piece, and we will return your purchase price. If there is a production flaw, we will give you the option of having it replaced, and we will pay all shipping costs. If you choose to not have it replaced, we will then also return your shipping costs.

Is there sales tax on my order?

The current law sates that if an online retailer has a physical presence in a particular state, they need to charge tax to anyone living in that state. Since Oregon has no sales tax, we are not required to charge sales tax. But that said, you the consumer, might be "technically" required to pay a "use tax" to your state if your state requires such tax.

Foreign shipments fall under the laws specific to that country.

How can I verify that my order is in process?

You may contact the production foundry.

Reinmuth Bronze Foundry
3295 Meadow Lane.
Eugene, OR 97402
Phone 541-463-8280
Fax 541-463-9660

Do you, the artist, have anything to do with the casting process?

Yes, I make sure each casting is representative of the original sculpture. I work closely with the foundry, particularly on the first orders, until the foundry staff is comfortable with the expectations I have of each piece.

What happens when an edition is sold out?

After all pieces are cast in the edition, the production mold is destroyed, and no more pieces are able to be produced.

What happens if someone tries to copy or cast from one of your pieces?

Each original is registered with the U.S copyright office and as such is under the protection of the U.S copyright laws.

Litigation, damages and a cease order are part of that protection.

Are there any castings made except for the ones in the edition?

Yes, there is a limited number of artist copies, one foundry copy and one foundry proof as spelled out in the Certificate of Authenticity and Origin.

What is the Certificate of Authenticity and Origin?

This is a document that accompanies each completed casting, signed by the artist and the production foundry, that guarantees the edition, materials and origin of each piece.

How long does it take you to create an original sculpture?

Most table size sculptures take me about six weeks of continuous work.

Larger pieces take considerably longer.

How long have you been an artist?

I have been actively creating fine art for over thirty years

Where do your ideas come from?

To conceptualize an art piece is generally a process that occurs over time. An idea can originate from anywhere. I work an idea around in my head. Before a sculpture begins, it has to have a reason, a message and carry with it emotion and spirit. I try to work out design and scale in my head as well, viewing the imagery from all angles. From there I ponder the mechanics, armature, anchor point or points etc. After that, the work evolves into the physical realm.

How is a bronze colored or how does a bronze get its color?

My sculptures, once in bronze, are then heated with a torch, while various chemicals are artistically brushed or spayed onto the raw bronze to create a chemical reaction. This is the patination process, and requires a great deal of skill and knowledge to create the desired result and to be able to duplicate the process on subsequent bronzes. We have provided a link to the entire foundry process on our Links page.