Satyre Carving

Portland stone

Scale: 1.25 over life

Photo shows area of approx 2500mm high

First in the:

Natural Stonecraft Awards 2003,

Category 3: Natural Stone Monuments,

by the Worshipful Company of Masons of the City of London,

for the general excellence of the stonework in the carving of:

16 Old Bailey, London. EC4.

Masonry by Paye Stonework & Restoration.

This project has been been featured in various Stone Trade Journals.

This photo shows the complete wall, built as a copy of the buildings existing South facade - 16 Old Bailey. The facing or ashlar was built up whilst the carved elements were being created within a temporary workshop inside the building. These carvings when completed were hoisted out through windows and then installed, further carving then being carried out to complete.

Cartouche detail

After the Medieval!

Working within the on-site studio