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  | PAIR LARGE LION STATUES, CAST STONE WITH QUARTZ AGGREGATE Date: very early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Opposing pair of large male lion statues with paws raised on top of spheres, cast stone with quartz aggregate and white lime wash, cast with fine detail. These are after the "Medici Lions" (1589) standing at the Loggia Dei Lanzi Piazza Della Signoria in Florence. 42"high, 46"deep, and 16 inches wide. Circa 1920. Provenance: Baltimore estate. The "Medici Lions" were commissioned by Ferdinando 1 de Medici, grand Duke of Tuscany, and originally set in the Loggia dei Lioni at Villa Medici, Rome to ornate the villa's garden staircase. The basis for the design was an antique Roman marble relief. This was worked up as a full figure by Giovanni di Scherano Fancelli in circa 1598, and accompanied by a mirror-image version by a contemporary sculptor Flaminio Vacca (1538-1605).The original pair remained in Rome until 1789, before being moved to Florence. They can be seen today at the Loggia dei Lanze in Florence, Italy. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques |
 | DINING TABLE, 4 CHAIRS, CAST ALUMINUM, Date: mid 20th c. Price: Please contact us for price Description: Round vintage heavy cast aluminum dining table on turned pedestal base, with four lyre back arm chairs. Set has remains of old grey paint. Early 20th century. Table 29 3/4"H. 43"W. Chairs 33 1/2"H. 22 1/2"W. Part of our collection of: Tables in Garden Antiques |
 | SUNDIAL, BRASS, WITH SUN DECORATION Date: modern Price: $175 Description: Brass sundial with sun motif, Roman numerals, and weathered patinated surface. 11 inches wide. Part of our collection of: Sundials in Garden Antiques |
 | TABLE, ROUND CAST IRON, ANTIQUE Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Cast iron round antique center table with openwork top, lower shelf, and on tripod legs. Profiles of women at tops of legs. Perfect to pair with a bench or seating in the garden. Professionally cleaned and painted gloss black. 27"H. 23 1/2"W. Part of our collection of: Tables in Garden Antiques |
 | BIRD BATHS, PAIR, CAST IRON PUTTO WITH SHELL BOWL Date: 1837-1901 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Rare pair of antique cast iron bird baths in form of a neo-classical putto holding a large shell overhead, standing on an octagonal shaped plinth, in old white paint. 35"H. 30"W. Late 19th or early 20th century. Bird baths have been a popular feature in the garden dating back to ancient times. This rare pair would be an unusual focal point in any garden. Part of our collection of: Bird Baths in Garden Antiques |
.JPG "STONE DOG SCULPTURE") | STONE DOG SCULPTURE Date: Early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: A reclining carved steatite stone dog by noted Delaware stone sculptor Richard Bailey. 9"H. 18.5" deep 7"W. This dog is carved from steatite stone found near the Conowingo Dam in Maryland. A charming sculpture to feature in your home or garden. Richard Bailey studied at the Arts Students League in New York, studied under noted sculptor Jose de Creeft,and later worked in Carrara,Italy and at Vermont stone quarries. He is now retired. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques |
 | MARBLE FROG SCULPTURE, VERDE ANTIQUE Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: A charming carved marble sculpture of a frog, carved of Italian Verde Antique black and white marble by sculptor Richard Bailey, of Delaware. He studied at The Students Art League in New York and also in Carrara, Italy and Vermont marble works. An unusual and beautiful piece for a garden or garden room. 7.5"H. 8.5" W. 12"L. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques |
 | HERON SCULPTURE, RED ITALIAN MARBLE Date: Early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: A large carved heron sculpture of beautiful red Italian marble by sculptor Richard Bailey. 44"H. 7.5"wide. Mounted on white marble plinth. Perfect for an eye catching garden sculpture. Richard Bailey studied at The Arts Student League in New York and under the famous sculptor Jose de Creeft. He also worked and studied in Carrara, Italy, and Vermont quarries. He is now retired. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques |
 | PAIR OF LARGE CAST ZINC SWAN PLANTERS Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Pair of very large cast zinc vintage swan planters painted white. These large swans would be unusual eye catching sculptural focal points for the garden. 28"H. 39"D. 17"W. SOLD Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques |
 | Rabbit, cast iron WIDE AWAKE RABBIT Date: very early 20th century Price: $150 Description: Cast iron rabbit painted white, circa 1905-1940. These rabbits were shown in 19th century iron foundry catalogs and illustrated as garden ornaments or doorstops. They were often listed as "Wide Awake Rabbits." A charming addition to any garden. 12"H. 5"W. $150. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques |
 | PASSION FLOWER BENCH CAST IRON Date: mid 20th c. Price: Please contact us for price Description: Beautiful antique cast iron garden bench in the rare Passion Flower pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then copied by American foundries. This seat of scrolling curved form with an arched back pierced with passion flowers and vines has end supports with parrot head terminals over cabriole legs. Early 20th century. 32 inches high, 37 inches wide, and 22 1/2 inches deep. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques |
 | DACHSHUND DOG BOOT SCRAPER Date: Early 20th century Price: $195 Description: Dachshund dog cast iron boot scraper, early 20th century. This good size heavy scraper would bring a smile at any doorway. 7 3/4 inches high, 20 inches wide and 7 inches deep. $195. Part of our collection of: Boot scrapers in Garden Antiques |
 | WEATHER VANE IRON HERON Date: 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Painted iron weather vane of heron. Riveted construction. Charming sculpture for the garden. 42 1/2 inches high, 27 inches wide. Part of our collection of: Weather vane in Garden Antiques |
 | FISH FOUNTAIN, CAST LEAD Date: vintage Price: Please contact us for price Description: Jumping fish fountain, cast lead, plumbed. Perfect vintage fountain for a small pond to add a focal point to your garden. 13 1/2 inches high, and 7 inches wide. Part of our collection of: Fountains in Garden Antiques |
 | SEWER TILE FAUX BOIS PLANTER OR CACHE POT, ANTIQUE Date: circa 1900 Price: $225 Description: Sewer tile cache pot or planter pot in form of tree trunk with stumps and bark. Sewer tile pieces were made usually by workers in the sewer pipe factories, generally in Ohio where the good clay was found. At the end of the day they used left over pipe clay to make sculptural pieces such as planters, animals,and all sorts of other artistic forms which are now very collectable. This charming planter is a perfect piece for a special planting. 7 1/2 inches high, and 8 inches wide. $225. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques |
