Oliver

(OLI)

Designed by Klaus Kinast

9" x 10" x 19"; 80lbs 

Medium Benedict

(MEDBEN)

Designed by Klaus Kinast 

14" x 12" x 20"; 70 lbs

Vermundo - Protector of Man

(VERM)

Designed by Klaus Kinast

7 " x 13.5" x 9"; 20 1bs

Hadrian

(HADR)

Designed by Klaus Kinast

17" x 8.5" x 13"; 60 lbs

Large Griffin

(LGGRIF)

Designed by Klaus Kinast 

9 " x 16" x 29"; 200lbs

Peek-A-Boo the Shy Dragon

(PEEK) 

Designed by Klaus Kinast & Marie Michon

13" x 10" x 6"; 15lbs

Peek-a-boo was not your normal dragon. He always knew he didn't really want to be a dragon, but he didn't know what kind of other creature he wanted to be. As he grew older he became more awkward and shy. Here he is hiding under his wing after discovering he can make fire and flame. Of course, being Peek-a-boo he burned himself and now the poor little fellow may never come out from his place of refuge.

Ealhelm Gargoyle

(EAL) 

Designed By Klaus Kinast & Marie Michon

12" x 16" x 27"; 120 lbs

After a terrible argument with his girlfriend, Ealhelm perched himself upon the side of a building cornice to contemplate his next move. So engrossed in thought was he that he completely lost track of time and unfortunately the morning light turned him to stone. As time passed, the building was torn down. A mason working on the demolition chanced upon Ealhelm and was taken by his forlorn, life like expression. The mason saved poor fellow from certain destruction and vowed to never let his new friend spend his days alone. Ealhelm is an old Anglo-Saxon name meaning 'protector of temples.'

Benedict

(BEN)

Designed by Klaus Kinast

21" x 17" x25"; 220 lbs

BENEDICT GARGOYLE On a pilgrimage to Paris, Benedict fell in love with a young woman. Whilst very beautiful on the outside, she was cold and cruel on the inside. She quickly grew bored with Benedict's attentions and devised a scheme to rid herself of him. One day she demanded that he perform three tasks to prove his love for her: If successful, she would agree to be married. First, she wanted him to fly her up to the castle tower. Benedict went to the sorcerer and asked for a potion to make him grow wings and then, as requested, flew her to the top of the tower. The young woman admired the gargoyles surrounding the tower and wished that Benedict would look as handsome as they. Again, blinded by his love, Benedict took a potion and was transformed into a horned gargoyle. For his final task, she demanded that he sit not eating, sleeping or speaking until her return and then they would be wed. The wicked woman never returned and after many long years, Benedict turned to stone. Today he watches over the young lovers of Paris whilst awaiting the return of his love. 

Doug the Troll

(DOUG)

Designed By Kluas Kinast and Marie Michon

8" x 8" x 14"; 20 lbs

Doug grew up in northern Norway, the birthplace of trolls and a land of long, cold & dark nights. To be a troll, one must hate practically everything. Indeed, Doug hated his homeland so much that one day, clutching his favorite club, he headed south to find another land to roam and whose inhabitants he could annoy. Unfortunately for Doug he had forgotten that the further south he headed, the longer it stayed light and when caught in sunlight, trolls have a tendency to turn to stone. Here we see Doug, frozen in grimace with favorite club in hand.

Monitore the Gatekeeper

(MONI)

Designed by Marie Michon

10" x 10" x 45"; 110 lbs (2 pieces)

Here be dragons! A long time ago, before men and magic, dragons ruled this land. Perched on high at the entrance to their kingdom, sat Monitore. Ever vigilant, the young dragon watched over the comings and goings of the day. Let him keep watch over your kingdom!

Serendor

(SERE)

Designed by Klaus Kinast & Marie Michon

10" x 14" x 11"; 2 5lbs

Written some time before the 10th century, a manuscript tells the epic tale of Beowulf, an ancient warrior king. One of the king's servants had chanced upon a dragon's lair laden with treasure. In an attempt to please his master, the servant stole a golden goblet. Enraged, the dragon took his terrible vengeance on the villages in the kingdom. Beowulf trekked to the lair and fought the dragon in a horrible deathly duel that the king lost. Wiglaf slew the dragon and assumed the throne. Perhaps Serendor was that dragon.

Orbis

(ORB)

Designed by Klaus Kinast & Marie Michon

9" x 9" x 11"; 20 lbs

9" x 9" x 11"; 20lbs.Dragons are hoarders of treasures, real or imagined. They guard these treasures fiercely and Orbis is no exception. Here we see Orbis guarding his special golden orb. Ever watchful for opportune thieves, the young dragon surveys all that pass. Heaven help anyone who tries to steel his treasure!

Alobar

(ALO)

Designed by Travis Bond

8" x 11" x 10"; 20 lbs

In Alobar, Travis Bond has beautifully captured the restless energy that characterizes Gothicism in sculpture. The Gothic character embodies nervousness, ever-active energy and a lack of peace that precludes relaxation and lapse into partial awareness. In his alarm, Alobar appears powerfully present and starkly alive - a dynamic pose of potential activity compressed into stillness. Perhaps he has suddenly become aware of how dark the night has grown, or he has been alerted to an unknown presence in the gathering darkness.

Bob

(BOB)

Designed by Craig Miller

11" x 8" x 8"; 18 lbs

This humorous creature was sculpted for Castart Studios by Westcoast artist Craig Miller. Craig took his inspiration from medieval sculpture when he modelled lovable Bob, but don’t expect this little monster to frighten anyone away. Bob’s relaxed pose and open, friendly gaze make him a cheerful addition to any room in your home. This Castart exclusive is sure to stimulate conversation among your guests!

Giddian

(GID)

Designed by Travis Bond

9" x 9" x 13"; 30 lbs

One upon a time, after the fall of Rome in a far away land, there lived three gargoyles: Giddian, Cadred & Ramsis. Now you know that at night when we are asleep, gargoyles come to life. One of the favourite pastimes of Giddian, Cadred & Ramsis was to mock their friends the three monkeys; See No Evil, Hear No Evil & Speak No Evil. Little did Giddian know that half a world away; his namesake had put pen to paper to write the bible. At that very instant all three gargoyles were frozen forever in their mocking poses. Together, the three gargoyles protect the harmony of your garden.

Mikan

(MIK)

Designed by Craig Miller

8" x 8" x 13"; 20 lbs

The Gothic imagination reverently acknowledges the awesome spiritual forces that are operative in our world, and its art stresses a reality that includes the spiritual, as well as the physical. Our gothic creature, sculpted by Craig Miller, symbolizes such as extended reality: Mikan is earthly and familiar, yet fantastic and otherworldly as he peers into the heavens toward a greater single existence in which the physical and spiritual merge. Mikan's knowing smile projects a transcendent wisdom cultivated through his long contact with the continuous flow of human experience. He is like a specter of departed years, and shall remain long after those who now gaze upon him have ceased to be in this world.

Queydo The Guardian

(QUE)

Designed by Craig Miller

8" x 8" x 10"; 20 lbs

Queydo – The Guardian was inspired by Gothic imagery. Queydo’s watchfulness exudes a feeling of security and calmness. The unique characteristics of this gargoyle sculpture add a comforting and interesting personality to the home environment.

The Thinker

(THI)

Designed by Travis Bond

5" x 8" x 9"; 6 lbs

Gargoyles were gothic creatures originally designed for buildings in the 13th & 14th centuries as drain spouts and to ward off evil. Later, these strange mystical and sometimes weird human/animal creations were often used to ornament buildings. Gargoyles were carved from marble or limestone and terra cotta was used at times.
Best known are the gargoyles of Notre Dame in Paris. Architect Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc (1814-79) was able to recreate the authentic spirit of the Gothic Era. We often do not see these wonderful creations as we walk through our cities; however, they are always observing us.

Griffin

(GRIF)

Designed by Marie Michon

7" x 13" x 15"; 30 lbs

A griffin is a mythical monster with the head and wings of an eagle and the body and tail of a lion. From the Latin gryphus, griffins were revered in medieval times and animated in sculpture found upon churches and cathedrals throughout Europe. The strength and grace of a lion and the alert panoramic sight of an eagle characterize the griffin's appeal.

Ernie

(ERN)

6" x 10" x 10"; 20 lbs

Designed by Marie Michon
 

Cousin to Bob (another Castart Studios piece), Ernie is a curious creature who inhabits only the finer gardens. Charming and passionate, he is shown here demonstrating his amorous intentions with the offer of a flower. Known for his popularity with the ladies, Ernie's irresistible smile and puppy dog eyes make him a perennial favorite.

Maternal Dragon

(MAT)

Designed by Travis Bond

12" x 15" x 16"; 50 lbs

The dragon, a fabulous monster common to many mythologies, was usually conceived as a huge, bat-winged, fire-breathing creature with a barbed tail. The word dragon is derived from the Greek drakon, which was used originally for any large serpent. With the advent of Christianity, dragons came to be symbolic of sin and paganism and the slaying of a dragon was the crowning achievement of the heroes of the ancients. However, our beautifully detailed sculpture by Travis Bond remains a beneficent creature, capturing the bond between mother and child, and eschews the traditional view of the dragon as an agent of evil.

Waking Dragon

(WAK)

Designed by Travis Bond

11" x 14" x 19"; 45 lbs

Beyond the Maze, deep within the caverns, and wallowing in the mire, lay the gentle beast of Mythology.
In centuries past, his Crest proudly blazed on King Arthur’s battle helmet, now he waits patiently, for time to restore his rightful place amongst the Celts, when he once again will represent the emblem of Sovereignty.
If you listen carefully you will hear the slow, rhythmic beating heart of the Waking Dragon.

Azzuli with Globe

(AZZG)

11" x 12" x 12"; 50 lbs (2 pieces)

AZZULI With the glow of the globe, Azzuli peers deep into the future, examining the images as they appear in the glass. Azzuli cannot tell you what he sees, but by gazing into the globe, you may just be able to imagine the revelations.

Nostradamus

(NOS)

9" x 10" x 14"; 18 lbs (2Pieces)

Since his startling predictions began to come true, Nostradamus has held a place as one of the great clairvoyants. Now, in David Blight’s rendition of the 15th century astrologer, we find him crystal gazing into a crystal, pondering the mysteries it holds. If he were still alive, would he have predicted his place as a beautiful garden or home ornament?

Merlin The Wizard

(WIZ) 

11" x 8" x 14"; 15 lbs

With this beautifully sculpted piece, Australian artist David Blight captures the Arthurian enchanter’s wisdom and endless search for knowledge. As legend has it, he was King Arthur’s tutor and confidant, as well as his wizard. Here we find the sorcerer deep in thought over his master’s next lesson or perhaps a potion of sorts. As a garden ornament or room decoration, Merlin is sure to remind us of lands lost to time and folklore.

Cadred

(CADR)

Designed by Marie Michon

11" x 10" x12"; 40lbs

One upon a time, after the fall of Rome in a far away land, there lived three gargoyles: Giddian, Cadred & Ramsis. Now you know that at night when we are asleep, gargoyles come to life. One of the favourite pastimes of Giddian, Cadred & Ramsis was to mock their friends the three monkeys; See No Evil, Hear No Evil & Speak No Evil. Little did Giddian know that half a world away; his namesake had put pen to paper to write the bible. At that very instant all three gargoyles were frozen forever in their mocking poses. Together, the three gargoyles protect the harmony of your garden.

Ramsis

(RAMS)

Designed by Marie Michon

.9" x 9" x12"; 35 lbs

One upon a time, after the fall of Rome in a far away land, there lived three gargoyles: Giddian, Cadred & Ramsis. Now you know that at night when we are asleep, gargoyles come to life. One of the favourite pastimes of Giddian, Cadred & Ramsis was to mock their friends the three monkeys; See No Evil, Hear No Evil & Speak No Evil. Little did Giddian know that half a world away; his namesake had put pen to paper to write the bible. At that very instant all three gargoyles were frozen forever in their mocking poses. Together, the three gargoyles protect the harmony of your garden.