Recent Acquisition from Late 19th C. Row
We’ve salvaged some beautiful artifacts from a large, brick row home in North Philly this week. These grand, terra-cotta Coat of Arms Medallion and Triple Arches are typical regalia to adorn buildings in the Amsterdam School style of architecture. According to an entry from Wikipedia about this style:
Buildings of the Amsterdam School are characterized by brick construction with complicated masonry with a rounded or organic appearance, relatively traditional massing, and the integration of an elaborate scheme of building elements inside and out: decorative masonry, art glass, wrought ironwork, spires or “ladder” windows (with horizontal bars), and integrated architectural sculpture. The aim was to create a total architectural experience, interior and exterior.
If you were fortunate to attend the Philadelphia Flower Show last week, you may have noticed a trend in the garden displays where artifacts are used to accentuate the foliage. We hope the terra-cotta pieces we’ve just acquired could find a home in YOUR garden! Come by the store to see them in person.
