Fountains

1990s French natural terracotta lion with shield garden sculpture.     

Antique French fountain basin can be used as a planter or jardinière This item also may have served of children bath tub Very old, the wood wor...

A charming and extremely decorative mid 19th century French terra cotta wash basin. The basin is mounted on an oak backplate with a mottled border. The basin is designed with a cheru...

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This modern, minimalist fountain is a tasteful way to incorporate aquatic life into any indoor or outdoor space. The Ukiyo Saucer...

fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, offering this fantastic cast-iron fountain featuring Swans in a tight ring around the basin. In the style of the leading makers of the Edwardian garden ornament companies, this Cast iron egret fountain...

A characterful terracotta fountain group of a boy and dolphin by Blanchard (stamped); the perfect feature piece for a garden pool or pond. This 19th century buff terracotta fountain ...

Urn form with a ball finial with domed cover flanked by scrolled handles, square base with brass spigot.

A spectacular antique lead Crane fountain from a famous New Jersey Estate. I believe it was purchased in Italy in the late 1940s early 50s. The Fort Lee...

Early 20th century marble fountain of a young girl and boy holding a shell as water comes out from the rocks. As the young boy holds the shell the young girl looks over as the water ...

This hand carved limestone wall fountain displays a lion head with its mouth drilled for a water exit. This simple fountain has a Classic shape to the back plate and nice movement on...

A vintage tall lost wax cast bronze Greco-Roman style fountain from the mid 20th century, depicting a nymph with cornucopia, tritons and cherubs. Created with the traditional techniq...

James de Wulf's two-tier concrete fountain boasts simplistic beauty with a smooth polished concrete surface, accented with a bronze waterfall. The beauty of bronze, ductile and resis...

A superb French 19th century cast iron fountain of a maiden, signed A. Durenne, Sommevoire. The fountain is raised by a circular base where the signature is displayed. Above is a bea...

Massive and rare concrete fountain by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Fabricated out of three pieces of cement. Large basin on both ends with hollow cylinder conn...

Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...

A late 19th century French terracotta figure of a boy with a water pitcher, usable as either a statue or as a garden fountain. Dating from circa 1900, this handcrafted terracotta statue is over 120 years old and features beautiful weathering that can only be achieved by exposure to the elements over many years. The boy is depicted with locks of curling hair and holds the pitcher as if pouring water...

A very unique French late 19th century- Turn of the century fountain. The composite stone fountain is of a mother seated on a rough terrain amidst flowers and foliate, with her child...

With a arched back panel with cherub pouring water from an urn surrounded by cattails over a basin with shaped rim and gadrooned underside supported on a carved dolphin form support ...

This limestone fountain origins from France. Contemporary period.

Beautiful contemporary infinity fountain. Item dates to early 2000s. Origin; France. Measurements detailed in images.

Zinc fountain in the form of a goblin. Denmark or Germany, late 19th century. Beautifully executed with many nice details. In original untouched condition with great natural patina. Goblins are mischievous beings from European folklore. Goblins were the inspiration for creatures created in the book "The Lord of the Rings". Tolkien used them in the Hobbit...

Gorgeous shell-shaped sink. item made of Belgium Bluestone, dating back to the 1850s.

A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The intricately carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti) among vines, flowers and fruits, dancing and playing musical instruments with a backdrop of castles, landscapes, forests and wreaths, Florence, circa, 1900. Literature: A similar wellhead was sold by Jan's & Co. Fine French Antiques, Inc. in 1999, provenance the Atkinson/Kirkeby Estate and it is illustrated in "The Estates of Beverly Hills" by Charles Lockwood and Jeff-Hyland, page 150. Another similar is currently on display at the gardens of "The Elms" mansion a public museum part of the Newport Mansions by The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, Rhode Island. Yet another similar wellhead carved with frolicking putti with musical instruments and a dentil molded rim is located at Cranbrook House, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and is illustrated in B. Israel, Antique Garden Ornament...

Here we have a hand carved limestone wall fountain from France with a shell design and semi-circular basin on a stand. Similar to out "L Donne" fountain, this one stands taller but features a smaller...

Luna sink sculpted from a solid piece of Jurassic Marble, with Nerineas fossils, in raw finish, unless the basin that is honed finish; with a conical bronze base. Sink size: Ø98x h74...

The sculptural head shaped water features hand-turned in ceramic, produced by Mobach in Utrecht during the 1960's. Mobach produced this unique mat bronze lustre glaze has a result of...

Gorgeous Swiss Fountain dating back to the early 1800s.

Amazing indoor fountain in brass and lucite designed by Henri Fernandez France, 1970s. The brutalist fish is made in brass with turquoise gems eyes and ...

Large bronze figurative sculptural fountain by Canpiola Italian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 130cm, width 67cm, depth 54cm This impressive bronze fountain is finished with a beauti...

Beautiful well dating back to the 1600s. Item originates from France.

A handsome 19th century Italian bird bath in Verde Maurin marble. The wonderfully proportioned bath is raised by a square base below the moulded baluster column. The circular shallow...

A stunning Italian early 19th century white carrara marble fountain head signed HVGOR. This most impressive and masterfully sculpted fountain head...

Very nice antique wall fountain made out of French sandstone. Came out of a park from a big French mansion near Paris, France.

A rare early 18th century Italian wall fountain.

A beautiful hand painted white and green Italian terracotta ceramic and brass wall fountain, circa 20th century, Italy. Piece can hold and dispense water, or another beverage such as...

A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with shell motifs and acanthus leaves. Created in France a...

Naively executed water fontaine figurine/top in patinated copper. Its a piece unique made by an anonymous Danish sculptor/artist during the 1970s. When we found it was displayed as a...

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie buffet lavabo alcove fountain cabinet sink LA . Very important and large Enfilade De Boiserie buffet lavabo circa 1810 Empire Transition Charles X a great patron of the arts. Light colored woods, yellow or bleached were dominant. This piece is made of the Bois Clairs in warm blond tone typical of the period 1810-1830. Wall paneling cabinets and a trumeau mirror at the center of the curve, in front of it a nicely carved stone Urn with sphere finial top creating a back splash of a Sink. A very elegant architectural element “La Haute Société ". Focal point of a grand room. These pieces make for a truly special interior to any residence. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Two very large wall mount cabinets with very large doors and original hardware hinges, keys and locks, interior of each cabinet with 3 dividers that makes 4 compartments, a great space to store your dinner service, your porcelain, wine, your glassware etc. Painted a beautiful light green on the interior. A very large marble hand carved Urn, on a pedestal and the Swan Fountain...

Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain . A rare and impressive Historic Italian 15th century Renaissance hand carved marble well head square shape with scrolls to the corners. Decorated with 3-dimensional vessels and armorial with a rampant lion with raised forelegs as if to strike and ready for battle. To be used as an interior planter stone container, focal point, water feature fountain...

A lovely Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble fountain. The fountain displays a charming half round basin with a finely sculpted foliate...

Indian engraved silver table fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons Indian, late 19th century Measures: Height 40cm, width 23cm, depth 21cm This exceptional table fountain is by the c...

This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels. The first tiered with three amazing horse statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a putt...

A very impressive large scale English garden fountain. This was reclaimed from a park in Rochdale. This fountain has been hand carved from red coloured sandstone.   Measures: Largest bowl...

A most impressive and extremely decorative Italian 18th-century Baroque period marble fountain. The marble fountain is raised by a white Carrara marble and Vert De Patricia marble ba...

Here we have a hand carved limestone wall fountain from France with a shell design and semi-circular basin on a stand. Similar to out "L Donne" fountain, this one stands taller but features a smaller...

A contemporary cast bronze sculpture depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt, moon and animals in verde bronze patina. This piece is available in different patinas – bronze, antique verde...

Pair of Leeds Fireclay Co. LEFCO Seal Garden Fountains, dating to circa 1930 Signed T Ashbridge Additional information 50kg total for both.

An Indonesian lacquered root stand from the 20th century drilled to work as a fountain. Created in Indonesia during the 20th century, this stand captures ou...

An Indonesian lacquered root stand from the 20th century drilled to work as a fountain. Created in Indonesia during the 20th century, this stand from our de...

Four contemporary bronze classical style sculptures of women depicting the four allegories of the seasons, priced and sold individually. Cast with the traditional technique of the lo...

Fountain with two different tops by Piet Knepper for Mobach white glaze with copper oxide details and cracked surface, hand turned studio ceramic . This is an example of Modern Scho...

Marble fountain designed by Matteo Thun. Size: Ø cm. 39 x 100 H Materials: Bardiglio Imperiale + Grigio Oliva+Nero Marquina Designed by: Matteo Thun.

A large impressive pair of 20th century bronze Cherub fountains with fish. Situated on Verdi Antico marble bases. This pair are fully functional wor...

An English cast stone fountain from the 20th century, with scoop and foliage motifs. Created in England during the 20th century, this vintage cast...

Riverside park: The Splendid Sliver by Edward Grimm. Columbia University Press, 2008. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Riverside Park is an illustrated tribute to Frederick Law Olmsted's "other" New York City sanctuary. Since its conception in the 1870s, the park has undergone a number of transformations and suffered from periods of misuse and neglect, but in 1984, much-needed renovations turned this city oasis into what is today one of Manhattan's most beautiful attractions. "If the West Side does not stir you, you are a clod, past redemption."-Robert Moses...

Wall fountain with dolphin and shell bowl sculpture made of cast composition with marble powder, Portugal, early 20th century. Dolphin with a bronze tap in ...

A vintage lost wax cast bronze Greco-Roman style Telamon Term fountain with verdigris patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) that allows a ...

Marble fontain "Fontana" designed by Arch. Achille Castiglioni. Size: ø cm. 180 x 43 x 190 H Materials: Bardiglio Imperiale+ Bianco Carrara Designed by: Achille Castiglioni.