The Art of Design Issue 22 2016 | Page 104

104 The Sheer Joy of Art in the Garden If you go somewhere and you spot a piece of quality sculpture in the garden you know you are visiting somewhere special. This is a something recognised by the wealthy over the ages from classical times, the renaissance and reaching its pinnacle with the grand tours by the aristocratic, the rich and the knowledgeable in the 19th and early 20th centuries in Britain. Peter de Sausmarez is no longer astonished at the amount and value of sculpture bought on line and thinks it is growing confidence with the internet and the sheer choice available to anyone who can turn on a computer or a handheld from the pleasure of their armchair to browse work gathered from the four corners of the Earth. Barrel & Garden from oak-barrel.com To stick your toe in the water have a look at www.artparks.co.uk and have a browse it is fascinating and fun. water features - ponds Outdoor Living – Oak Barrels UK’s specialist supplier of barrels, water butts & tubs This love of sculpture has spread and taken hold not only in Britain but Europe, America, Australia Canada and now China with ever more discerning collectors entering the fray. Tel: 01914 824 389 email: [email protected] British. Bespoke. Sustainable. The Future of Presentation. But Better. T: 01303 266200 You specify, we manufacture. E: [email protected] W: www.theglasswipeboardcompany.com