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Antique Lead Putto Garden Figure
Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection

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Antique Lead Putto Garden Figure

1900 - 1920
Description

Lead putto figure, standing on one leg on a circular base. The details of this charming figure are very crisp and the condition is good.

A very decorative item to display in the garden or indoors.

c. 1910

Height: 21" 53.5 cm

Width: 9" 23 cm

Base diameter: 7.5" 19 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Lead Garden Statue to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA927902
Dealers Internal Reference
D984
Description
Lead putto figure, standing on one leg on a circular base. The details of this charming figure are very crisp and the condition is good.

A very decorative item to display in the garden or indoors.

c. 1910

Height: 21" 53.5 cm

Width: 9" 23 cm

Base diameter: 7.5" 19 cm

Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Lead Garden Statue to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA927902
Dealers Internal Ref
D984
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base.
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Archive I A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base.

Antique Lead Putto Garden Figure

Archive II A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base. View II
Archive III A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base.
Archive V A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base. View V
Archive VI A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base. View VI
Archive VII A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base. View VII
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection
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A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base.
Antique Lead Putto Garden Figure
Ref: SA927902
A weathered grey lead garden statue depicting a standing putto figure set upon a rock-form base.
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FAQs

A putto is a representation of a young child, traditionally depicted in classical sculpture and revived during the Renaissance to add allegorical or decorative elements to landscape architecture.

Historic lead statues were produced by casting molten lead into moulds, often creating a heavy, durable form capable of withstanding outdoor exposure while developing a soft grey surface.

Authentic lead figures display considerable weight for their size, subtle surface malleability, and a characteristic chalky grey oxidisation rather than applied paint or light synthetic composition.

A lead figure can be introduced indoors on a deep window sill, within a conservatory, or set inside a fireplace hearth to bring sculptural contrast and texture to contemporary rooms.

Lead requires minimal intervention; gentle rinsing with water and a soft brush removes debris without stripping the natural oxidized patina that protects the metal.
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