The Pour
Transcending the traditional limitations of precious metal foundries, we cast panels up to two feet square, capturing ultra-high detail without surface flaws or inclusions.
The People
Fusing ancient workflows with modern digital tools, our dedicated team of master craftsmen honors the art of fine metalwork, refusing to sacrifice quality for speed.
Case StudyThe Silver David
The Pure Silver David Sculpture by Michelangelo is a Posthumous Original #1/1
Mold created in 1928 by Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli, in Florence, Italy
World’s first artwork appraised at over $1 billion USD
Guinness World Records for the single largest silver sculpture standing over 16 feet in height
Guinness World Records for the heaviest silver sculpture weighing 46,411.1 ounces of pure .999 fine silver
A Historic Milestone
Commissioned and produced by Mark Russo of Treasure Investments Corporation. Authorized and authenticated by Foundry Marinelli and Casa Bounarroti.
Innovation
To support a sculpture over 16 feet tall, and weighing over 46,000 oz of pure .999 fine silver, Anthony Congie designed and built a pioneering internal armature and attachment system capable of allowing this piece to stand the test of time.
Craftsmanship
Master silversmith Kevin Kreger pushed his decades of experience to the limit building this monument to produce a perfect posthumus original, with seamless yet strong welds across 114 separate panels.
Case StudyRandy Bowen’s Silver Surfer
A prototype, reimagining classic Bowen designs in pure silver.
Fun fact: Randy sketched a custom base concept on the spot.
Origins
Randy allowed us to use his original sculptures for prototyping and proof of concept. Upon completion of the originals, a custom miniature version is being produced for Randy's personal collection.
Prototyping
We used high-resolution 3D scanning and digital engineering to isolate components to ensure highly detailed and cleaning castings.
Collaboration
Demonstrating that creators can trust Firebird with sensitive IP, Bowen visited on-site to approve the finished pieces.
Case StudyThe Barlow Wildlife Series
Translating organic muscle kinesis into solid silver via custom satin finishing.
Debut
Commissioned by Gustavo Castillo, we translated sculptor Mike Barlow’s iconic wildlife forms into investment-cast silver for the first time.
Partnership
Working directly alongside the artist, we developed a custom satin finish that beautifully accentuates the physical contours of the forms.
For CreatorsMasters Fusing
With Masters
We translate raw creative kinesis into solid silver, partnering with artists to secure a permanent legacy.
For VisionariesRealizing
The Digital
Our digital-to-metal process eliminates variance, giving 3D files an exact physical truth.
For StewardsAssets Into
Masterworks
We bridge the gap between raw reserves and monuments, multiplying asset value with total discretion.
Contact usLet’s create something beautiful
Discretion for High-Profile Assets
We provide a secure manufacturing workflow during sensitive trademark and licensing phases, protecting properties before they reach the market.