The Art Deco bull was delivered to me this morning. It only arrived in Bangkok yesterday morning, so I'm much impressed by the service provided by Thailand Post. Less can be said for its counterpart in Germany, or indeed the auction house. But as they say, better an ungulate than never.
And I am indeed loving the little beast, and still unsure about where it will reside, but enjoying the prospect of playing with placements and tablescaping.
Here?
Or here?
You dear reader (or is that readers?) have endured my pain, but no longer. But if a magazine can run stories on an animal, then so can I. The fact that their's was animate probably accounts for the column inches in national newspapers too. Good grief. Front page news.
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As you point out, if a national newspaper can print a load of bull then why not you? One shouldn't laugh but I can see the irony of a sausage dog being squeezed to death in a press. Poor thing.
I am pleased that the agony of waiting is over for you. It really is a beautiful piece.
Poor little Tatler Alan indeed. One rather thinks the owners are more concerned about the effect of his demise on their readership, but I suppose one can be assured of the fact that they will milk that for what it's worth. Just like me, as you note, because The Corinthium Column and Tatler are on a par, as we know.
Much amused by your latest escapades, and relieved that you are not the star of this particular saga. I will comment thereon, in due course once I've gathered my wits about me, (aka poured myself a cocktail libation).
I like the plinth as well.
It does rather do it justice. Needless to say it has had several re-arrangements since these were photograped and posted. It's now predominantly black and silver. And very masculine.
The wait is finally over. It seems that German shipping fees are rather high, and that delivery can be lengthy (and in one tragic case, nonexistent).
I think your bull looks best by itself and against a plain background. It seems to get lost among other objects, and its noble proportions are diminished.
--Road to Parnassus
Tatler may have more column inches than the Corinthian Column but we all know it is quality that matters.
I see your libation had the desired effect. You shouldn't concern yourself with me overly, I would rather be recorded as having expired in a hail of bullets than liver failure.
Which reminds me, I ought to make arrangements for the transport of my Art Deco dancing lady to you when one way or another the inevitable comes to pass. DHL suit you?
Well, well, well...he finally arrived. And he is wonderful.
I think I like him with the obelisk best.
You don't really need my advice here, but throwing caution to the winds, I'd like to suggest that your
art deco bull deserves his own exclusive table top,
or at the very least, one that is rather less populated
by competing objects. Is there an available surface where he might be displayed in profile?
What a lovely little fellow. Such a strong image. He deserves a place of his own. Offset with silver is a great choice with maybe a couple of equally dark and much smaller peeps to echo his darkness.
Very nice! I would be sorely tempted to name the beast "Ramrod", in view of his very, very straight backbone.
Parnassus - I had to think about that, but yes the picture I missed out on.
The latest position is more prominent, but with a light background, which seems to work. But it's early days.
Hippo - yes Tatler and its late mascot had more inches, columnar or sausage-like.
If we rely on DHL its singular success at this malarkey would only be matched by your not having to send your lady.
Toby - ideally yes, but I am rather short of such places. I agree with the idea that the less is more approach would suit it better, so I am decluttering table tops and populating storage cupboards.
Diogenes - that was my favourite place initially, but there was strong objection from the jury based on the black background. There will be endless discussion, with a final veto by those who matter.
Clay & Fiber - black and silver really looks wonderfully severe. We shall try it for a few days. Or at least hours!
I agree with Parnassus that your bull looks well by itself, but I'm also enjoying the pairing with the obelisk — a tablescape of monuments.
Owl - yes the ramrod straight back is exquisite, and although not visible there are little ripples above its neck, a reimagination of the movement.
Mark - I like that description - a tablescape of monuments.
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