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Mid-Century Modern "Bells of Carefree" Brutalist Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime
By Paolo Soleri
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage new old stock cast bronze sculptural wind chime or bell with great patina by "Bells of Carefree" in the style of architect and artist, Paolo Soleri or Jeff Cross...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Early Medium Scale Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime or Bell by Paolo Soleri - MCM
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early medium scale cast bronze sculptural wind chime or bell with patina by Italian-born visionary architect and artist, Paolo Soleri. This piece was made by the artist at his Cosant...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Early Large Scale Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime or Bell by Paolo Soleri - MCM
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early large scale cast bronze sculptural wind chime or bell with great patina by Italian-born visionary architect and artist, Paolo Soleri. This piece was made by the artist at his C...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Organic or Tribal Influence Bronze Garden Sculpture by Noted Sculptor Tim Doyle
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Organic form bronze garden or yard sculpture by California Sculptor Tim Doyle. Influenced by Alberto Giacometti, with use of African tribal motifs and brutal...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Lead Garden Sculpture of a Dancing Putti or Cherub with Ribbon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen large antique lead garden sculpture of a dancing Putti or Cherub waving a ribbon. Nice patina to lead, some dirt or soil marks to base, few chew marks from critters and a...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Revival Statues
Materials
Lead
English Lead Pig Garden Ornament, circa 1950s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large English lead pig garden ornament / sculpture, circa 1950s. Very heavy.
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Vintage 1950s English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
Pair of Monumental Carved Stone Garden Fruit Basket from Famed Vouziers Mansion
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of unique monumental hand-carved stone garden fruit basket from famed Vouziers Mansion Florissant, Missouri. The French Country Chateau Vouziers was built in 1926 on a 250 acre estate for Magnet Joseph Desloge, part of the oldest French families in the USA. These Baskets were commissioned for the residence and imported from France. Each basket is unique and has it's own base. Stone has patina, appear to have been cleaned. Minor loss, see photos. Additional documentation is available.
Limestone bases are 23.5" H x 27.5" W. Baskets are (need to measure).
These were purchase from the estate of Joseph Desloge's daughter, Anne Desloge Werner Bates, and confirmed by her son and daughter that they were moved upon the sale of Vouziers in the 1970s to Anne's residence that was part of the Vouziers 250 acre estate.
From Wikipedia :
The Desloge Family /dəˈloʊʒ/, one of the oldest French families in United States, Missouri and St. Louis, rose to wealth through international commerce, sugar refining, oil...
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Vintage 1920s French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
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Only One.
We will also include a complimentary hand striker.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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