Ancestral Collections Statues

Ancestral Collections sells Elegant Home Furnishings & Gifts derived from Historic House Collections. Founded by Lady Victoria Leatham of Burghley House it has been trading for five years as a mail order company. Items range from Clocks to Cushions, Jewellery to Limoges & Silverware to Statues.

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Ancestral Collections Statues

PheasantAs a centrepiece for a hall table or a mantlepiece, this superb model of a jaunty cock pheasant will fit the bill nicely. He has an air of total confidence about him and with his ears pricked and tail up looks for all the world as though he is about to stride off accross the table! A weighty piece it is made from solid bronze and stands on a black marble base.As a centrepiece for a hall table or a mantlepiece, this superb model of a jaunty cock pheasant will fit the bill nicely. He has an air of total confidence about him and with his ears pricked and tail up looks for all the world as though he is about to stride off accross the table! A weighty piece it is made from solid bronze and stands on a black marble base.

Elephant Bookends PairA handsome pair of jumbos to hold your books in place, these boys are supported on heavy faux books and are made from cleverly designed resin.A handsome pair of jumbos to hold your books in place, these boys are supported on heavy faux books and are made from cleverly designed resin.

Alexander BustCast in a honey coloured sandstone material this delightful representation of the ancient Greek general commands attention wherever it is placed. It is weather proof and therefore could be used as an accent piece in your garden, alternatively placed in a hallway or in front of a mirror it looks stunning. Cast in a honey coloured sandstone material this delightful representation of the ancient Greek general commands attention wherever it is placed. It is weather proof and therefore could be used as an accent piece in your garden, alternatively placed in a hallway or in front of a mirror it looks stunning.

Dancing Cherub on Marble baseExperience the sheer joy of this carefree dancing figure! Skilfully made from bronze this happy little girl embodies the innocence of childhood. It is possible that this model is derived from a nineteenth century French example as many of this quality were produced. The finish and patination are excellent and the elegant black marble base with bronze twisted rope detail sets off the figure to perfection.Experience the sheer joy of this carefree dancing figure! Skilfully made from bronze this happy little girl embodies the innocence of childhood. It is possible that this model is derived from a nineteenth century French example as many of this quality were produced. The finish and patination are excellent and the elegant black marble base with bronze twisted rope detail sets off the figure to perfection.

Bronze Partridge on marble baseThis little partridge is a delightful model for a hall table or windowsill. He is made from cast bronze and has beautifully modelled details. He sits on a weighty marble base which protects your furniture from sharp claws.This little partridge is a delightful model for a hall table or windowsill. He is made from cast bronze and has beautifully modelled details. He sits on a weighty marble base which protects your furniture from sharp claws.

Small Cupid BronzePlace this enchanting figure of a cupid on your mantelpiece and see how wonderful he looks. Hand cast and polished in pure bronze this is every bit as good as the nineteenth century work carried out by top Paris sculptors.Place this enchanting figure of a cupid on your mantelpiece and see how wonderful he looks. Hand cast and polished in pure bronze this is every bit as good as the nineteenth century work carried out by top Paris sculptors.

Preening DuckA preening duck with discreet gilded accents is exactly what is required for the edge of your pond or to catch the eye in rough grassy areas of the garden. A really outstanding model this fellow is frost resistant, needs no maintenance and is cast with great attention to detail.A preening duck with discreet gilded accents is exactly what is required for the edge of your pond or to catch the eye in rough grassy areas of the garden. A really outstanding model this fellow is frost resistant, needs no maintenance and is cast with great attention to detail.

Large Bronze Finish TurtleTwo wonderfully heavy solid bronze finish turtles for your garden. Both animals beautifully sculpted from life and both with benign expressions. They look terrific in grass at the edge of a pond or equally at home on a patio. Available as a pair or singly.Two wonderfully heavy solid bronze finish turtles for your garden. Both animals beautifully sculpted from life and both with benign expressions. They look terrific in grass at the edge of a pond or equally at home on a patio. Available as a pair or singly.

Pair of Bronze Finish TurtlesTwo wonderfully heavy solid bronze finish turtles for your garden. Both animals beautifully sculpted from life and both with benign expressions. They look terrific in grass at the edge of a pond or equally at home on a patio. Available as a pair or singly.Two wonderfully heavy solid bronze finish turtles for your garden. Both animals beautifully sculpted from life and both with benign expressions. They look terrific in grass at the edge of a pond or equally at home on a patio. Available as a pair or singly.

Small Bronze Finish TurtleTwo wonderfully heavy solid bronze finish turtles for your garden. Both animals beautifully sculpted from life and both with benign expressions. They look terrific in grass at the edge of a pond or equally at home on a patio. Available as a pair or singly.Two wonderfully heavy solid bronze finish turtles for your garden. Both animals beautifully sculpted from life and both with benign expressions. They look terrific in grass at the edge of a pond or equally at home on a patio. Available as a pair or singly.

Bronze Finish Large BuddhaThis is a large and truly magnificent solid bronze figure of the meditating Buddha seated on a lotus. The calm and serene features and stylistic pose exude an air of tranquility and calm. This is an outstanding figure for inside the home or for placing within your garden to aid you in relaxation and communion with your natural surroundings This is a large and truly magnificent solid bronze figure of the meditating Buddha seated on a lotus. The calm and serene features and stylistic pose exude an air of tranquility and calm. This is an outstanding figure for inside the home or for placing within your garden to aid you in relaxation and communion with your natural surroundings

HerculesThis powerful rendition of the fabled hero Hercules will bring ancient history to life in your home without an expensive holiday in the greek islands! Cast from a robust stone lookalike material this is a very handsome piece which looks excellent placed in a corridor in front of a mirror or between windows.This powerful rendition of the fabled hero Hercules will bring ancient history to life in your home without an expensive holiday in the greek islands! Cast from a robust stone lookalike material this is a very handsome piece which looks excellent placed in a corridor in front of a mirror or between windows.

Terracotta PlinthLord Byron would surely have seen something similar to this in the orchards and shrubberies of the nineteenth century gardens he knew well. Very romantic and decorative it is cast in reconstituted stone and fibre frost proof mix, with a terracotta finish, and is beautifully aged. The quality of the reliefs is exceptional, none of that shallow smeared look which is so often found on modern pieces. You may prefer to use this as a plinth for a vase or merely as a focal point at the end of a path.Lord Byron would surely have seen something similar to this in the orchards and shrubberies of the nineteenth century gardens he knew well. Very romantic and decorative it is cast in reconstituted stone and fibre frost proof mix, with a terracotta finish, and is beautifully aged. The quality of the reliefs is exceptional, none of that shallow smeared look which is so often found on modern pieces. You may prefer to use this as a plinth for a vase or merely as a focal point at the end of a path.

Ewe and LambHow wild are these? A perfectly dotty pair of frost resistant sheep to accessorise your garden and bring a smile to the faces of all who see them. How wild are these? A perfectly dotty pair of frost resistant sheep to accessorise your garden and bring a smile to the faces of all who see them.

T'ang Brass HorseProbably one of the most famous and much copied images from antiquity is this T'ang horse. Not surprising really because it is a stupendous model. Made for us in heavy patinated bronzed metal in China, the country of origin of the T'ang dynasty, this is crafted to the highest standards and will stand out on your mantelpiece as a focal point .Probably one of the most famous and much copied images from antiquity is this T'ang horse. Not surprising really because it is a stupendous model. Made for us in heavy patinated bronzed metal in China, the country of origin of the T'ang dynasty, this is crafted to the highest standards and will stand out on your mantelpiece as a focal point .

Bronze Finish RetrieverA delightful bronze finished model of a lying retriever. A charming addition to your hall table or a desk, this fellow will find a place in your heart and enhance any room in your home.A delightful bronze finished model of a lying retriever. A charming addition to your hall table or a desk, this fellow will find a place in your heart and enhance any room in your home.

Oval PlanterAn excellent small oval planter, this appears to be made from stone and thus impractical for the solitary gardener to manage. However this is lightweight and made from a frost resistant material and looks terrific as a patio piece or at the top of a flight of steps, very good value and just that little bit different from run of the mill planters.An excellent small oval planter, this appears to be made from stone and thus impractical for the solitary gardener to manage. However this is lightweight and made from a frost resistant material and looks terrific as a patio piece or at the top of a flight of steps, very good value and just that little bit different from run of the mill planters.

Pair of Bronze DogsUse these superb weighty bronze hounds as book ends or as focal points on a desk. Splendidly portrayed on their black marble plinths, they are the epitome of grace and strength and yet you can imagine them curled up in front of the aga making themselves right at home.Use these superb weighty bronze hounds as book ends or as focal points on a desk. Splendidly portrayed on their black marble plinths, they are the epitome of grace and strength and yet you can imagine them curled up in front of the aga making themselves right at home.

Bust of AppolloBring the ancient culture of Greco-Roman sculpture to your home with these superb heads of Apollo and Venus. Mounted in a stylish contemporary style using brass as a counterpoint to the black bases, these make eye catching items for use as a focus in a corridor or against a mirror. Bring the ancient culture of Greco-Roman sculpture to your home with these superb heads of Apollo and Venus. Mounted in a stylish contemporary style using brass as a counterpoint to the black bases, these make eye catching items for use as a focus in a corridor or against a mirror.

Bust of VenusBring the ancient culture of Greco-Roman sculpture to your home with these superb heads of Apollo and Venus. Mounted in a stylish contemporary style using brass as a counterpoint to the black bases, these make eye catching items for use as a focus in a corridor or against a mirror. Bring the ancient culture of Greco-Roman sculpture to your home with these superb heads of Apollo and Venus. Mounted in a stylish contemporary style using brass as a counterpoint to the black bases, these make eye catching items for use as a focus in a corridor or against a mirror.

Bronze Finish Brass Bears PairA pair of splendidly heavyweight bears to cheer up your desk. Cast with great sensitivity in solid brass and then patinated to exactly resemble bronze, these are real charmers and are incredibly tactile. Everyone will fall in love with these . A pair of splendidly heavyweight bears to cheer up your desk. Cast with great sensitivity in solid brass and then patinated to exactly resemble bronze, these are real charmers and are incredibly tactile. Everyone will fall in love with these .

Gothic UrnA crisply realised re- creation of a Victorian gothic garden masterpiece. Subtle colouration stops this being a run of the mill item and lifts it into the work of art for the garden category. Cast in a reconstituted stone and fibre frost proof mix, it has an exceptional terracotta finish which is always very acceptable for any garden space and has an affinity with plants of all kinds, add to this the architectural elegance of this vase and enjoy!A crisply realised re- creation of a Victorian gothic garden masterpiece. Subtle colouration stops this being a run of the mill item and lifts it into the work of art for the garden category. Cast in a reconstituted stone and fibre frost proof mix, it has an exceptional terracotta finish which is always very acceptable for any garden space and has an affinity with plants of all kinds, add to this the architectural elegance of this vase and enjoy!

Standing figure of Putto - antique lead finishAntique lead figures are much sought after. This one had a chequered career. It belonged to my mother and was stolen. It was found in a ditch a few days later where it had been dumped by the thieves as it was too heavy to carry away! We have cast it in a very good lead look material and all the fine detail of the figure has emerged. It can now be placed by one person at the side of a pond or in a shrubbery and will give you years of pleasure.Antique lead figures are much sought after. This one had a chequered career. It belonged to my mother and was stolen. It was found in a ditch a few days later where it had been dumped by the thieves as it was too heavy to carry away! We have cast it in a very good lead look material and all the fine detail of the figure has emerged. It can now be placed by one person at the side of a pond or in a shrubbery and will give you years of pleasure.

Victorian Garden StatueA Victorian masterpiece, a lyrical terracotta statue of two girls which can be used as a fountain or left free standing in the garden. This is a most decorative and ornamental item, hand made in England from a frost resistant material and remaining with natural colouration. This is a very desirable piece.A Victorian masterpiece, a lyrical terracotta statue of two girls which can be used as a fountain or left free standing in the garden. This is a most decorative and ornamental item, hand made in England from a frost resistant material and remaining with natural colouration. This is a very desirable piece.

Putti BirdbathA classic birdbath with two fat little boys watching their reflections in the pool beneath. This has been specially designed for Ancestral Collections and is made of a frost resistant material resembling lead. It can be easily moved by one person and is a superb focal point for your garden or patio.A classic birdbath with two fat little boys watching their reflections in the pool beneath. This has been specially designed for Ancestral Collections and is made of a frost resistant material resembling lead. It can be easily moved by one person and is a superb focal point for your garden or patio.

Grecian Horse HeadTaken from an antique model of a heroic charger, this is a really stupendous piece. As a focus in a hallway or in front of a mirror at the end of a corridor this finely antiqued brass horse with verdigris patination will look tremendous. It could well derive from a model of Bucephalus, the war horse much beloved by Alexander the Great. This is a true work of art and is unique to Ancestral Collections Catalogue. Taken from an antique model of a heroic charger, this is a really stupendous piece. As a focus in a hallway or in front of a mirror at the end of a corridor this finely antiqued brass horse with verdigris patination will look tremendous. It could well derive from a model of Bucephalus, the war horse much beloved by Alexander the Great. This is a true work of art and is unique to Ancestral Collections Catalogue.

Large Crouching pantherGive your home or garden a taste of the jungle with this superb large model of a crouching panther. All the natural grace and savagery of the animal are beautifully portrayed by the artist . It is cast in solid heavy brass, hand coloured with an easy antiqued finish which looks equally at home indoors or out in the garden. This is a tremendous and important piece.Give your home or garden a taste of the jungle with this superb large model of a crouching panther. All the natural grace and savagery of the animal are beautifully portrayed by the artist . It is cast in solid heavy brass, hand coloured with an easy antiqued finish which looks equally at home indoors or out in the garden. This is a tremendous and important piece.

Large Cast Iron Urn Garnish the top of gate piers with these elegant lead patinated classical iron vases. A single vase will make a focal point at the end of a path or on a patio. They are finely detailed and have excellent proportions.Garnish the top of gate piers with these elegant lead patinated classical iron vases. A single vase will make a focal point at the end of a path or on a patio. They are finely detailed and have excellent proportions.

Bronze ElephantBring furniture to life with this most charming of bronze elephants. He is a most engaging fellow and makes a nice change from the models with raised trunks. On a desk or mantelpiece he will look marvellous and if you can resist stroking his back when passing, you are a better man than I ! Bring furniture to life with this most charming of bronze elephants. He is a most engaging fellow and makes a nice change from the models with raised trunks. On a desk or mantelpiece he will look marvellous and if you can resist stroking his back when passing, you are a better man than I !

Bronze Boy & Dog on MarbleBronze figure of boy and dog on marble base. Supported on a pink figured marble base, this romantic pair of figures is a superb addition for your home.French nineteenth century in inspiration this genuine and charming sculpture will enhance a desk or sideboard and make a great focus point for the centre of your mantelpiece.Bronze figure of boy and dog on marble base. Supported on a pink figured marble base, this romantic pair of figures is a superb addition for your home.French nineteenth century in inspiration this genuine and charming sculpture will enhance a desk or sideboard and make a great focus point for the centre of your mantelpiece.

Round Campana UrnPossibly the most elegant shape of urn for planting, this campana form is derived from ancient models and has remained popular with gardeners through the ages whether as a container for flowers, or for architectural focus at the end of a path or on a terrace. Made from a lookalike rusted iron material, it is frost resistant and light enough to be carried by one person.Possibly the most elegant shape of urn for planting, this campana form is derived from ancient models and has remained popular with gardeners through the ages whether as a container for flowers, or for architectural focus at the end of a path or on a terrace. Made from a lookalike rusted iron material, it is frost resistant and light enough to be carried by one person.

Mother & Child Place our happy sculpture of a young mother swinging her child on a window sill or hall table. The epitome of maternal joy this is a remarkable and touching piece and would make a marvellous gift to someone celebrating a new baby.Place our happy sculpture of a young mother swinging her child on a window sill or hall table. The epitome of maternal joy this is a remarkable and touching piece and would make a marvellous gift to someone celebrating a new baby.