True. Nick Elphick is a genious restorer and sculptor. I watched him restore a "medici" terracotta urn. At first I got annoyed because he left bits out. Then it hit me; he restored the urn to look unrestored.....
My God this fellow has some serious talent. Even with the close up camera work I couldn’t see the repairs. The paint/colors are matched and blended so perfectly. Amazing job. This gentleman has definitely been blessed by God👍🙂
LOVE restoration videos. It's an entire art all on its own. Also, I appreciate this as a Catholic, because statues are part of our visual culture. The Santo as an art form is quite important in my country, and it follows the Spanish iconographic tradition.
I'm seriously jealous of this guy. He's chosen a profession that (used with care) adds to the rich history of this world. I suspect I could have done something similar, but I made different choices. Ah well. Good luck to him :)
No. The true genious of Nick Elphick's restorations is he knows when to stop. You want an object restored up to a certain point only. There's no point in trying to make it look new again. A "new" madonna would certainly not make £3000.....
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 Not necessarily. It could have been the case that there was no damage on the face...and that would have been its true state. If he had repaired both sides no one would have known anything different - but it would have looked better.
There is a difference between restoration and conservation, the restoration shown here is to deliberate convey aged damage while stabilising the piece from further damage in future
Or...you could look at it this way: Mother Mary, is wearing the cross where she saw her son, our God, our Saviour Jesus, being killed and still...her heart remain so pure and so full of love that she still has love for us. She is the Mother of mothers, our Lady, the Mother of God. 🙏
If you're going to restore it, fix the face completely! Our Lady does not deserve to have any imperfections left in her beautiful face. Very disappointing. There are other ways to try to keep the aged look and make it look like it was never touched without leaving big cracks in her face. :(
He scrub the head as if he was scrubing a wooden floor i cant even continue watching after seeing that. I felt bad he should be a very gentle and treated it with respect. The asmr scrubbing gets me so uncomforatble and with his mouth
Everything looks great except for the finger. The other fingers are curved where the knuckles are, like natural fingers. The finger that is carved is not much more than a straight dowel with a fingernail much bigger than the others. And to all those who will now jump my case and say I can't do better: I say I could!! I'm 58 years old and I have been hand carving things like fishing lures, walking staffs and much, much more since I was a child. So go ahead and jump my case; I don't care!!! The finger needs to be redone: It looks fake, not like the others!!!! The man did a great job but he needs to work on his carving skills a bit.
Don't forget that eight out of ten fingers on that sculpture were restored. She only had thumbs left, the poor thing. The pointing index fingers is obviously a common thing for old catholic sculpture.... "Thumbs up" simply won't do ! 😉
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 ~ I stand corrected and gladly so. I did not take into account the eight fingers. My bad and thank you for pointing that out. With that said I recant my previous statement. All😉 is well!!
I doubt the figure has 200 years , doesn't look baroque n'or rococo. Either 19 or beginnings of 20th century or even just a "doll" to fill the program with.
Don't let a mere old sculpture upset you, Betty. Regardless your own thought on religion. This is an old sculpture, made with love and devotion. And restored with the utmost respect. Let all be blissful in their own faith. 💖
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 ...lie-ing devils and graven image worshippers, money changers, and workers of iniquity do disgust me. Perhaps if I get out my whip to scatter the wicked would be better. What do you think? PS if you're praying to a false goddess graven image; don't bother. Jesus alone is my Savior and my helper.
I don’t want to pop your bubble on this statue... it’s not Mary..the mother of Jesus. It’s an idol used by Catholics to get believers to think it’s her.. but it’s really not sorry.
I did furniture restoration for 45 years and enjoy seeing an artist at work. Good job. Not everyone can do this type of work.....
True. Nick Elphick is a genious restorer and sculptor.
I watched him restore a "medici" terracotta urn. At first I got annoyed because he left bits out. Then it hit me; he restored the urn to look unrestored.....
This man is a true artist!!!! Incredible work by Nick!!!🥰
My God this fellow has some serious talent. Even with the close up camera work I couldn’t see the repairs. The paint/colors are matched and blended so perfectly. Amazing job. This gentleman has definitely been blessed by God👍🙂
Lovely, dear Mary.
This guy and his work, just so fascinating!
That work to me is the most amazing and skillful combined art and craftmanship ever.
WE LOVE YOU BLESSED MOTHER
Beautiful representation of the blessed mother and very beautiful restoration ♥️
This bloke needs his own show.
LOVE restoration videos. It's an entire art all on its own.
Also, I appreciate this as a Catholic, because statues are part of our visual culture. The Santo as an art form is quite important in my country, and it follows the Spanish iconographic tradition.
What a amazingly humble genius this guy is
Worth a watch: ruclips.net/video/I9dtQjkd52s/видео.html
Good Craftsmanship！！🌹
Can i have a hug Nick? Thats marvelous!
"...to look as if it's never been touched" - salute!
This guy has skills, great job
Mi piace tanto questo programma i restauratori sono bravissimi, e adoro Drew!!❤
So Sacred...So Beautiful!!!
Hands and feet all artist have a problem with. What an excellent job you have done.
Thank you ❤️🙏
I'm seriously jealous of this guy. He's chosen a profession that (used with care) adds to the rich history of this world. I suspect I could have done something similar, but I made different choices.
Ah well. Good luck to him :)
Awesome work as always👍😊🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬👍😊
Nick, please wear a mask mate😨
Nick Elphick Brother i like your work man
Excellent restoration
Is Nick marvelous or what?
He is so!
he's the best for sure
Beautiful video...
Hola artista hola drew que equipo tienes alucino felicidades👌
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Un buen trabajo.............un gran profesional
He's fantastic!
Stunning
very talented work - always wanted i statue of our lady but there thousands to by
Nice job🥰
Fixing up a statue of God's mama is a great use of your massive talent. Nice job!
do share more religious statue restorations =)
Future goal of mine, to build something just like that.
Fantastic
Those vapors decongest your lungs
Why does the click bait make him look like a madman? 😆
You should kept her❤️Not sell in the auction 💔
It’s already beautiful before fixing it!
Muito show
He should have also repaired the other side of the face
No. The true genious of Nick Elphick's restorations is he knows when to stop.
You want an object restored up to a certain point only.
There's no point in trying to make it look new again.
A "new" madonna would certainly not make £3000.....
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 Not necessarily. It could have been the case that there was no damage on the face...and that would have been its true state. If he had repaired both sides no one would have known anything different - but it would have looked better.
@@geoffjoffy
Sure it would have looked "better" with the face fully restored.
But it is an antique, and it must be allowed to look it's age.
There is a difference between restoration and conservation, the restoration shown here is to deliberate convey aged damage while stabilising the piece from further damage in future
@@davidcoomber4050 Perhaps but I'd have preferred a solid repair. Just because something is very old, doesn't mean it has to be damaged. :)
Nick looks like Owen Wilson
Superglue boom done
Man look at that straight up hood gold cross that lady is carrying, she must have a lot of swag as teens would say these days.
Or...you could look at it this way:
Mother Mary, is wearing the cross where she saw her son, our God, our Saviour Jesus, being killed and still...her heart remain so pure and so full of love that she still has love for us. She is the Mother of mothers, our Lady, the Mother of God. 🙏
✔️
If you're going to restore it, fix the face completely! Our Lady does not deserve to have any imperfections left in her beautiful face. Very disappointing. There are other ways to try to keep the aged look and make it look like it was never touched without leaving big cracks in her face. :(
This man is making me thirsty...for nice cup of tea
and then not 10 seconds later I see the nude self-portrait he has sculpted...dead
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( Lost 🖼 PICASSO PAINTINGS 🎨 found )
it was in my Grand Father s Attic 🏠
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He scrub the head as if he was scrubing a wooden floor i cant even continue watching after seeing that. I felt bad he should be a very gentle and treated it with respect. The asmr scrubbing gets me so uncomforatble and with his mouth
I don't think that is how she looked like .
It’s a representation not a exact replica
Looks the same to me 😃
👍❤
Everything looks great except for the finger. The other fingers are curved where the knuckles are, like natural fingers. The finger that is carved is not much more than a straight dowel with a fingernail much bigger than the others. And to all those who will now jump my case and say I can't do better: I say I could!! I'm 58 years old and I have been hand carving things like fishing lures, walking staffs and much, much more since I was a child. So go ahead and jump my case; I don't care!!! The finger needs to be redone: It looks fake, not like the others!!!! The man did a great job but he needs to work on his carving skills a bit.
Don't forget that eight out of ten fingers on that sculpture were restored. She only had thumbs left, the poor thing.
The pointing index fingers is obviously a common thing for old catholic sculpture....
"Thumbs up" simply won't do ! 😉
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 ~ I stand corrected and gladly so. I did not take into account the eight fingers. My bad and thank you for pointing that out. With that said I recant my previous statement. All😉 is well!!
@@ceramic49
I hope you stay safe and well. 🤗
Love this christianity before its taken away from us.
The blonde Curly Jezus
no good when you can't see where the restoration has been done.
5 ads in the first 4 minutes, how bout quit milking it a youtube channel costs 0 to operate so gtfoh.
I doubt the figure has 200 years , doesn't look baroque n'or rococo.
Either 19 or beginnings of 20th century or even just a "doll" to fill the program with.
If it was up to be I would smash all the idols to smithereens.
Glad its not up to you then.
Don't let a mere old sculpture upset you, Betty.
Regardless your own thought on religion.
This is an old sculpture, made with love and devotion.
And restored with the utmost respect.
Let all be blissful in their own faith. 💖
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 ...it's still against the 10 Commandments, regardless, but I suppose that's not a problem either, according to you.
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 ...lie-ing devils and graven image worshippers, money changers, and workers of iniquity do disgust me. Perhaps if I get out my whip to scatter the wicked would be better. What do you think?
PS if you're praying to a false goddess graven image; don't bother. Jesus alone is my Savior and my helper.
@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 ...that's simply awful. I hope you get saved by Jesus and come to His truth and forsake lies. Acts 2:38 saves. 💖
I broke the fingers off 😡
You sound like a filthy redditor.
Mary would have never had a cross around her neck! Sorry lads.
@@fr.barryschoonbaert3844 It was god's plan to crucify his future son from the day he raped another man's wife..
@@ninjaatheist Thou doth protest too much....
@@fr.barryschoonbaert3844 they tried to represent her the cross around her neck is the symbolism.
Good for firewood 🔥
That’s not respectful.....
Lol
I don’t want to pop your bubble on this statue... it’s not Mary..the mother of Jesus. It’s an idol used by Catholics to get believers to think it’s her.. but it’s really not sorry.
Lol
LMAO you clearly don’t know what Catholics believe
Catholics belives miracles and aparitons
They don't have to believe it her they just look at it and they're like a statue of mary
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