Elm on Pond - wire tree sculpture, by Sal Villano

Elm on Pond - wire tree sculpture, by Sal Villano
12«H X 10«w X 8«d. Created using 24 and 26 gauge steel wire that has rusted on the trunk and some of the branches, producing a soft brown color. The tree is planted in a lawn made of sea sand and small pebbles that have been painted in yellows and greens, using India ink, and creating the look of moss covered earth. The base also contains a small pond which is made of a piece of multi colored stained glass that is coated with a clear acetate creating the effect of still water. #58-08 $195.00

Shipping information…
The way I ship my tree sculpture is by using a «box within a box». If the tree sculpture is 8» X 8» X 8», I wire the tree onto the inside bottom of a box that is a least 10» X 10» X 10». The tree sculpture is secured into the center on the bottom of this inner box so that none of the branches ever touch any of the sides or inside top of this box. The inner box is then sealed and put into another larger outer box and bubble wrap is placed around all sides, top and bottom of the box with the tree sculpture in it. I have been told by some of my customers that boxes have arrived upside down and battered however, due to the cushioning around all sides of the inner box, the sculpture arrives safe and sound. I have shipped thousands of tree sculptures of all sizes, as far away as Japan and Egypt, using the method and I have never had any problems or any sculpture returned or damaged. Insurance is included in shipping costs.
Thank you for your interest in my work.
Sal Villano