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Child Lead Figure Victorian
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Child Lead Figure Victorian

19th century
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Large in size and very heavy, has some blemishes but looks very impressive ideal for anyone’s garden, standing 71 cm high across 27 cm depth being 26 cm, please enquire concerning delivery.

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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Victorian Lead Child Statue to the Victorian era.

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Large in size and very heavy, has some blemishes but looks very impressive ideal for anyone’s garden, standing 71 cm high across 27 cm depth being 26 cm, please enquire concerning delivery.
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Victorian Lead Child Statue to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian cast lead garden statue depicting a standing child figure on a integral rounded base with a weathered grey patina.
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Archive I A Victorian cast lead garden statue depicting a standing child figure on a integral rounded base with a weathered grey patina.

Child Lead Figure Victorian

Archive II A Victorian cast lead garden statue depicting a standing child figure on a integral rounded base with a weathered grey patina. View II
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A Victorian cast lead garden statue depicting a standing child figure on a integral rounded base with a weathered grey patina.
CHILD LEAD FIGURE VICTORIAN
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A Victorian cast lead garden statue depicting a standing child figure on a integral rounded base with a weathered grey patina.
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  • ObjectGarden Statue
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLead
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsFigurative child form, Integral moulded base, Hands behind back position

This Victorian garden statue depicts a standing child figure with hands held behind the back, mounted on an integral rounded base. Formed from lead, the piece displays a weathered grey finish showing natural blemishes and surface wear from age. The photograph reveals visible facial features, textured hair strands, and rounded toes standing atop a rocky, organic-form mount. Measuring 71 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 26 cm deep, this substantial figure suits placement as a welcoming feature beside a front door or along a garden pathway. The sculptural form integrates easily into traditional English country house planting schemes or patio borders, adding classic figurative interest to outdoor spaces.

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Lead statuary became widely popular in British gardens during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries due to its durability against harsh weather and its ability to hold detailed cast forms. Victorian foundries produced a wide range of figurative sculptures to decorate formal lawns, garden borders, and urban courtyards.

Antique lead figures were typically cast using sand moulds or piece-moulding techniques, often formed around an internal armature for structural integrity. Lead was selected by craftsmen for its relatively low melting point, malleability, and natural resistance to frost damage.

Authentic period pieces display substantial physical weight, surface softness characteristic of lead, and a natural white-grey lead carbonate oxidisation layer. Look for seam lines from historical multi-part moulds, hand-finished chasing details, and organic surface weathering rather than uniform modern paints.

In outdoor settings, position lead sculptures as focal points at pathway terminations, within planted borders, or against brickwork to contrast with foliage. Indoors, these figures operate as architectural accents in sunrooms, conservatories, or beside entryway doors.

Lead requires minimal maintenance because the natural oxidisation layer acts as a protective barrier for the underlying metal. Avoid abrasive cleaners and chemical treatments, washing gently with plain water and a soft-bristled brush to retain the patinated surface.
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