Diameter
9 Feet 108” and Height of 136” over 11
feet height
ground plan covered by a large copper dome . Grand Estate structure I call it “
Rotonde D’amour “ the Temple of love music art . This Garden Landscape kiosk is
an element of light architecture , intended for pleasure , it could be used as
a belvedere or small garden pavilion open on all sides to enjoy the views and
nature from all sides . 1824-1830 period of refined work from carving to
proportions to the elegance of the Craftsman , all apparent on this structure.
This kiosk built in your garden to host weddings build
unforgettable memories and to host
performances by artists and concerts by musicians , or as a sculpture in
the middle of a large water body lake pond , It has round Antique stone coping
with 6 Carved hard stone pedestals , incredibly Caved with Family Crest coat of
arms figures of beautiful Maidens and Lions , Regal birds etc.. holding in between 5 garden seat benches in
stone supported by Double faced sitting Lions. On top of the pedestals , you
will find 6 large Carved stone Columns with beautiful base and chapiteaux
capitals of acanthus leaves Scrolls and Flowers , Mounted by a Large impressive
crown of Hard stone again , Garlanded Girdlande with Tulips fruits and flowers
with 3dimensional figures of Angelo putties with Mythical Winged Water horse
mermaids Holding the Regal family crest with fleur de lys “ fleur-de-lis “ ,
and the Entire structure is covered with multi part imposing copper dome .
Prized by the European nobility , it made it possible to
admire the gardened landscape as well as to offer a concert stage or an
open-air theater. Some would call it Gazebo cupola . in the 19th century the
kiosk left the exclusive setting of the garden , to embellish the urban
planning of the cities and offer a
roofed stage open and light for entertainment dances and parties . The kiosks
erected in the gardens as a place of contemplation recreation thus doubled by a
specific festive use . Terms used to describe it such as : chiosco , chioschi
kieuchk or kiösk kušk . This pavilion during the 18th century, with the
oriental influences in Europe made the kiosk an important element of the
gardens , King Stanislas of Poland had a kiosk built to observe the splendid
gardens of his Lunéville palace .
