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Garden Bust on Plinth
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Garden Bust on Plinth

1940 - 1960
Description

A very nice bust of a young girl reading a book on attached plinth.

54" high

11" square

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting. Please contact us for more images, 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 Cast Stone Garden Bust to the 1950s.

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Description
A very nice bust of a young girl reading a book on attached plinth.

54" high

11" square

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND, NOT INCLUDNG SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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

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Please contact us for more images, 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 Cast Stone Garden Bust to the 1950s.

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Archive I A weathered cast stone bust depicting a young child reading a book set upon a tall square pedestal plinth.

Garden Bust on Plinth

Archive II A weathered cast stone bust depicting a young child reading a book set upon a tall square pedestal plinth. View II
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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 cast stone bust depicting a young child reading a book set upon a tall square pedestal plinth.
Garden Bust On Plinth
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A weathered cast stone bust depicting a young child reading a book set upon a tall square pedestal plinth.
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  • ObjectGarden Statues
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialCast Stone, Reconstituted Stone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsFigurative child bust, Open book detailing, Square recessed plinth, Moulded pedestal top

This garden bust on plinth comes from the 1950 period, executed in a classical revival style. The piece uses cast stone and reconstituted stone materials, finished in a weathered grey colour with noticeable surface moss and lichen. The composition consists of a figurative child bust depicting a young girl reading a book, mounted upon a tall square pedestal plinth. Details include open book detailing, a square recessed plinth, and a moulded pedestal top. The sculpture measures 137 cm high and 28 cm square. Suitable for placement beside the front door or within an English country house garden setting, the sculpture provides an authentic decorative accent for outdoor spaces. The stone surface displays natural ageing marks and weathering consistent with garden use. The traditional proportions and figurative motifs suit classic landscape designs.

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Garden busts elevated on pedestals became widespread during the Renaissance and XVIII Century English landscape movements, inspired by classical Roman statuary. They were traditionally positioned along pathways, in niches, or at the terminus of garden vistas to add architectural interest and classicism to outdoor grounds.

Traditional outdoor statuary is crafted from natural carved stone, cast lead, terracotta, or reconstituted cast stone. Cast stone is created using aggregate materials mixed with cement, allowing fine detail reproduction while offering high durability against weathering.

Authentic aged cast or natural stone ornaments display organic weathering, natural lichen or moss accumulation, and micro-surface erosion caused by frost and rain. Authentic age causes surface patination to embed deeply into the stone pores rather than appearing as a uniform topical layer.

Modern landscape designers place stone busts within structured formal hedging, near architectural entrance ways, or amidst lush herbaceous borders to create focal contrast. Indoors, smaller busts on plinths are often styled within sunrooms, conservatories, or entry foyers to bridge exterior and interior aesthetics.

Cast stone statuary should be kept clear of standing water during freeze-thaw cycles by ensuring proper drainage around the base. Occasional cleaning with water and a soft non-metallic brush removes excessive debris while preserving desirable natural moss patination.
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