The elegance of statuary has been a part
of Europe since antiquity. The ancient Greeks created sculptural
works with a beauty that has never been surpassed. The Romans,
who came to dominate that civilization, had great admiration
for Greek statues. They transported thousands of them to Italy
to decorate their villas and public places. They copied those
Greek masterpieces and in a similar style they also created great
works of their own.
During the Middle Ages much of the technical skill acquired by
the classical sculptors was lost. Carving was often intricate
and beautiful and inspired by deep religious feeling but it was
almost entirely a part of the architecture.
The revival of interest in free standing sculpture came with
the Italian Renaissance and the wealthy patrons who gave support
to artists fermenting with genius. The beauty and charm of sculptured
work had come back to the Western World to stay. Throughout Europe
it came to adorn fountains and public squares and the palaces
and gardens of the wealthy. It is there today in great abundance.
The American traveler cannot fail to be enticed by its elegance.
Statues have been less conspicuous and less available in America
but they have become increasingly longed for. Travel, education,
art books and the augmenting appreciation of beautiful things
have brought Americans to understand the joy and pride that is
experienced by possessing and living with fine pieces of sculpture.
Now it is possible to acquire beautiful statuary at affordable
prices. In the past, unfortunately, it was only the wealthiest
who could own statues. Although they are still associated with
affluence, it is now possible through this collection for those
of modest means to also own them.
One or more appropriately selected and properly placed statues
may add distinction and elegance that cannot be acquired in any
other way. The variety of sizes to be found in the collection
makes it possible to place them at an entry, in a garden, on
a table, in a niche, on a pedestal, on a mantle, piano or bookcase.
They provide a point of conversation; they are admired and sometimes
envied by your friends but most important of all, they are a
source of continual enjoyment and pride to you. |
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