Stephen Markham Contemporary English Lead Hermes/ Mercury Statue

From the workshop of Stephen C. Markham, this charming bird bath is made by hand using only British lead, made to withstand the elements and the test of ...

In the grand tradition of classical mythology, these four lead sculptures represent the original personifications of nature in all their seasonal aspects. Each figure has been creat...

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...

This lead sculpture bears the face of one of the most recognizable faces in traditional art. The cherub, or putto has been represented in a wide variety of themes ranging from mythology to renaissance art. Enjoying a bountiful harvest...

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...

Wonderful Stephen Markham Contemporary English Lead Hermes/ Mercury Statue. A charming and rare 19th Century statue of the Greek god Mercury made from l...

English lead figural statue of musical pan with flanking flutes standing on a squared rectangular base, Mid-19th century. Base measures 6.75 wide / 8 deep.

A handsome English standing or statant lion on raised graduated square plinth of weathered composition stone - with great detail to head and mane. Perfect for a garden room or conse...

Introducing the exquisite Hera bust, a stunning representation of the powerful and beautiful goddess of marriage, women, birth, and abundance in Greek mythol...

The ancient city of Ephesus, which dates back to 6000 BC, has been a coastal city belonging to the Romans, Greeks and Turks at different times. The city is known as the place where Christianity is accepted as a pilgrimage center, and in 2015 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The jaguar sculptures of Ephesus, the city where Hippodamus first applied the famous grid city plan system, are waiting to be found in your homes with their version close to the original.-Produced from pressed marble...

Introducing the exquisite Hera bust, a stunning representation of the powerful and beautiful goddess of marriage, women, birth, and abundance in Greek mythol...