A pair of superb and substantial classical cast iron garden ...

Estimate

£900 - £1,200

A pair of superb and substantial classical cast iron garden figures, each depicting a draped female huntress in the manner of Diana, goddess of the hunt, each figure stands in a composed, elegant pose with a large hunting hound on a leash at her feet, the hound beautifully modelled with a studded collar and alert stance, the draped costume is finely detailed throughout, with elaborately knotted sashes, ankle boots with cross-lacing, and classically arranged hair, each stands on a simple square-section plinth base and finished in a rich green bronze verdigris colour, a classic and timeless finish for cast iron garden sculpture that reads beautifully against planting, these figures are sold as a pair and are intended to be sited facing or complementing one another, facing each other at a gate or pathway, or placed at either end of a long border, each figure approx. 120cm high, 43cm wide, each 137kg, an exceptional pair in very good condition, the weight and size means professional delivery is advised.
Please note that all lots in this auction are held offsite and collection would be from Windsor Classical Gardens in Datchet (SL3) and would be strictly by appointment arranged through Bamfords Auctioneers on 01332 210000.