Presented as a cohesive series, these four Italian 1930s Neoclassical garden sculptures bring the timeless allegory of the Four Seasons to monumental life in cast grit composite — a durable, stone-like material widely employed by Italian sculptors and garden designers of the interwar period to achieve the aesthetic grandeur of carved stone at accessible scale. Each figure embodies the distinctive mood, attributes, and beauty of its season, forming a unified decorative program of rare completeness.
Rendered in the Neoclassical tradition, the figures display the idealized proportions and graceful drapery characteristic of Italian garden sculpture from the 1930s, when the formal villa garden tradition was experiencing a sophisticated revival. Standing at nearly four feet tall, each piece commands genuine presence — equally at home flanking a garden gate or parterre, adorning a terrace, or positioned as anchors within a formal outdoor room. Their grit surface develops a beautiful, stone-like patina over time, only deepening their antique character with each passing season.
The Four Seasons as a sculptural motif has adorned the finest Italian gardens since the Renaissance, making this 1930s revival series a compelling choice for garden designers and collectors seeking period pieces with both decorative authority and historical resonance. Sold as a set of four; each measures 12.4"W × 11.8"D × 48.4"H.
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 20th Century
Dimensions: 12.4"W X 11.8"D X 48.4"H
Inventory Number: AB527
Location: ITA
Price: $ 7950