Pair of Meiji Style Bronze Garden Cranes with Fountain Spouts Mid 20th Century

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Pair of Meiji Style Bronze Garden Cranes with Fountain Spouts Mid 20th CenturyA finely cast pair of bronze cranes, each modelled with slender legs, detailed plumage and elegant, arched necks. Designed as working fountains, water flows gently from their open beaks when plumbed ideal for placement beside a pond, pool or water feature. These are excellent examples of 20th century garden bronzes, drawing clear influence from Japanese Meiji period design. Cranes have long been symbols of longevity and harmony in Japanese art, and

A wonderful 19th Century Italian sculpture depicting the Mask of Comedy

to the left the roped section of cloth appears to be captured by the winds like a sail as it billows into animation

Pumpkin October (1976) is a striking example of his approach to capturing the essence of nature

The cistern bears three embellished sides

The bowls catch light on their edges

reaching towards light

but here the use of Venetian Red

The piece has a wonderful patina and colour

He rests upon his spade complete with 18th Century dress and wide brimmed hat

or reimagined as a water feature bubbling away

calling it a great wonder

recalling the dragon-taming legends of Northern French bishop-saints such as Saint Romanus of Rouen