Estella Fransbergen
Works
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Estella Fransbergen190907 High Polished Bronze Torso with Quartz, Pearls & European Crystals48h x 20w -
Estella Fransbergen192996 High Fired Clay Torso with Rose Quartz & Pink Glass20h x 16w
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Estella Fransbergen192997 High Fired Clay Torso with Amethyst & Lavender Glass15h x 15w
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Estella Fransbergen192999 High Fired Clay Torso with Amethyst & Purple Shells39h x 15w
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Estella Fransbergen193772 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis, Blue Glass & European Crystal24h x 18w
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Estella Fransbergen193773 White & Yellow Gold Clay Torso with Hematite, Purple Chalcedony & Shoes24h x 20w
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Estella Fransbergen193775 Clay Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Rose Quartz, Crystal & Onyx Base36h x 16w
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Estella Fransbergen193776 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis & Sapphire Blue European Crystals34h x 14w
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Estella Fransbergen193836 Clay Torso with Raku, silver dollars & peacock feathers28h x 14w
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Estella Fransbergen193837 Bronze Torso with Silver Rub, Amethyst, Crystal & Amethyst Geode Base20h x 14w
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Estella Fransbergen193838 Porcelain Torso with Sun Pearl Finish, glass stones & Onyx base28h x 14w
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Estella Fransbergen193839 Clay Torso with White & Yellow Gold Overglaze & Purple Stones25h x 19w
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Estella FransbergenHigh Fired Clay Torso w/ Blue Glass 19054426x16
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Estella FransbergenHigh Polished Bronze Torso w/Rubies, Austrian Crystals & Quartz 19054528x18
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Estella FransbergenTorso with White Gold Overglaze, Single Shoulder, Pink Glass Stones & Rose Quartz 19353220 x 20
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Estella FransbergenTorso with Yellow Gold Overglaze, Top White Gold Overglaze, Glass Stones & Quartz 19353133 x 17
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Estella FransbergenWhite Gold Torso w/ Yellow Gold Overglaze, Embellished Shoulders, Crochet with Gold Trim 19352927 x 27
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Estella FransbergenWhite Raku Torso w/Pearls & Crystals15x13
Biography
High Fired Clay Torso w/ Blue Glass 190544
In Celebration of the Human Form… I begin with simple clay and sculpt the torso using the coil building technique. The simplicity of the torso captures the essence of the soul. That, together with the primitive firing techniques of sawdust and Raku, brings me back to my South African roots. The beauty of the colors in the clay is created by the intensity of the fire. Each torso comes from the fire with a uniqueness all its own. This element of surprise and individuality celebrates the human form.
In Celebration of Mother Nature… I “dress” the naked form of the torso to represent nature using feathers, branches, leaves, and gemstones. I use semi-precious and rare stones, formed over millions of years. Ancient science tells us that each stone has a symbolic meaning and our eyes detect the unique beauty of what lies within each.
My sculptures reflect my total life experience. Born and raised in South Africa, studied art in the Netherlands, I now reside in the heartland of the USA. These experiences have exposed me to cultural diversity and the beauty of nature.
My work is the expression of the human form…
and the embodiment of beauty entwined with the powers of Nature.