Here at Ultimate Artworks we are dedicated to bringing you the finest Bronze Sculpture, Hand Carved Marble, Teakwood Furniture and Wrought Ironwork on the planet. We have Fountains, Statues, Tables, Chairs and many other items carefully crafted from Bronze, Marble and many other mediums. So please have a look around, and if you have a piece in mind that you do not see here, you may ask us about finding the item for you or custom making the piece. We are adding new items all the time and invite you to check with us often to see what we are featuring.

The use of marble dates back thousands of years to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures. Capable of bearing immense weight, marble was ideally suited for monolithic columns and supporting structures in public, private, and religious buildings. From the richly coloured red floor of the basilica of Saint Paul in Rome to the walls of the Palace of Versailles, to the elaborately designed nave of England's Salisbury Cathedral, marble has been used in some of the world's most awe-inspiring buildings.

Although the word "marble" originates from the Greek, marmaros, meaning "a snow white and spotless stone," marble can be found in a rainbow of colours. And because no other stone offers the opportunity for refinement quite like marble, it has been the medium of choice for some of the world's greatest sculptors. The most famous, Michelangelo, carved David from a single block of marble.

The minerals that result from impurities give marble a wide variety of colors. The purest calcite marble is white. Marble containing hematite has a reddish color. Marble that has limonite is yellow, and marble with serpentine is green. Extremely pure calcite marble is used for most statues. This kind of marble is translucent--that is, light penetrates a short distance below the surface of the marble before it is reflected.

At Ultimate Artworks we use only the finest quality Hand Carved Marble. Our stone quarries are located all over Europe and Asia. The various types of marble we use in our selection of Hand Carved Statues, Fountains, Tables, Mantles and Planters is second to none.

Care and Cleaning

The marble piece that you have purchased is a wonderful investment that will give you many years of enjoyment. Marble stone is a natural product and simple care and maintenance will continue to keep it looking beautiful for many years to come.

Clean the marble surface with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap (available at hardware stores) or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Use a soft cloth for best results. Too much cleaner or soap used during cleaning may cause a film residue and cause streaking to occur on your marble sculpture. Never use products that contain lemon, vinegar or other acids on marble. Always rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. Change the rinse water frequently. Do not use scouring powders or creams, these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface. In outdoor pool, patio or hot tub areas, flush with clear water and use a mild bleach solution to remove algae or moss.

Wrought iron is commercially pure iron, having a very small carbon content. It is tough, malleable, ductile and can be easily welded.

At Ultimate Artworks, all of our Wrought Iron Gates, Doors & Accessories are Powder Coated for increased durability and lifespan.

Powder Coating is an advanced yet simple way of applying a very fine, dry plastic powder paint onto a metal surface. As the powder paint cloud gently leaves the front of the applicator gun, it is charged with static electricity. The charge attracts the powder paint to the part that requires coating. The part is then placed in an oven, where it bakes at high temperature for a few minutes. While in the oven, the powder paint melts and flows into a beautiful and durable finish. Primers are not necessary. And there are no unsightly runs or drips, as often results with the use of wet paint.

Powder coating is environmentally friendly. That's because the over-application is reused. And with no solvents, powder paint does not pollute the air.

Bronze will naturally darken and age to a deep green finish with time. This 'antique' look is quite beautiful in the proper setting.

If you would prefer to keep more of the original finish, it is necessary that the bronze be properly waxed on a regular basis. Like polishing your car or your shoes, polishing your bronze with wax will protect it from nature's elements. Polishing will remove any white spots or dirt spots from the bronze as well as seal the bronze from moisture. We recommend Johnson paste wax in the yellow can for the Verdi green finish. For the French Brown bronze finish, we recommend either the Johnson paste wax or the Kiwi brown wax shoe polish.

Use a paint brush to apply the wax to the bronze. Put a light coat over the entire piece with an additional amount in any problem areas. Let the wax sit a few minutes and then use a rag or electric buffer to polish the piece. If spots remain, reapply the wax and polish once again. The wax should be applied several times a year for best results, more often in extreme temperatures or high humidity levels.

On the French brown bronze finish, we recommend using the product WD40 to clean off any water spots, if your sculpture is outdoors. We also recommend using ArmorAll to restore shine to your sculpture.

Fountains should also be winterized in very cold climates. Customer will want to be sure that the pipes are completely dry and wrapped before the onset of freezing temperatures.