Services

Models are either enlarged on-site or upon request in the artists studio or they are reproduced to scale. The artist has complete freedom to choose from a wide range of materials including plaster, styrofoam, wood, clay or wax.

Today Schmäke remains at the forefront of innovation, continuously refining the lost-wax casting process to ensure the highest quality casts. This technique is especially suited for sculptures with complex forms or where exceptional surface precision and sharpness are required.

This is how the chasers put the finishing touches on the artworks, realizing the piece fully in accordance with the artists vision - until complete satisfaction is achieved.

With over 95 years of company history Schmäke has proven itself in extensive and prestigious restoration projects. These include professional cleaning, stabilization, patina restoration and final conservation.

Notable restoration examples include the „Kaiser-Wilhelm-Monument“, the „Bismarck-Monument“, the „Kaiser-Karl-Denkmal“ in Aachen and many more

That is why installation is one of the key services where the company proves itself as a reliable partner. In cooperation with renowned art logistic specialists, artworks are delivered worldwide and installed on-site with experienced partners. When needed interior structures are engineered with support of structural engineers and comply with international standards.

With years of experience in installation Schmäke confidently asserts that no artwork is too large or complex to be safely mounted. The foundry embraces every challenge - whether its „Herkules“ from Markus Lüpertz or the „Türme Turin“ and „Montpellier“ 
from Tony Cragg.