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Stone Torso on Cast Iron Stand
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Stone Torso on Cast Iron Stand

1920 - 1940
Description

A very good reconstituted stone torso on cast iron stand, can be for inside or outside use, in very good overall condition.

48" high

16" wide

10" depth

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated this Carved Stone Torso Sculpture to the 1930s.

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Description
A very good reconstituted stone torso on cast iron stand, can be for inside or outside use, in very good overall condition.

48" high

16" wide

10" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base.
fig 1. Stone Torso on Cast Iron Stand

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated this Carved Stone Torso Sculpture to the 1930s.

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A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base.
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Archive I A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base.

Stone Torso on Cast Iron Stand

Archive II A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base. View II
Archive III A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base. View III
Archive IV A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base. View IV
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Vintage Garden UK
Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
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6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
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A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base.
Stone Torso on Cast Iron Stand
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A weathered grey carved stone female torso displaying sculpted drapery and neck ornaments, elevated on two iron rods atop a square base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleSoutheast Asian Classical
  • MaterialCarved Stone, Iron, Concrete
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsCarved drapery, Ornate necklace, Girdle belt, Eroded surface

This Southeast Asian Classical style sculpture from 1930 is an antique stone torso presented on a cast iron stand. The piece is formed from reconstituted grey stone with an eroded, weathered surface and stands on a concrete base via two vertical iron rods. Elaborate carved details include an ornate necklace, sculpted drapery across the torso, and an intricate girdle belt wrapping the waist. The stone exhibits visible weathering, pitting, and natural ageing across the surface, contrasting with the dark rusted patina on the supporting rods. Measuring 121 cm high, 41 cm wide and 25 cm deep, the sculpture is suitable for display both inside or outside the home. It finds an effective placement in an empty corner of a sunlit conservatory, a hallway, or a garden patio. The solid construction and compact footprint allow the piece to anchor decorative schemes without requiring excessive floor space.

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A stone torso sculpture focuses on the human form minus the limbs and head, heavily influenced by Greco-Roman and ancient Asian relief carving traditions. These works highlight muscular structure, ornamental jewellery, and textile drapery.

Historically, sculptors utilised dense local stones such as sandstone, limestone, granite, or marble. Modern conservation often mounts salvaged fragments onto custom wrought or cast iron stands anchored in stone or concrete bases.

Specialists evaluate tool marks, depth of relief, specific stylistic iconography such as headdresses or waistbands, and natural erosion patterns from prolonged exposure to elements or soil burial.

Positioning a mounted stone torso on a plinth, within a alcove, or against a plain minimal wall provides structural contrast. Highlighting the piece with targeted spotlighting emphasizes the natural stone texture and carved details.

Indoor pieces require light dusting with a dry soft brush. Outdoor stone requires periodic cleaning with neutral-pH water solutions to clear moss or debris without eroding delicate carved details.
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