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An Italian Carved Fountain with Dolphin Spout in Rosso Verona Marble

About the Item

A very fine and large fountain carved of Rosso Verona marble from Italy, in the neo-classical style, with a wide waveform bowl supporting three intertwined piped dolphins, the whole resting on a turned baluster with three seated maned lions, with all animal elements piped for water, Italian, ca. 1920. 101 ins. high, 54 ins. bowl diameter, base is 35.5 ins. square. Bought in Arlington, VA where it had been in storage for years. When working it makes wonderful splashing noises and is a delight to behold. Shown in a 90 ins. ground basin.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 101 in (256.54 cm)Diameter: 54 in (137.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor losses to one of the dolphin's mouths and the bottom edge of the base as expected on a fountain of this age.
  • Seller Location:
    Katonah, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 052071stDibs: LU864430651182
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