Metalsmith Art at Its Finest-- The Hand-Forged Weathervanes of Southern Sculptor David Smith
I use Earth elements, sculpting and Old World metalsmithing techniques to create some of the finest hand-forged architectural elements, especially weathervanes. The process is done entirely free-hand, without the use of moulds, stamps, or machines. It takes an average of 80 - 450 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the design, to create each piece. The end result is a unique work of art that will someday be worth a small fortune as an
antique -- an investment in fine art that your family will enjoy for generations.
"How could our eyes see the sun, unless they are sunlike themselves?"
--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832
Shown below are more examples of my original weathervanes, from recent eBay auctions:
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