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Repair of Bronze Sculpture & Custom Mounting, Jim Dine’s The House (Heart), 1983

Discovery Green, Houston TX

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Bronze Welding Repairs by Guido Schindler, Conservation and Patina Restoration by Robert Pringle.

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Above: Robert Pringle and Guido Schindler reviewing cracked sections to be repaired prior to stripping the finish.

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Above: Finish stripped to reveal the original bronze surface.


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Above: Guido Schindler welds as apprentice Julia Gibbs maintains high heat to prevent rapid cooling.

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Above: Some of the welded crack repairs.

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Above: Welding on new stainless steel support brace to the backside of the sculpture.

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Above: Welding repairs after patina application by Robert Pringle.

 

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CUSTOM ORDERING INFORMATION
Please keep in mind that all our work is custom ordered.
We do not have stock inventory to choose from.
Projects shown on this website are examples of custom fabrication
of our own designs and those in collaboration with our customers.

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Schindler Metalworks

 

Guido Schindler

Studio 713.880.9787

info@schindlermetalworks.com

 

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