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$5500 (less Internet discount of $905) = $4,595 (freight collect) |
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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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