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FRENCH ANTIQUE STONE CHERUB STATUES, PAIR Date: 19th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Pair of antique French stone cherubs from Montpellier, France, in form of putti or cherubs leaning against tree stumps with original plinths, modeled as standard bearers. 19th century. 48 inches H. 15 inches W. Two part. Unusual and charming. Perfect for greeting your party guests! Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
GRIFFIN URN, CAST ZINC, ANTIQUE Date: late 19th Price: Please contact us for price Description: Antique cast zinc statue of seated griffin supporting lobed planting bowl above. Late 19th century. 36"H. 18"W. Griffins are mythological creatures with the head of an eagle and body of a lion said to be majestic and powerful, symbolizing wealth, courage and prestige. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
HERON STATUE Date: vintage Price: $300 Description: Heron stature, vintage cast aluminum, heavy weight. 26"H. 8"Wl 27"D Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
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. Circa 1950, . .43"H. 46"W. 15"D. Excellent condition. Provenance Baltimore estate. These are after the "Medici Lions" (1589) standing at the Loggia Dei Lanzi Piazza Della Signoria in Florence, Italy. 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 |