A set of four French cast iron and grey painted figures representing the four seasons

each figure standing and holding an attribute, on circular base, on a square panelled pedestal

The figures: early 20th century, traces of underlying corrosion, small losses to grey paint, one figure with attribute lacking, one figure restored to waist and right arm. The stone pedestals of recent date and in overall good condition, with small losses to extremities.
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The representation of the seasons maintained a remarkable degree of continuity from late antiquity through to the 20th century.