The eighteenth-century lead urns and shepherds on the Aviary Terrace are from the workshop of the Flemish sculptor John van Nost. The statues have been restored and painted with a finish resembling weathered lead although they were probably originally painted in more life-like colours.
is the wee dog dancing to the sound of the pipes or trying to get him to shut up?
Ha ha ha, JD.
I have to admit to being curious about what that dog was up too, it is a very unnatural pose…
But there again the piper seems unnaturally poised for a musician too…
To be honest, Cherry, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen statues like that before. WOW.
They are quite fascinating close up, especially with that lovely scenery in the background!
Is that the aviary in behind?
To be honest, I am not sure why it is called the Aviary Terrace because there is no sign of an aviary.
you have to love the way these old statues are posed ….!
They do have an unusual style
Very nice photos!
Thank you