Sunday Drive 20th Anniversary Piece

Hello Collectors,

I am working on the second 20th Anniversary release. This one is really special to me as it is a remake of the original Sunday Drive figurine from 1994 (piece number 2.) Here is a picture of the new Sunday Drive II Miniature Bronze Figurine.

2014 Sunday Drive II by Randall Zadar - Miniature Bronze Figurine
Bronze Cast and Hand-Painted in Oils- Height 3/4" - Limited Edition of under 50 pieces
Issue price $200.00. Available 5/1/14

Below are some pictures of the original and remake versions and the advertisements that inspired them.



The original miniature version was inspired by this 1909 advertisement for the Baker Electric Car.



This is the original 1994 version of the piece based on the above advertisement. Issue price was $79.00 in 1994. Today if you can even find one, the price would be many, many times issue. After only a few of the above versions were made in 1994, the piece was redesigned by removing the base and painted in both red and black. The above pictured version is the rarest version of the piece. I think there are only three made.


This is the advertisement that inspired the second version.



Here are the two versions together. You can really see the growth as an Artist. There are 20 years between these two pieces. One thing that strikes me is the painting on the original (left side.) The colors are right out of the bottle. The new version (right side) shows the more subtle painting that reflects a porcelain look. Also notice the more complex design.




Here is the back and front version of Sunday Drive II. Notice the "20 Year" mark on the back inscribed into the metal.



Here is the first and second 20th Anniversary pieces together. "Birds of Spring" and "Sunday Drive II."



This picture shows how nice the two pieces look on a curio cabinet in a miniature setting.

I hope you take advantage and collect these extremely rare bronze pieces. The production is very low. There is still one more amazing piece left in this series. Stay tuned.

Contact your dealer to reserve and order Sunday Drive II. Click HERE for a list of dealers.

Thank you for collecting,

Randall Zadar
Sculptor/Zadar Studios
440-878-1474
www.zadarstudios.com

Alice's Book

Alice's Book is released from the studio.





$115.00. Height: 3/4 inch Issue Price: $115.00 US Dollars. Limited Edition of 75 signed and numbered pieces. Hand sculpted in wax and hand cast in solid foundry bronze, hand painted in oils. This figurine features Alice who is kneeling down reading a book she just discovered in the grass. She is searching for a way out of Wonderland and the book reveals the secrets. A fun and colorful piece.

 

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Tea & Cookies

Tea & Cookies is released from the studio.



$120.00. Height: 1/2 inch Issue Price: $120.00 US Dollars Limited Edition: 75 signed and numbered pieces Hand carved, hand cast in solid foundry bronze, hand painted in oils The piece features a kitten sitting on a picnic blanket with a teapot, teacup and a plate of cookies. Sure to be a popular piece with cat lovers!!

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Micros Figurines

New Micro Bronze Figurines from the studio.




$35.00 each, Snowman, Black Cat, 1/4 inch Issue Price: $35.00 U.S. Dollars each. Hand cast, hand carved, hand painted solid bronze miniature figurine Release October 2013. This is a very very small micro figurine!!!! 

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Un-Scared Crow

Un-Scared Crow is released from the studio




$125.00. 3/4 inch. Limited edition: 75 signed and numbered pieces Hand, carved, hand cast foundry bronze, hand painted in oils. 2013 Figurine features two children a boy and a girl, in the process of setting up a scarecrow. However, they are not very successful as a crow has already landed on the arm of the scarecrow and does not seem too worried. This is a cute piece with good interaction with all the characters. The boy is seen placing a hat on the head of the scarecrow and the girl is wondering why the scarecrow isn't so scary after all.

www.zadarstudios.com

Pied Piper

Pied Piper is released from the studio.




$140.00. Height: 7/8 inch. Limited Edition: 75 signed and numbered figurines. Hand carved, hand cast in solid foundry bronze, hand painted in oils. As a kid growing up I always remembered the myth and legend of the mysterious piper who helped the town of Hamelin. For those who don't know the story a synopsis follows: In 1284 while the town of Hamelin, Germany was suffering from a rat infestation a man in pied clothing appeared claiming to be a rat catcher. He promised the mayor a solution for their problem with the rats. The mayor in turn promised to pay him for the removal of the rats. The man accepted and played a musical pipe to lure the rats with a song into the Weser River where all but one drowned. In the miniature version the Pied Piper is seen leading six rats out of the town. One sits on top of the sign pointing the way to Hamelin. This is painted in my favorite technique of all glazes.

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Miniature Bronze Cottage Figurine and Micros

I just released a new miniature bronze figurine that is a small Woodland Cottage, issue price $125.00. This piece is only a ½ of an inch tall and has cut out windows and door. I wanted a see through effect. The back of the cottage is open and will accommodate two insert sculptures, A & B, $40.00 each. Below you will find a variety of pictures and videos showing the work in greater detail.

Also I am offering two new micro sculptures that are ¼ inch tall. One of a snowman and other a black cat on a pumpkin. These really small pieces are always in high demand because they work in the popular ¼ scale world of collecting. Plus, some collectors prefer this really small size for their collections.

The casting failure rate of the cottage inserts and micros is something like 70%. So I have to try casting them again in a couple of months. If interested, place your order with your dealer so I know how many to try and make.

Thanks for collecting,

Randall Zadar

Zadar Studios

Woodland Cottage

 

Cottage with insert A

 

Cottage with insert B

 

Micro Snowman and Micro Black Cat