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Background:
35 years experience carving stone.
Sculpture, stonecarving, fabrication.
1969 B.F.A., U.S.C., L.A. CA
1971 M.F.A. Pratt Institute, NY
1971 apprenticed to P. Pasquini, Pietrasante, Italy
1975 studied with Urbano Buratti, Italy
Specialties:
Hand carved stone sculpture and architectural elements in limestone, marble and granite
Models for casting in bronze or synthetics
Drafting and pattern making
All specialty hand tools forged in shop
Original design skills
Absolute historic accuracy
Personal Statement:
Since 1979 D.M.S. Studios has specialized in offering custom stone carving and fabrication services to discerning customers throughout the United States. Whether the design is an original D.M.S. Studios concept or historic reproduction, the customer can be assured of museum quality excellence in every project. We can supply carved stone for the most refined and detailed interior as well as massive cut stones for the most imposing exterior. Also available is a broad selection of both domestic and imported limestone and marble in a wide range of colors and textures.
Most important of all, is the pride we take in offering the finest in artistic and technical service to our customers.
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Phaeton fireplace.
84" x 63" x 7"
Portuguese limestone.
Photo, © 2001 Justin Van Soest
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Phaeton fireplace (detail).
Photo, © 2001 Justin Van Soest
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Dante and Aristotle fireplace.
120" x 96" x 36"
Domestic limestone
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Bust of former V.P. Dan Quayle.
Life-size,
White marble.
(modeled by J. Hall)
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Archangel St. Michael,
after painting by Guido Reni.
60", White marble.
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