Antique Lead English Flying Pig Garden Ornament

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...

Organic form bronze garden or yard sculpture by California Sculptor Tim Doyle. Influenced by Alberto Giacometti, with use of African tribal motifs and brutal...

Antique cast aluminum Regency or Neoclassical style garden bench or settee, painted with a very cool aqua green over older black paint that resembles aged bronze. This Bench is inspi...

Antique French 19th century or possibly earlier, large hand-carved limestone cherub or putti garden statue or sculpture from a very prominent and historic St. Louis estate on the grounds of St. Louis Country Club...

A large and heavy Neoclassical style lead shell form Garden Water Basin in the form of a large Scallop Shell. Dimensions: 28" x 23" x 5 5/8" H Condition: Please see detail photos...

fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, a pair of 19th century, English Regency period, lead urns with removable lids. Vase forms are heavily decorated with fluting and classical...

Discover the charm of this French mid-20th century terracotta garden ornament featuring two piglets with apples. With an honest patina, these piglets exhibit alert expressions and ex...

The lovely and elegant proportions of this urn will add grace to that quiet space in the garden or act as a focal point in an interior space. A high sheen black paint contemporizes this ancient form making it a perfect accent piece in a modern space. Fleurdetroit is pleased to offer this item and many other fantastic garden...