Recumbent Hound Mid 20th Century Cherub Carving oil paint and gesso on

oil paint and gesso on board in antique water-gilded frame

See black and white photo showing the front of the house

form and ornament

The thrones feature horned beasts with giant wings which link together forming the back rest and arms of this wonderful pair of Italian garden seats

the Salamander (or Vulcanus) being of fire

Recumbent Hound Mid 20th Century Cherub Carving oil paint and gesso onA small and delicately featured English Hound statue. Mid 20th Century. Sat in a regal recumbent pose, its refined features alert and poised. This beautiful little dog statue will add charm and joy to any sized garden or terrace! Created from stone composite, now aged with a smattering of lichen and moss.