The War Horse

Since its first arrival to the Virginia Historical Society in 1997, The War Horse has been a Richmond landmark. Now standing on Richmond’s Boulevard, The War Horse was built in memorial to the 1.5 million horses and mules that died during the Civil War. The War Horse was designed by Tessa Pullan and was later given to the Virginia Historical Society by Paul Mellon. Son of industrialist Andrew Mellon, Paul Mellon was a great patron of the arts and philanthropist who gave much of his immense fortune to cultural and educational institutions. This handsome resin and bronze-coated reproduction is available exclusively through the Virginia Historical Society.

619B 10"

Ex Nihilo

The majestic west front of Washington National Cathedral is classically Gothic in form, honoring centuries of tradition in sacred architecture. The 13-foot tall tympanum over the central portal, a masterpiece entitled Ex Nihilo, dominates the suite of sculptures. Ex Nihilo's eight figures, their eyes not yet opened to the new life that awaits them, are captured in what sculptor Frederick Hart described as a "state of rebirth and reaffirmation of all the possibilities of being human." This piece is available exclusively through the Washington National Cathedral.

139MB 10"

Tiffany Urn

American artist and designer Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933) worked extensively with the decorative arts. While he is most well known for his stained glass windows and lamps, he also created beautiful blown glass, jewelry, and ceramics, including the original of this stunning Urn (reproduced in crushed stone resin).

128SGR 11"

Creating Memories

This beautifully flowing sculpture, created by Alice Heath, represents the eternal bonds of love between mother and child. The flowing lines and graceful curves express playfullness and abiding joy.

170BG 18"

Young Mother

At age nineteen, Potter was already exhibiting and selling her work in various Chicago art shows and at twenty-two, she opened her first studio. Using her female friends as models, she received much attention for her small portrait statuettes called “Potterines.” Potter moved on to display her work with the New York Society of American Artists. She traveled to France making a pilgrimage to Rodin’s studio. Contrary to the turn to larger more monumental sculpture in the 1920’s and 1930’s, Potter chose to sculpt on a smaller scale. Her style matured and was well received both publicly and critically. In 1899, she married the American Impressionist painter Robert Vonnoh and settled in New York City. Potter was distinguished by becoming the first permanent woman sculptor member of the National Academy of Design.

230TC 9.25"

Wedding Rings

This contemporary classic by Peter Lipman-Wulf symbolizes the sacred bonds of marriage. Many of Lipman-Wulf's creations are on display in museums throughout North America. The original is in bronze. This replica is mounted on a marble base.

297VMB 8"

298VMB 16.25"

299VMB 12.25"

Miss Wetmore's Teahouse Rabbits

Adapted from two fanciful rabbits, cast from a pair of 1935 stone originals, by American sculptor Charles Rudy. They adorn the gateposts and bring character to Miss Wetmore's restored teahouse on the grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer, the former Wetmore summer residence, in Newport, Rhode Island.

632L (left) 22.25"

632R (right) 22.25"

New York Public Library Lion Bookends

Exact scale models of the heroic-size lions in front of the New York Public Library, created under the supervision of the Library.

776AS 6.75"