Large Pair of 20thC Cast Stone Dolphins On Plinths
Stock No
1158
2013
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Item Description
The dolphins and plinths are expectedly heavy and have weathering commensurate with being outside. They remain very stable and have an abundance of character. The tails to each are lacking though we have one of the tail segments which could be cast to match the other and tghen both re-attached if so desired, though they are still wonderful in this condition.
The design of these dolphins is very similar to that of the work cast by Felix Austin in the 1830s, (known as Austin and Seeley from c1840), using patent Portland cement and Portland stone aggregate; an example of an Austin dolphin tazza sculpture can still be seen today whereby the dolphins are entwined and carry a basin above them and they are almost identical to this pair.
Instantly impressive garden features and a design we really love.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Blunham, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire
Item Dimensions
H: 137cm W: 38cm D: 48cm
Period
c.1940-60
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Blunham, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1767 640995
+44 (0)772 9213013