AN ARTIFICIAL ‘COADE’ STONE WALL HANGING SHIELD OF MEDUSA
Possibly by Stephen Pettifer, Coade Ltd., Modern
Modelled with a low relief face of the gorgon within an on oval plaque, 66cm high
Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.
Inspired by the 18th-century Eleanor Coade and her revolutionary artificial stone manufactory, Coade Ltd was founded by Stephen Pettifer in 2000, to specialise in creating classical and contemporary sculptures using this rediscovered versatile and durable material.