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The Venus of Flora. Statues for gardens

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There is nothing better than a sculpture to turn your gardens and terraces into charming spaces. A reproduction of an ancient work of classical art appears among the vegetation, welcoming us to that special corner where we take refuge from the noise and routine of everyday life. We can surround ourselves with art with handcrafted works that faithfully reproduce ancient sculptures such as the one we bring to this blog, the Venus de la Flora. It is a high quality reproduction made with reconstituted marble (marble powder with resin). Finished with an antique patina based on natural earths. The stone texture suggests the feel of an antique original. It is a sculpture perfectly suited for outdoor decoration such as gardens and terraces or for indoors.   Measurements:   Height: 158 cm. Base Measurements: Width: 56 cm. Depth: 40 cm. Height: 14 cm.   This sculpture depicts a female figure holding an amphora. The Roman goddess Venus (Aphrodite in Greece) is the goddess of lov

Wall decoration with sculptures on corbels

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Corbels with Greek ceramics Wall decoration can acquire an air of distinction if we use decorative elements inspired by classical art , such as Greco-Roman and neoclassical reliefs , combined with corbels that support small sculptures, busts or replicas of Greek ceramics , for example.           Assorted small and medium-sized sculptures   These two elements, reliefs and corbels with busts or sculptures , have been used in different cultures since antiquity for monumental and interior decoration , in temples and palaces, and in the villas and mansions of the distinguished classes.         Classical corbel Corbels are supports that protrude from the wall . They can be used on façades to support horizontal structures such as architraves or friezes, or as interior decorative elements , either free-standing or as a base on which a small or medium-sized decorative figure is placed. They can also be used as legs for tables or consoles attached to the wall and as supports for shelves .