Shattered Stoneware Horse Sculpture Restoration

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This short video presents the restoration of a handmade stoneware horse sculpture that arrived broken into dozens of pieces. Several fragments were missing, making the project more complex than a straightforward ceramic repair. The restoration required careful sorting, alignment, and staged structural reconstruction so the sculpture could regain its original form without forcing incorrect joins.

After the main structure was reassembled, lost segments were rebuilt and refined to restore the sculptural form and surface continuity. The textured surface required careful attention so repaired areas would not appear flat, raised, or visually disconnected from the original stoneware body.

The final stage focused on color, patina, and sheen matching. The sculpture’s subtle black and gold surface required layered finishing so the restored sections would blend naturally with the original ceramic surface. The goal was a museum-quality finish that restored the horse sculpture’s presence while preserving its handmade character and visual integrity.