Replicas of the two stove top figures have returned to frame the woodland view to the Vista Ending Arch in the Peony Garden. The original pieces, dating back to the 19th century, were made of cast iron and although their outward appearance was unblemished, their interior—which was hollow—suffered from intensive rusting due to condensation. The […]
Posts Tagged ‘statuary’
Return of George and ?
Posted in Garden, tagged George, Martha, Peony garden, restoration, statuary on August 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Redefining the Detail
Posted in Garden, tagged cistern, Hippocampus, sculpture, statuary, sundial on July 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This past year has been a notable one for the restoration of the garden. One of the most visible changes has been the return of architectural detail to the garden; statuary, cisterns, furniture and metalwork that were either in disrepair or no longer existing have been painstakingly restored or recreated to help us […]