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The Bourn couple were avid collectors of Arthur Putnam, owning over six pieces of his work. Arthur was a San Franciscan artist known for his bronze work. This bronze statue, named “Combat,” depicts a snake and puma fighting. It can be seen in the Reception Room at Filoli.
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Agnes and William Bourn were avid collectors of Arthur Putnam, owning over six pieces of his work. Arthur was a San Franciscan artist known for his bronze work. This bronze statue, named “Combat,” depicts a snake and puma fighting. It is currently on display in the Reception Room.
This casting method, called lost-wax casting, is over 6,500 years old. First, the artist created an original wax model, then encased it in plaster. The piece is then fired in a kiln to melt the wax, leaving a hollow mold into which molten metal is poured. This way, multiple copies of the same piece could be made easily.
