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:
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| Putti |
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symbolise love
and typically depict a child-like angel,
cupid or cherub in a religious scene
in Renaissance art. |
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| Figurine |
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a
smaller than life-size statue, usually
of a person or animal |
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| Bust |
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statue
of just a person’s head and shoulders |
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| Bronze |
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the
most popular metal for cast metal
sculptures |
See our
current selection of
Statuary for sale
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