Fine Art Bronze · Somerset West
Casting the work of South Africa's leading sculptors.
Since 2019, artists and galleries have trusted Lost Wax Foundry to cast their work in museum-quality bronze — every stage, from wax to patina, completed by hand under one roof.
Trusted by leading artists, galleries & institutions
Selected Work
Bronzes cast for leading artists & galleries
A selection of recent castings — figurative, wildlife, abstract, and monumental — produced in collaboration with internationally recognised South African sculptors, and found in galleries, museums, and collections at home and abroad.
In collaboration with
- Jan Blohm
- Arno Morland
- Hugh Frost
- Jacques van der Merwe
- André Dalton
- Gerhard van Eck
- Cornelia Stoop
- Andrew Hofmeyr
- Richard Scott
- Gerhard van Niekerk
- JO Steenkamp
- Marinda Du Toit
- Kobus la Grange
- Francois Viljoen
- Rudolf Hough
- Dorette Coetzee
- Vincent Da Silva
The Maker
Ruan Kotzé
Director
“Exceptional sculpture deserves exceptional casting.”
Every sculpture that leaves the foundry passes through Ruan's hands. With a background in architecture, music, and production, he brings an engineer's precision and an artist's eye to every stage of the process.
Working closely with each sculptor, Ruan is committed to preserving the integrity of the original artwork, carefully overseeing each stage of the lost-wax casting process—from mould making and casting to chasing and patination. His meticulous attention to detail ensures every sculpture is finished to the highest standard.
Under his direction, the foundry has earned a reputation for museum-quality bronze casting across figurative, wildlife, and contemporary sculpture, creating works of exceptional craftsmanship that will endure for generations.
How It Works
The Lost-Wax Process
The lost-wax process is a centuries-old casting technique renowned for producing fine art bronze sculptures of exceptional quality, precision, and durability. Every sculpture passes through a series of carefully managed stages, each requiring specialist knowledge and meticulous attention to detail — carried out entirely in-house by our experienced team of artisans, ensuring complete quality control from the original artwork to the finished bronze.
Every stage — from wax to patina — carried out in-house.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
About the Foundry
Founded in 2019 by Ruan Kotzé, Lost Wax Foundry is a specialist fine art bronze foundry based in Somerset West, in South Africa's Western Cape. Purpose-built for the demanding requirements of the traditional lost-wax casting process, our studio combines centuries-old craftsmanship with modern technology to produce exceptional bronze sculptures of the highest standard.
Our philosophy is simple: exceptional sculpture deserves exceptional casting. Today, our bronzes can be found in private collections, galleries, museums, and public spaces throughout South Africa and internationally — each one a lasting testament to the enduring partnership between artist and artisan.
Get in Touch
Begin Your Bronze Casting Project
Whether you're creating a new sculpture, planning a bronze edition, or seeking advice on the lost-wax casting process, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Complete the enquiry form and our team will be in touch to discuss your project, answer your questions, and provide expert guidance tailored to your artistic vision.
- lostwaxfnd@gmail.com
- Phone
- 061 293 9857
- Studio
- Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
- @lostwaxfoundry