Shelf Full of Gargoyles and Other Pictures

I poked back into the dark corners of my computer and pulled out some old pictures. It takes multiple pictures to get one that I think is just the right one. I thought to post some of the outtakes here, as different views of a gargoyle that one is interested in gives the viewer an even better idea of the gargoyle that can't be done in one view.

Shelf of Gargoyles and Skulls

Here is an photograph of a group of gargoyles on a shelf in the shop. The small skull in the left front center is the Small Celtic Skull. This guy is retired. Going clockwise we come to the Guardian of Hopes and Dreams, the Guardian is 8 1/2" tall. Next clockwise, behind the Guardian is Maxwell. Then the large guy is the Winged Gargoyle. Next is Chester, in the center is the Red Flame Skull.

Florentine Wall Hound Gargoyle

The above picture is the Florentine Wall Hound. This gargoyle hangs on the wall, there is an opening  in the back that sits on a nail.

Skull Toilet Brush

The above picture is the Skull Toilet Brush. I kind of liked this guy, but alas it has been retired. I posted this here to remind you — most all of these pieces are made by individual artists. As they create more work, or for other reasons, they stop offering some work. If you don't get what you see and like, well, you might not get a second chance!

Irving Gargoyle

The different gargoyles I sell called 'Irving' are based on a bass relief gargoyle located on a building on Irving Place in New York, New York.

Irving Place Gargoyle

The picture above is the gargoyle on Irving Place. This is actually not a gargoyle, as a gargoyle by definition is a waterspout — this is more properly called a grotesque, although in common usage the terms are often interchanged.

Irving Gargoyle, Gypsum Stone

The above picture is one of the several different versions of 'Irving' that I sell on my website. You can see the resemblance. Pretty much all my pieces are free standing, so this gargoyle sculpture is a free standing piece.

Browse the website to see the other Irving gargoyles that I have for sale, to go to the website click here.

Percy Gargoyle

I am rather fond of this guy, 'Percy' I call him.

Percy Gargoyle

Percy is a small resin piece, a gray patina with hand painted eyes.

This gargoyle is $19, and to get him jump over to my website gargoylestore.com and you would find this guy on Catalog Page 4.

Bronze Cranium (skull)

This is a new piece for the store, a bronze finished cranium. A skull without the jaw (mandible) is called a cranium.

Bronze Finished Cranium

This piece  is 5" tall, 7" from front to back, and is priced at $36, made of cold cast resin mixed with bronze for a metal look.

I like skulls, and I like this piece — I think it casts an 'eternal' or vintage look out to the viewer.

New Gargoyle Sculpture in the Works!

Here is a 'leaked' photograph of a new gargoyle sculpture in process.

Gargoyle Statue

This guy is being created by special request, and then will be changed a bit perhaps — and I will then have him for sale!

I have no details yet on size or price as yet — stay tuned!

Dedo Gargoyle

We sell the always popular Dedo gargoyle.

Here is his story card:


The "Legend" of Dedo
"It all began in Paris when the Notre Dame Cathedral was being built, rising majestically stone by stone towards the heavens. It was custom to top each structure with a menacing gargoyle, who protected the cathedral by warding off evil spirits.

Marie Therese, a nun from a tiny convent in Provence, disliked the evil-looking gargoyles on the new cathedral, sitting so close to the heavens.Disguised as a man, she trekked on foot to Paris, entered the work site, and quickly carved a small block into a lovable, protective creature. She placed her creature, with its pointy ears and human-like feet, on the highest roof, visible only to God Himself.

It was undiscovered for centuries until a small boy, lost in the labyrinthine structure, stumbled off a ledge and rolled down a roof into the arms of the littlest gargoyle, perched quietly on a ledge. Since that time, Marie Therese's creature was affectionately known as Little Dedo, the gargoyle with the crossed toes."

We sell several sizes and finishes, prices start at $19.

Meeker

This fine little guy we call 'Meeker.' He (or she) is a well cast gargoyle sculpture — designed and made right in the good ole USA.

Meeker is holding his treasure, protecting it.

Meeker Gargoyle Statue

This gargoyle is cast from gypsum cement and so it suitable for outdoor display. Meeker is about four inches tall, and is priced at $46.


The web site has probably six pieces from this fine artist — visit the web site by clicking here.

Thanks for listening!