Lead Putto Sculpture

English lead adds a sophisticated finish to any gardenscape or terrace. This classical vintage sculpture depicts a merchild atop a rock formation. This mischievous sea creature trumpets into his shell to entrance passersby and add charm to any environment. visit fleurdetroit's 1st dibbs...

From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression. In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space. “New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...

Fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, a beautiful rampant lion made of sandstone is a perfect sentry to look over your home or garden. Darkened with age and weathered, this lio...

For centuries, artists have been inspired by the human figure and crafted the likeness in a multitude of materials. One of the most popular and ancient of these materials is cast bro...

A vintage Greco Roman style lost wax cast bronze sculpture of a putto riding a swan from the mid 20th century, with dark patina. Created with the traditi...

A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whims...

Late 19th century French large Louis XV sculpture of a Putto with Zephyr. A figure of a boy standing on a rectangular plinth, looking aside while holding a ball or stylised poppy ...

Late 19th century French large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer A small girl standing in ancient Roman style sandals on a rectangular plinth against a rocaille moti...