Is this art or something from the Home Depot garden department?

Hi, I find this to be very attractive and it seems to have some quality to it, but I am
not sure if it was done be an individual or mass produced from a mold. I guess it is
made of concrete as it is very heavy at around 9.5 pounds. It isn't marked in any way
to indicate the origin. It measures around 14.5" by 9". Any answers, ideas or leads will
be appreciated.

 

It is at least meant to look like bronze. Are you sure it is not metal? From the back view, there appears to be a lip around the edges - as if the design is a cast or repousse piece with a hollow back that has been filled with some other material. What does it sound like when you tap it in various places? Try using something metal to tap with, like a key - but be careful not to scratch it.

I just saw you have posted another example of repousse metalwork. If you acquired both of these at the same time and place, they may be related. It is just that the back of this one has been filled.

 

I'm fairly certain it is some sort of concrete type material. From the back it almost looks like slate. I'm adding two pictures. One shows a small chipped area and the other where the bronze effect seems to be painted on. I tapped it with a key and wasn't able to tell anything from that.

 

Ah, yes, that detail photo is very informative. But, sorry - I haven't any other observations to make.

 

Thanks 2many, If I sold it shipping would be horrendous and if I tried to hang it, it probably weighs as much as a modern 70 inch television. I really like it so I guess I may be shopping for a stud detector.