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Pair of Mid-20thC Verdigris Cast Bronze Herons
The hugely decorative life-size patinated verdigris hollow cast bronze models of herons, well cast, one with mouth agape and the other closed, and free-standing without bases, showing a healthy patina and surviving from the third quarter of the twentieth century.
The herons have the expected wear and a lovely green tinted patination that comes with bronzes and weathering commensurate with being placed outdoors. The patination is slightly different to each, with the larger example having more of the bronze showing through. They no visible repairs to speak of which is good considering the age and the fragility of the feet and beaks. This pair are of infinite better quality than those contemporary pieces now seen online, most with fountain inserts.
Seen in traditional English country house gardens, these ‘lost wax process’ Asian symbols of peace are lifelike in their elegance, exemplifying their graceful legs and exquisite, elongated necks. The herons are similar to that of crane models and are essentially based on original designs from the Japanese, Meiji Period (1869-1912) which would have been largely imported into the UK in the early years of the 20th century, and sometimes fitted with light fittings.
With a great patination to each and the ability to illuminate any garden, or room for that matter, this superb pair of semi-old pieces are streets ahead of the 21stC alternatives.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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The herons have the expected wear and a lovely green tinted patination that comes with bronzes and weathering commensurate with being placed outdoors. The patination is slightly different to each, with the larger example having more of the bronze showing through. They no visible repairs to speak of which is good considering the age and the fragility of the feet and beaks. This pair are of infinite better quality than those contemporary pieces now seen online, most with fountain inserts.
Seen in traditional English country house gardens, these ‘lost wax process’ Asian symbols of peace are lifelike in their elegance, exemplifying their graceful legs and exquisite, elongated necks. The herons are similar to that of crane models and are essentially based on original designs from the Japanese, Meiji Period (1869-1912) which would have been largely imported into the UK in the early years of the 20th century, and sometimes fitted with light fittings.
With a great patination to each and the ability to illuminate any garden, or room for that matter, this superb pair of semi-old pieces are streets ahead of the 21stC alternatives.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Date c.1950-60
Retro Antiques Material Bronze
Item code as155a1589 / 1633
Status Sold
£1400.00 
$1748.46 
€1632.26 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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