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Posted by cyn427 z7a (My Page) on Mon, Aug 31, 09 at 19:49
| Does anyone know a way to install safely a statue on a marble pedestal in a garden? I inherited an amazing 4 ft. black marble pedestal with a beautiful statue atop it. The entire height of the two pieces is six ft. The statue is bronze-classical subject of woman and child-she is holding a bunch of grapes out and the child is running and reaching. Since it is something I remember from my grandparents' front hall, I don't want to risk damage to it, but I have always pictured it in a garden, not inside. I haven't moved it out because I am afraid of having the statue fall and break-flowing pieces of drapery and outspread arms. Has anyone else ever installed a piece outside? I am not sure if there is a way to make it really secure and any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Cynthia |
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| One thing you could do is put the pedestal on some concrete blocks to raise it about 6 inchs or so, and then set down old mattresses all around it and cover the mattresses in green fake carpeting or plant the mattresses to disquise them. Then if it does fall over the landing will be very soft and it wont break. |
RE: securing antique statue
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| Thanks. I never thought of that! Cynthia |
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