Coade Art
English, b. 2000
Established in 2000, Coade Studio specialises in creating exquisite sculpture in classical and contemporary style using a variety of materials, namely Coade, bronze, lead, plaster, resin and terracotta. Our team of highly skilled craftsmen produce portraiture, classical ornaments and monumental figures for discerning clients.
Coade stone was created in the 18th century as a remarkable new building material and was used by the eminent architects of the day. The characteristics of the material, which is actually ceramic, makes it possible to produce sculpture with the finest of detail but also durable and resistant to harsh weather.
When Stephen Pettifer finished his training in Sculpting, Stone Carving, Restoration and Conservation, he was surprised to find that Coade was no longer being used as a sculptural medium and that the method had been lost over time. He set out to develop the recipe and techniques of producing Coade to the same standard as was originally used in the 18th century. Today, Coade Studio takes on commissions of classical sculpture and contemporary pieces for modern country estates, as well as carrying out restoration of historic buildings in the UK.(Biography provided by Coade)
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Artist: Coade
Coade Head of Thalia
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Thalia, one of the Three Graces, frequently appears alongside her sisters in Neoclassical sculptures. She is known to symbolize youth and beauty.
The Coade Head of Thalia draws inspiration from a 2nd-century Roman bust that bears resemblance to Greek models from the late fourth to early third century B.C.
Thalia, the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, finds her inspiration from an original Roman sculpture from the 2nd century. This particular artwork can be found in the Vatican in Rome. Thalia holds a significant place among the Nine Muses...
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Early 2000s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Pair of Seated Frankfurt Lion in 18th century Classical Style
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
One of a selection of lions we make at Coade Studio.
This Coade Stone lion sejant, is one of a handed pair commissioned by an investment bank in Frankfurt, Germany to replace a miss...
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Decorative Garden Classical Belmont Urn
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
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Set of Four Seasons Roundel in Plaster
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
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Plaster Roundel Depicting Spring from The Four Seasons Set
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Located in Salisbury, GB
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Plaster Roundel Depicting Summer from The Four Seasons Set
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Located in Salisbury, GB
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Roundel Depicting Autumn from The Four Seasons Set
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Roundel Depicting Winter from The Four Seasons Set
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Plaster
Coade Stone Classical Greek Goddess 'Minerva' Head
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Minerva, the Roman goddess associated with wisdom, justice, law, victory, and various other domains, holds a prominent position in Roman mythology, appearing in numerous well-known m...
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Stoneware
'Coade' Stone Model of a Classical Style (18th c) Seated Tiger
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Tiger or possibly a lioness, modelled after an 18th century original by 'Coade' Manufactory.
Shown seated, looking to sinster, on a modern rectangular base.
In Chinese mythology, t...
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Early 2000s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Bucranium Mask Plaster Panel in Classical Style
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Plaster panel with bucranium decoration framed with painted wood. Bucranium, translated from Greek origins literally means 'ox skull' and was a form of carved decoration commonly use...
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Acanthus Plaster Panel, modelled in Classical Style
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Plaster panel with acanthus decoration framed with painted wood. The vase is modelled after a Robert Adam (1728–1792 London) design.
Dimensions: 94 x 179 x 8 cm
Weight: 35kg
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Plaster
'Coade' Stone Egyptian Lion Outdoor Statue in Classical Style (18th c)
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Egpytian Lion was produced after we were asked to restore and copy an 18th century 'Coade' Manufactory original at Deepdene House, Surrey, England.
Robert Adam, the 18th century neoclassical architect, ordered these lionesses for Culzean Castle, Scotland, which was the home of Thomas Hope, the designer of the day and arbiter of early 18th century decoration.
The Coade original was modelled on the Egyptian...
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2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Decorative Keystone Female Head, in Classical Style (18th century)
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
The Keystone female head draws its inspiration from an original 18th-century creation by Coade. The depiction showcases a female with plaited hair, backed ...
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Early 2000s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
'Coade' Stone Model of a Tiger Head in Classical Style (18th c)
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
A handed pair of tiger heads based on Coade designs from the 18th Century.
Available individually or as a pair.
Price for a pair of tiger heads is £2,800 + VAT
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Early 2000s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Roundel Depicting Autumn from The Four Seasons Set
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Coade Studio decorative roundel depicting 'Autumn' cherub floating on cloud formation. 'Autumn' is decorated with abundance of fruits. Modelled in delicate low relief. The four seaso...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Bucranium Mask Arch Plaster Panel
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
This decorative panel consists of a plaster base adorned with bucranium decoration, framed by painted wood. Bucranium, originating from the Greek term meaning 'ox skull,' represents ...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Roundel Depicting Summer from The Four Seasons Set
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Coade Studio decorative roundel depicting 'Summer' cherub floating on cloud formation. 'Summer' is holding wheat. Modelled in delicate low relief. The four seasons roundels are influ...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Roundel Depicting Winter from The Four Seasons Set
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Coade Studio decorative roundel depicting 'Winter' cherub, draped and holding a bear branch/twig. Modelled in delicate low relief. The four seasons roundels are influenced by the 18t...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Seated Frankfurt Lion in 18th century Classical Style
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
One of a selection of lions we make at Coade Studio.
This Coade Stone lion sejant, is one of a handed pair commissioned by an investment bank in Frankfurt, Germany to replace a miss...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Model of Mounted Tiger Head
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Tiger or possibly a lioness, modelled after an 18th century original by 'Coade' Manufactory.
Shown head only, mounted on a plinth. Looks fantastic within an interior setting.
In Ch...
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Early 2000s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Decorative Keystone Female Head Flora in Classical Style
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
The Keystone featuring the female head of Flora draws its inspiration from an original 18th-century creation Coade. The depiction showcases Flora with plaited hair, backed by elegant drapery. Keystones similar to this can be found adorning the tops of doors in Bedford Square and various other locations throughout London. The original version of this specific keystone (numbered 450 in the 'Coade' Manufactory catalogue) can be observed above the entrance door of Eleanor Coade's residence, Belmont House, situated in Lyme Regis...
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2010s Coade Art
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Stone
Decorative Plaster Acanthus Roundel
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
This roundel is a reproduction based on the classical stone plinth end panel found at Goodwood House in Chichester. Originally, it was designed as an end panel for a large sphinx...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Plaster
Coade Stone Decorative Keystone Male Head in Classical Style (18th c)
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
This keystone featuring a male head is a reproduction based on an original 18th-century Coade keystone.
The original keystone was purportedly inspired by the...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Roundel Depicting Spring from The Four Seasons Set
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Coade Studio decorative roundel depicting 'Spring' cherub floating on cloud formation. 'Spring' is decorated with spring flowers. Modelled in delicate low relief. The four seasons ro...
Category
2010s Coade Art
Materials
Stone
Coade Stone Decorative Roundel of a Portrait of a Female Head in Classical Style
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
The roundel is crafted from Ceramic Stoneware and is a modern rendition of an 18th-century Coade original, showcasing a neoclassical style. It draws inspiration from classical antiqu...
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Early 2000s Coade Art
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Stone
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Coade art for sale on 1stDibs.
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