Antique Garden Statues
Antique garden statues can be used add interest and character to a garden. Used throughout history, Ancient Roman gardens have been excavated and many examples have been dug up from Pompeii. A little later down the line, the Victorian and Georgian period had some wonderful statues – many gracing stately homes and gardens.
A sign of wealth and prosperity, formal statues and busts of maidens, cherubs, putti and Greek gods were very popular in these times, as well as biblical figures and angels. Often made from lead, stone or reconstituted stone and even terracotta, antique garden statues were life size and often raised on plinths.
Animals were also popular from sporting game to lions and eagles, and many are still used as a focal point in gardens today. Chinese themes add great interest to a garden, from stone temples and lanterns, experience oriental landscaping from your home with the right type of plants.
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