Monday, April 29, 2013

Mosaic and Macro Monday - Metal Art


 ~ click on mosaic to enlarge ~

In Norton Commons, a "boutique" community near Louisville, I spotted this wonderful collection of metal art  for sale at a local shop.  Several pieces, such as the horse head and fleur de lis, would make great decorations for the Kentucky Derby which runs the first Saturday in May.  The other pieces would look wonderful as garden or exterior art any time.

Here are a few more examples of some of best and most classic designs--curlicues, rosettes, arches, panels:





And then some macro/closeup shots of other pieces:





Hope you take in the Kentucky Derby next Saturday whether visiting Louisville or watching the festivities on your wide screen.  It's a beautiful time in this city and some of this metal art would look really great in some Louisville gardens.

Linking to: Macro Monday and Mosaic Monday.

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12 comments:

  1. eileeninmdApril 29, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Love the horses head and the metal art. The pieces would look wonderful in any garden. We usually try to watch the Derby. Wonderful images and mosaic, have a happy week!

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  2. Jan n JerApril 29, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Nice artwork....We will be watching the Derby next week. Its a very exciting 5 minutes.

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  3. carol l mckennaApril 29, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    What great iron works find and wonderful mosaic photos for MM ^_^

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  4. Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 29, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Great horse head and metal art! I would love some of that metal in my garden.

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  5. TexWisGirlApril 29, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    i like classic metal stuff like this - not the kitschy stuff. :)

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  6. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)April 29, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    What wonderful metal pieces - I love the lines of the fancy gates.

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  7. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Nice detailing, Fadie! Haven't done my handicapping yet, but I promise you a pick before Derby Day.

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  8. donApril 29, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    You hit a fine place for unique pieces or iron work for one's garden or home. Nice series.

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  9. Pamela GordonApril 29, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Wow, these are really beautiful pieces of ironwork. I wish I could find something like that around here. Have a great day. Pamela

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  10. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful metalwork. I love the lion's head.

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  11. genieApril 29, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Wonderful vintage captures. Love the designs in the metalwork...and a bit of statuary, too. Bet they are all expensive. A great weries. genie

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  12. Brian KingApril 29, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    I love that horse head with the rust! Great collection!

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