{"product_id":"antique-19th-c-french-autumn-winter-putti-garden-statues-pair","title":"Antique 19th c. French Autumn \u0026 Winter Putti Garden Statues (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntique Garden Statues\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eantique circa 1890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efound in Paris, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 27\" high x 18\" wide x 7.5\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming pair of French garden putti, each delicately sculpted with soft, expressive features and classical grape motifs symbolizing abundance, and drapery motifs symbolizing stillness. Crafted in stone and beautifully weathered over time, their aged patina and natural moss growth lend an authentic old-world presence—perfect for bringing a sense of romance and history to the garden or interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Greeks initially used the Horae (goddesses) to represent the seasons, Romans popularized the use of putti (winged, often nude infants) in these roles. These figures appear on Roman sarcophagi, serving as allegories for agricultural cycles, and became highly popular in neoclassical and garden art during the Renaissance and later periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eSpring: Often portrayed with wreaths of flowers, bouquets, or leafy garments symbolizing renewal, youth, and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eSummer: Shown with wheat sheaves, laurel branches, or cornucopias, often wearing a laurel wreath to represent abundance, harvest, and warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eAutumn: Characterized by bunches of grapes, vines, or baskets of fruit, symbolizing the harvest, maturity, and wine making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eWinter: Represented as an older or heavily cloaked child, sometimes with bare branches, symbolizing cold, stillness, and rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54038667788563,"sku":"La Maison de Leocadie","price":2998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8553\/4483\/files\/IMG_0356.jpg?v=1776881713","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonblue.com\/products\/antique-19th-c-french-autumn-winter-putti-garden-statues-pair","provider":"Maison Blue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}