In 1986, resting on the solid foundation of experience, Starlite created Legends, a line of affordable fine art sculpture that would allow them the opportunity to establish their own unique works of art. Since its founding, Legends continues to make a dramatic impact on the market with its creation of certified limited edition fine art sculpture --- and affording that luxury to more than just a privileged few.

Legends takes great pride in remaining at the forefront of new concepts and innovations, and it is the masterful innovation of their exquisite Mixed Media® - the harmonious blending of precious metals and hot-torched acid patinas-that has established them as the industry leaders.

As an Authorized Dealer for Legends The Collection Shop continues it's commitment to bring our customers the Finest in Collectible Art and Sculptures on the Web.

Exactly What is Mixed Media®?
It is a combination of various fine metals such as lost wax bronze, fine pewter, brass, copper, 24 karat gold vermeil and various hot torched acid patinas such as black nickel, rose copper, turquoise patinas to highlight the sculpture. In addition, the sculpture may contain embellishments such as Lucite®.

How Are The Sculptures Made?
The original sculpture is delivered to the foundry by the artist in the form of plasticine. Working models are created from the originals by Starlite master moldmakers. In the old world tradition, the master mold is then created. Once the mold is complete, molten metal is poured into the cavities in the mold and left to cool to room temperature. Each part is then removed from the mold, cleaned, assembled, and hand tooled until it looks exactly as the artist created it. The sculpture then goes through numerous metal plating and patina application steps, completing the Mixed Media® process.

What is a Patina? Is it Paint?
Patina is definitely not a paint. A patina is created by the application of certain chemicals which oxidize the metal during the hot-torching process. The combination of heat and acid etch into the metal, producing a rainbow of color finishes. The color produced by the patina becomes one with the metal.

What Is Lucite®?
An optically clear, hand-crafted material that has the ability to be reformed into any desired shape. Several magnificent finishes-from crystal clear when polished, to a milky-white opaque when frosted can be achieved. It has the desirable characteristics of transparency and crystal clarity. Lucite® is also UV resistant.

What is an artist's proof?
A sculpture consists of many component pieces produced from master molds. After a time, a mold will "burn", or lose its detail. At this point, new molds are produced and first parts from these new molds are personally inspected and approved by the artisans. These personally approved sculptures, or "Artist Proofs", are used as working masters for Starlite craftsmen. The number of Artist Proof (AP) sculptures in an edition ranges from 10-15% of the edition size. Their scarcity makes them inherently more valuable and costly than their counterparts from the limited edition run (approximately 25% more). Artist proof sculptures are available for purchase. Artist proofs are numbered as follows: 13/50AP/500. This means that there are a total of 50 artist proofs (50 of 500 which is 10% of the edition.) and this particular sculpture is #13 of the 50 pieces.

What is a gallery proof?
Gallery Editions: Gallery Editions are marketed by the artist.

What is the difference between "SOLD OUT" and "RETIRED"?
For a particular sculpture to be "sold out", the entire edition must be sold. A retired sculpture is one that is no longer created, but the edition has not sold out. The mold has been burned and production has been stopped before the edition was completed, therefore the number of retired sculptures sold is less than the edition size. Every year, Starlite retires a certain selection of sculptures available. After a sculpture is retired and is available for more than 1 year, it is considered a closeout which means it is sold at a reduced price. Closeout is a retired item.