1145260

PAIR Carved Stone Garden Cherubs-Italy #1145260

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PAIR Carved Stone Garden Cherubs-Italy #1145260
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PAIR of Baroque style STONE Garden Sculptures- Handcarved in Italy</em></td>
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These wonderful Garden sculptures were recently commissioned and carved in Italy. The figures are hand carved in Italian sandstone and are inspired by an 18th C. Northern Italian garden sculpture, a cherubesque figure holding grapes. This figure holding ripened grapes is meant to depict a life of bounty and harvest.
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We commissioned a third generation stone carver in Northern Italy to craft this pair. Just as the original, each figure is carved from a single block of traditional Italian sandstone. This stone is prized for its slightly porous surface that allows it to quickly weather and develop an aged patina of moss and lichen. Outdoors, it quickly darkens to a form a wonderful deep coloration. Additionally the stone weathers, softening in its appearance with exposure to the elements. Thus, the features on the figures are carved a bit sharp and slightly exaggerated to allow them to age and weather just as the originals, growing more and more attractive with time. This pair has weathered outdoors in Northern Europe for one season, already developed a charming coloration. Italian sandstone is suitable for a cold or warm environment, being tolerant of snow and freezing; however in a region of extremely low temperatures, it is best to protect the figures in the winter to avoid cracking.
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PLEASE NOTE SHIPPING Details and price: these carved stone figures are shipped via Air Express directly from Europe to your door. $475.00 USD
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The figures each stand approximately: ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Newly carved- Aged outdoors</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:2005</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Italy</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Hand Carved</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:33</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:9.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:PAIR Carved Stone Garden Cherubs-Italy</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Italian </td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Italian Sandstone</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Europe- The Netherlands</td></tr>
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