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Golden Bull & Bear is finished according to the traditional goldsmiths craft and attention to detail.
The goldsmith at work on a bear
Bull and bear are naturalistically modelled and the greatest value was placed on capturing proportion and the appropriate fighting positions.
Designs for both figures were produced with the goal of sketching out the movement of both figures in the struggle.
Sketches for the fighting posture for the bull and the bear
An engraver of precious stones was commissioned for the creation of the original protoplast figures.
Protoplast models
The first silver figures were produced from the models.
The first silver figures
The head of the bear was reworked, as the head’s form was not satisfactory.
The old and new head of the bear – side view
The old and new head of the bear – front view
The finished head of the bear
After the production of the figure in silver, the figure was produced in gold.
The first gold figures
A great challenge was to bring movement to the composition. This was overcome through a two-part mechanism inside both of the two figures.
Mechanics of the bull
Mechanics of the bear
The finished figures were finally mounted on a handcrafted base of precious serpentine.
The finished Stock Market Barometer
Golden Bull & Bear
The finished Stock Market Barometer
Golden Bull & Bear Silver Edition
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The bulls's eyes
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The bear's eyes
Golden Bull & Bear is ready for shipment and will be protected during transport packed in a hand made wooden case.
The ready for shipment Stock Market Barometer
Please contact us at: gbb@goldenbullandbear.com
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