{"id":1016,"date":"2026-07-27T19:56:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sbwoodcraftdesign.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=1016"},"modified":"2026-07-27T19:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:56:27","slug":"framed-wall-plaque-music-the-pastoral-trio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.sbwoodcraftdesign.co.uk\/?product=framed-wall-plaque-music-the-pastoral-trio","title":{"rendered":"Framed Wall Plaque: “Music” The Pastoral Trio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Artistic Study: “Music” The Pastoral Trio<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This exquisite relief is a meticulous facsimile, hand-cast by Master craftsman Steve Adams of SB Woodcraft & Design.<\/p>\n

The piece is derived from an original 18th-century terracotta plaque that Adams painstakingly restored and remodelled, preserving the integrity of its historical form while ensuring its\u00b7 survival for contemporary collections.<\/p>\n

Attribution and Stylistic Analysis<\/h4>\n

The original terracotta is stylistically attributed to the circle of the celebrated French sculptor Claude Michel<\/strong>\u2022<\/strong>(1738-1814), <\/strong>widely known as Clodion. <\/strong>Several key indicators support this \u2022 attribution:<\/p>\n

Fluidity and Movement: <\/strong>The composition embodies the quintessential “Clodionesque” energy-a rhythmic, swirling fluidity that moves seamlessly between the figures.<\/p>\n

Classical Iconography: <\/strong>The scene features the characteristic putti and lyrical pastoral themes that dominated Clodion’s mature output during the late 18th century, a period when he was the premier interpreter of the Rococo-to-Neoclassical aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Modelling Technique: <\/strong>The soft, naturalistic treatment of the musculature and the intricate, delicate handling of the drapery are hallmark traits of Clodion’s hand, distinguishing this work from the more restrained, formal compositions of his contemporaries.<\/p>\n

Provenance of Presentation<\/h4>\n

In keeping with the piece’s 18th-century origins, it is presented in an original Victorian-era frame from the collection of Steve Adams. The frame has been expertly modified to accommodate the depth of the relief, creating a harmonious dialogue between the craftsmanship of the past and the enduring tradition of the master restorer. This piece stands not merely as a reproduction, but as a deliberate continuation of a legacy, offering collectors the opportunity to own a work that embodies the grace and vitality of the Enlightenment era.<\/p>\n

Price: \u00a3275.00 <\/strong>Price shown includes delivery to addresses within the UK. <\/em>For international delivery charges please contact us HERE<\/a>\u00a0for details prior to placing your order.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Artistic Study: “Music” The Pastoral Trio This exquisite relief is a meticulous facsimile, hand-cast by Master craftsman Steve Adams of SB Woodcraft & Design. The piece is derived from an original 18th-century terracotta plaque that Adams painstakingly restored and remodelled, …<\/p>\n

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