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There is a renewed interest in sculpture outdoors with some spectacular public art, the Angel of the North, the proposed White Horse at Ebbsfleet and more and more ‘sculpture gardens’ around the country, capturing people’s imaginations.
Buying a piece of sculpture is becoming ever easier, as ‘Open Studios’ become a permanent feature of the summer country scene. Demand for buying a piece of unique sculpture created by a living, UK based sculptor is growing as many people look to experience the deeper pleasure in their gardens that comes with the relationship between Art and the garden.
Leonardslee is proud to provide examples of major works and sculpture that we hope might cause a smile and prove irresistible.
In particular, we are honoured to host The Royal Sculptor, Philip Jackson’s ‘The Grandees’, which can be found on the front lawns by the mansion. His bronze tribute to the Queen Mother, unveiled in London’s Mall, close to Buckingham Palace, earlier this year is the latest in a series of British Landmarks, including the Queen on horseback in Windsor Great Park.
The main sculpture exhibition aims to show works by sculptors, who work in a variety of different materials displaying the diversity and dynamism of the current British Sculpture scene.
Many of the works are very affordable and all are extremely robust and weather resistant. Displayed in the Courtyard we hope that it might provide inspiration and a little pleasure.
Purchasing sculptures
Most of the works on display are available for sale, and can be purchased through the gardens. If you are looking for something similar than please contact the artists directly or contact Maundy Todd.
Peter M Clarke
Works primarily in copper, mild or stainless steel. His pieces, reflecting the organics of the natural world, are each produced by hand. He created the sculpture for a gold medal winning garden at RHS Chelsea and his work regularly features in the glossy magazines.
Stargazers
Copper/Stained glass
Price: £200 each
Filigreed Leaf Form
Stainless Steel
Price : £600
Feather Form
Copper verdigris
Price: £ 700
www.petermclarke.co.uk
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Carolyn Genders
A fellow of the Craft Potters Association, she
has work in collections across UK and Europe.
The ceramic forms reflect her intuitive response
to landscape and the seasons, working through
the layers of slip to create a beautiful silky
finish. She also produces fabulous pieces for
indoors and lectures widely.
Pair of Totems
Ceramic on metal poles
Price each: £330
Boules Pendantes
Ceramic on rusted metal
Price each: £360
Sculptural forms 1 &11
Ceramic, weatherproof
Price each: £1560
www.carolyngenders.co.uk
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Peter Randall-Page
An International reputation for the last
25 years and inspired by the organic form,
he has work on permanent collection in
the Tate Gallery, British Museum and the
Eden Project where he was a member of
the Design team for The Core. (Education
Resource Building). A major Exhibition
at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park 2009 is his
most ambitious to date.
Parting Company II
Set of 2 pieces
Golden limestone
Price: £45,825
Parting Company III
Set of 2 pieces
Golden limestone
Price: £45,825
www.peterrandall-page.com
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Nikki Taylor
Nikki specialises in figure sculpture, using the
illusory nature of wire mesh to express the
duality of our bodies. Also works in bronze and
resins. She has been commissioned to provide
sculpture for one of the show gardens at RHS
Chelsea 2009. Exhibits widely including the ‘Affordable Art Fair, London and Wisley.
Female Torso
Patinated brass mesh
Price £1000
This Little Piggy
Patinated brass mesh
Price £1000
www.nikkitaylorsculpture.co.uk
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Johnny Woodford
Working with Cleve West, the renowned
garden designer, Johnny Woodford, aims
to ‘redefine the commonly perceived
boundaries of gardening and sculpture’
Described as being innovative and avantgarde,
their joint projects have led to
several gold medals at RHS Hampton
Court and Chelsea.
“X” Bench
Elm and Oak
Price £4,000
Wave
Price £4,000
johnnywoodford.com
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Courtyard Sculpture Exhibition 2009
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We are very grateful to Maundy Todd for
organising the Courtyard Sculpture 2009
Maundy Todd
Sculpture Garden
07710 850 860
www.maundytodd.com
Courtyard Sculpture Exhibition 2009
Michelle Castles
Specialises in the human form, creating ethereal pieces for both indoors and outdoors. In collections across the UK with a one woman show in the Biscuit Factory, Newcastle 2009 and a collection of sculpture celebrating Olympic athletes in development.
Unwind
weldmesh powder coated
Price: £1500
Jumping Women
Set of 5 weldmesh powder coated
Price: Not for sale
www.maundytodd.com
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Paul Cox
Awarded a Henry Moore Scholarship, his work
is in collections across the world, including the
Cafesjian Museum, Armenia. Exhibited several
times at the Royal Academy summer
Exhibition. He also makes affordable art for
the garden.
Kaleidoscope
Blue glazed ceramic
mild steel bar.
Price: Large £40 Small £25
www.paulcoxhome.co.uk
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Sarah Hayhoe
Glass sculptor, using much of her own hand
fired glass. Creates bespoke pieces. Recently commissioned to provide glass ’risers’ for a
spiral staircase in a restored house in Spitalfields
after Gaudi, the Spanish architect, whose
work is widely seen in Barcelona.
Glass panels
Price: Large £130 each
Price: Small £100 each
www.gardenglass.net
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Jon Mills
Metalwork sculptures, both large for public
works and very small for the domestic market.
He shows across the world, his witty pieces are
immediately recognisable. Public art includes
Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital and
Essex University.
Stickman
Forged and welded steel tube
Price £10,000
www.metaljon.com
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Tom Stogdon
Works mainly in slate, stone and metal he
produces large works, circles and spirals for
outdoors and small pieces for wall and indoors.
Exhibited for the first time at Chelsea 2008,
and was invited to exhibit at the inaugural
RHS Show in Inner Temple in November.
Sea Groynes
Wall mounted lead and slate
Prices: £200 - £500
Ammonite on Oak plinth
Cumbrian Green Slate worked English Oak
Price £950
Alphabet letters K & V
Lead and slate
Price (K)£650 (V) £340
www.tomstogdon.com
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Sarah Walton
One of the country’s leading salt glazed potters
and fellow of the Craft Potters Association, her
work is on exhibition in 13 UK museums
including the V & A. She has been making her
iconic bird baths since 1984.
Birdbath
Salt-glazed frost proof
ceramic on oak base
Price £950
www.sarahwalton.co.uk
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