White River Foundry is skilled in the restoration and maintenance of bronze and stone sculpture. We have done numerous restorations in all types of metal and stone. If you have a sculpture or other item in need of repair or refinishing, contact us for an estimate and advice. References are available upon request. Our work is museum quality.
Outdoor bronzes need maintenance to retain their beauty and integrity. Acid rain is especially bad on older leaded type bronzes. We offer complete onsite maintenance of bronze articles, from complete refinishing to scheduled cleaning and sealing. Bronzes should be scheduled for a yearly seal at a minimum, especially in urban settings. We will be happy to discuss your needs and supply information for maintenance schedules.
Below are photos of a recent restoration we completed of a Civil War Memorial in Terre Haute, IN.
There were four over life size figures, a monumental scale figure, a large 2x bust and plaques.
We use a special blasting technique (cryogenics) that leaves no residue at the site and is very gentle to the surface of the metal.
Taking down the monumental figure. Note four smaller figures at bottom and large plaques. These sculptures were done in situ, with no harm to the surrounding stone.
High work. Taking down the monumental bronze. (16 feet tall)
Bust of Francis Vigo before removing old patina and grime.
Showing the old (left) and new, un-finished surface. Note original French Brown patina is still intact after 100 years using cryogenic blasitng.
finished bust with French Brown enhanced and hot waxed.
