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18th Century French Lead Garden Toad Large

$5,800
£4,410.64
€5,087.46
CA$8,124.74
A$9,093.19
CHF 4,748.06
MX$110,937.42
NOK 60,270.43
SEK 57,192.93
DKK 37,990.78
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About the Item

A fantastic and large 18th century lead garden toad or frog. Greatly animated and highly detailed, this amphibian leaning to the side is though listening to you, is quite stunning. At some point during the 20th century an attachment for today's conventional garden hose was attached to the underside. Weighing in it almost 40 pounds this amphibious creature can be waiting in your garden to answer your questions and thoughts. This item is now on view at the Berkshire galleries of Great Barrington Massachusetts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Some warping to base, but otherwise in excellent original condition . No work has been done on this item by this representative and is being sold in as found condition. Small repair done at some point to front lower section of Base.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8210242224832

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