Lionel rose: bronze sculpture 'Lionel Rose' by master sculptor Stephen Glassborow, signed by artist, numbered 7/15 and dated 09, height 23.62 in., weight 20.5kg, signed by Lionel rose on the plinth.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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