{"product_id":"composite-stone-faux-bois-birdbath-with-squirrels-garden-ornament-english-20th-c","title":"Composite Stone Faux Bois Birdbath with Squirrels Garden Ornament, English 20th C.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn English mid-20th-century composite stone birdbath, with a textured, hollowed-out log basin, rests atop a pedestal sculpted like a rugged tree trunk, featuring a playful squirrel scaling the side. The entire piece is cast in heavy stone, deeply weathered with natural mineral spots, dark lichen, and a rough, organic finish. This whimsical design is rooted in the late 19th-century French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efaux bois\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(false wood) movement, where artists hand-sculpted concrete to perfectly mimic rustic woodwork.  Incorporating functional animal and woodland motifs allowed Victorian estate owners to bring a sense of natural harmony and movement into their structured garden layouts. This birdbath lends an immediate layer of historic European craftsmanship and pastoral storytelling to a courtyard center, shaded garden path, or flagstone patio. Wear consistent with age and use. 16.5\" w 14\"d x 23.5\"h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Antiquarian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551006248994,"sku":"MADE1003053886","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2302\/3555\/files\/0_2P6A1014.jpg?v=1787666538","url":"https:\/\/www.modernantiquarian.com\/products\/composite-stone-faux-bois-birdbath-with-squirrels-garden-ornament-english-20th-c","provider":"Modern Antiquarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}