Canny statue design (6)
I believe the answer is:
astute
'canny' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'statue design' is the wordplay.
'design' is an anagram indicator.
'statue' anagrammed gives 'ASTUTE'.
(Other definitions for astute that I've seen before include "Discerning" , "Shrewd, wily" , "Subtle" , "Sharp-witted" , "smart (with some self-interest?)" .)