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A trio of three cast stone garden ornaments in mid-20th century style, comprising two gnome figures and a mushroom dwelling. The collection is constructed from reconstituted stone. One gnome figure is depicted standing and pushing a wheelbarrow, wearing a pointed hat and a full beard. The second gnome is seated in a cross-legged position, featuring a peaked cap and a short beard, with a small aperture between the hands and mouth that likely originally held a separate pipe or flute accessory. Both gnomes retain remnants of a distressed white painted finish over their cast stone bodies. The third item is a dwelling in the form of a mushroom, featuring a textured cap to represent a fly agaric style and a stalk detailed with an incised arched door and windows. No manufacturer’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on any of the items.
Condition report:
The ornaments are in a heavily weathered condition consistent with prolonged outdoor exposure. The two gnome figures show significant flaking and distress to the remnants of white paint across their entire surfaces (photos 2 and 3). There is visible surface pitting and erosion to the cast stone, along with the accumulation of biological growth and dirt in the recessed details (photos 1, 2, and 3). The mushroom dwelling features an established patina of moss, lichen, and dark environmental staining (photos 4 and 5). Minor chips and surface wear are present on all three pieces, consistent with age and garden use (photos 1-5).
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