Statuary information

An antique statue can be used to create grandeur in a garden, or a surprise point of interest as you walk through. They are often situated in arbours, against hedging, or as central focal points, complementinghard landscaping and the beauty of garden planting.

Sculpture as an art form goes back to Prehistoric times when early figurines were made from ivory or soft stone. In historical times, statues were usually of religious figures, or of great political and military leaders. Many of the most famous statues are Greek or Italian and date back to the 15th and 16th centuries.

Statues today adorn great architectural buildings and churches, as well as parks and cityscapes.

Statue terminology includes: -

Putti – symbolise love and typically depict a child-like angel, cupid or cherub in a religious scene in Renaissance art.

Figurine – a smaller than life-size statue, usually of a person or animal.

Bust – statue of just a person’s head and shoulders

Bronze – the most popular metal for cast metal sculptures

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