19th Century Garden Figure On Pedestal Of Flora By Austin And Seeley
A finely cast, 19th century composition stone figure of Flora, the goddess of flowers and spring, by renowned garden ornament producers Austin and Seeley. Well detailed and nicely weathered, this figure is in good condition, with a couple of obvious old losses and stands upon a later composition stone pedestal, a great statement piece for any garden..
Felix Austin began making artificial stone products in around 1828 at his works in New Road, London, describing himself variously as an architect, statuary mason and sculptor as well as artificial stone maker. Entering into a partnership with John Seeley around 1840 they produced an "artificial limestone" a cold cast composition, which comprised a mixture of Portland cement, broken stone, pounded marble and coarse sand which was then cast in moulds, rather than fired clay, preferred by the other leading garden ornament manufacturers of the day.
They worked with many notable architects and supplied statuary to many grand houses and institutions. You can find examples of their work at the Swiss Gardens, Biggleswade, a dolphin fountain and eagle, Blickling in Norfolk comprising of sphinxes, finials and dog, Hampton Court where there are several figures and Wrest Park.
English by Austin and Seeley circa 1850
Felix Austin began making artificial stone products in around 1828 at his works in New Road, London, describing himself variously as an architect, statuary mason and sculptor as well as artificial stone maker. Entering into a partnership with John Seeley around 1840 they produced an "artificial limestone" a cold cast composition, which comprised a mixture of Portland cement, broken stone, pounded marble and coarse sand which was then cast in moulds, rather than fired clay, preferred by the other leading garden ornament manufacturers of the day.
They worked with many notable architects and supplied statuary to many grand houses and institutions. You can find examples of their work at the Swiss Gardens, Biggleswade, a dolphin fountain and eagle, Blickling in Norfolk comprising of sphinxes, finials and dog, Hampton Court where there are several figures and Wrest Park.
English by Austin and Seeley circa 1850
Flora H 48" x W 16 1/2" x D 15"
Pedestal H 36" x W 19" x D 19"
£4,800.00
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