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19th Century Cast Iron Fiske Cherub Boy Garden Statue

$6,500per set
£4,917.70per set
€5,675.78per set
CA$9,078.69per set
A$10,093.77per set
CHF 5,283.48per set
MX$123,796.75per set
NOK 67,272.06per set
SEK 63,512.80per set
DKK 42,354.56per set
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About the Item

Cherub garden statue attributed to Fiske Foundry, circa 1870s. Great original black surface with traces of old white paint surface. Holes in feet where he attaches to old limestone base. Boy lifts off base for ease in moving. Very solid and sturdy when boy attached to base. There is a hole underneath the back of the right armpit. Very structurally sound and solid piece. A hole in each foot where statue attaches to limestone base.
  • Attributed to:
    J.W. Fiske & Company (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Please see images. There is a hole underneath the right armpit in back. Limestone base is included with statue. Measurements of statue alone are 35.5" tall x 14" wide x 10" deep. Measurements as mounted on base 41.5" tall x 20" wide x 14" deep.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU873410491211

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