foundry models

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Scope note
Models or replicas of an artist’s model around which a mold is formed for bronze casting. It is made by the foundry in order to preserve the artist’s model. A foundry model may also be used as a reference for the finishing of a bronze for the purpose of quality control.
foundry models
Accepted term: 15-Dec-2025