American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
Bronze, Copper
Late 20th Century Bronze Boy on Dolphin Fish with Shell Fountain
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage bronze fountain from the late 20th century, depicting a putto riding a dolphin fish on top of a large clam shell. Created with the traditional technique of the lost wax that ...
Bronze
Bronze Triton fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large bronze, triton fountain… Exceptional detail and patina… Workmanship and design are superior… The fountain is topped with the triton blowing a shell horn. The Triton is youthf...
Bronze
Vintage Figural Cast Iron Garden Fountain Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This vintage figural garden fountain is crafted from cast iron, featuring a charming design that evokes classical aesthetics. The fountain is characterized by a central cherub figure...
Cast Iron
Antique Italian Bronze Boy Fountain or Bird Bath Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
With wonderful aged patina, whether a water feature or a standalone sculpture, this wonderful 20th Century Bronze Fountain or Bird Bath will charm the most discriminating art lover....
Bronze
Bronze Fountain Statue of A Cherub holding a Fish
Located in Katonah, NY
A bronze fountain figure of a winged cherub holding a fish, the figure standing with proper right foot aloft, the right foot standing atop rock-work base with seashells, the fish of ...
Bronze
$8,500
H 29.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
American Figural Boy Lead Bird Bath Holding Shell w/ Dove On Circular Base, 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American figural boy lead bird bath holding shell above head with dove perched on rim while standing on a circular molded base, Mid 19th Century
Lead
$6,500
H 29 in W 65 in D 28 in
French Classical Cast Bronze Large Garden Water Fountain with Embraced Cherubs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Classical Style Cast Bronze Large Garden Water Fountain with Embraced Cherubs. Item features water shooting from genitals into large lily pads, heavy bronze constructi...
Bronze
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.5 in W 71.75 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Figural Cherub & Dolphon Cast Iron Garden Fountain Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This vintage cast iron garden fountain features a tiered design with figural elements. The top tier showcases a cherubic figure holding a fish, while the middle tier presents a stand...
Cast Iron
$15,000
H 40 in W 11 in D 11 in
English Lead Figural Fountain of Musical Pan with Flanking Plumbed Flutes C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead figural fountain of musical pan with flanking plumbed flutes standing atop a circular globe and resting on an octagonal base with flanking frogs. Mid 19th Century. Fount...
Copper, Lead
Sculpture of a Cherub Riding a Fish, Fountain Water Feature
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Sculpture of a Cherub Riding a Fish, Fountain Water Feature A superb verdigris patinated Sculpture this one is designed as a fountain Our cheeky little chap is riding a widemouthed...
Cast Stone
Vintage Greco-Roman Style Cast Bronze Fountain with Nymph, Tritons and Putti
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
Bronze
$22,500
H 64.25 in W 24 in D 32 in
American Bronze & Lead Figural Bacchus Garden Fountain with Wine Barrel, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze and lead seated figural young Bacchus garden fountain with decorative grape motif and flowing water into lower grape wine barrel. Fountain is signed by maker on base ...
Bronze, Copper, Lead
$8,064Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in Dm 30 in
Vintage Bronze Classical Putti Cherubs Holding Fish Fountain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage lost wax cast bronze Roman style fountain from the mid 20th century. Three Putti Cherubs holding fish. Water comes from fishes mouth and drips to a bowl that then creates a...
Bronze
Roman Style Bronze Putti Fountain Statue
Located in Houston, TX
20th-century Roman-style bronze putti carrying a fish
Bronze
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 15 in D 15 in
Antique Figural Cherub & Seashell Cast Iron Garden Birdbath C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique cast iron birdbath, dating to approximately 1920, featuring a figural cherub and seashell motif. A charming cherub figure is seated on the edge of the scalloped, shell-for...
Iron
Antique Bronze Fountainhead of Boy with Duck, Italian, Circa 1870
Located in Montreal, QC
A life-sized antique bronze fountain-head modeled as a boy holding a duck. The water spouts out of the ducks mouth. It would work well simply as a member of a bronze group. This cha...
Bronze
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in
Large Cast Bronze Selini Boy Fountain, Kneeling Design, French Style, 2000s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Cast Bronze Selini Boy Fountain Description: A kneeling Selini with forked entwined tail at back, rush wreath in hair, an open mouthed fish grasped to his chest; the fish pl...
Bronze
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
A Heavy Circa 1850 French Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Fountain Spout
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1850, this French gilt bronze fountain spout is in the form of a dolphin. Equipped with an undulating T-handle that controls the flow ...
Metal, Bronze
An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain After Fiske
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant 19th Century tiered Cast Iron Fountain in a fine weathered Green paint. The finely proportioned central support with fluted column base supports two elegant scalloped tier...
Iron
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
$18,864
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Coastal Cast Stone Clamshell Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Invite an enchanting whisper of old-world charm into your garden or interior with this captivating Vintage Coastal Cast Stone Grotesque Face & Clamshell Wall Fountain. This unique pi...
Stone, Concrete
$33,654
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$3,450
H 43.75 in W 22.25 in D 19 in
Bronze Garden Statue of Boy Holding Crab and Jar, Denmark circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Bronze garden figure of standing young boy with a crab in one hand and a jar in the other. Verdigris aged patina from years outdoors. Sold in original used condition. Any nicks, scr...
Bronze
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 27 in D 13 in
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Spout Backsplash Antiques Rustic Wall Mount CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Spout Backsplash Antiques Rustic Wall Mount CA . Nicely carved stone wall mount fountain spout sculpted figure of a woman with metal spout. A beauti...
Stone, Limestone, Metal
$29,000
H 23.5 in W 78.5 in D 40 in
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone Container Fountain Basin Tub planter Firepit Trough antique LA. Exquisite Very Large 17th century water fountain basin of hand carved stone. This trough could be in...
Stone, Limestone
Mid 20th Century Regency Cast Concrete Koi Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a timeless element of charm and tranquility to your garden or outdoor space with this vintage cast concrete fountain ornament, beautifully depicting a stylized Koi fish. Ex...
Concrete
Monumental Carrara Marble Wall Mascaron of Poseidon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and monumental Italian carved Carrara marble mascaron of Poseidon or Neptune after the late 16th century ‘Fontana del Mascherone’ by Bartolomeo Bassi. At more than 90cm tall ...
Marble, Carrara Marble
$20,888
H 104.34 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80. Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
Limestone
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
Oak
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 28 in
Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end su...
Iron
Four Stone Fish Fountains Regency 1820
Located in GB
A stunning, highly decorative four piece set of Stone Regency Fountains. Beautifully weathered dolphin design with detailed carving depicting scales, striated tale and fins. Clear f...
Stone
Adding antique and vintage fountains to your home and garden is a great way to accentuate your interiors or landscape design as well as reap the benefits of the calming sound of flowing water.
The design of your outdoor fountain — or the indoor fountain you’ve introduced to your parlor — is going to determine how the water flows into its basin. Whether your new addition is a simple bowl-shaped design, an elaborate wall-mounted Art Deco fountain or a classical tiered tower boasting decoratively carved floral motifs, this will determine the movement of the feature’s water as well as the sounds it makes. If you’re looking to ensure that there is steadily bubbling water, a slow trickle, a waterfall or cascading sheets of water, you’ll want to think about the architecture of your fountain.
Interior and exterior fountains are made from a variety of materials. Cast concrete lends a classical look to your outdoor fountain. Limestone, a component of concrete, is a dense rock with a creamy white finish that calls to mind classical sculptures. If you’ve already adorned your garden or patio and firepit area with Roman statues, this will feel cohesive in your outdoor space. While limestone fountains are low maintenance, these features will require upkeep. A limestone fountain will need to be cleaned out and undergo a water change on occasion — at least every two to four months — in order to prevent algae growth as well as the smell that might accompany it.
Glazed ceramic fountains, which also warrant regular cleaning to reduce buildup of debris and mineral deposits, will add a splash of color to your garden or entryway. A Spanish or Italian fountain adorned with vibrant ornamental tiles will pop against your shrubbery and concrete planters. Lightweight options for outdoor fountains can be found in fiberglass and cast iron if stone seems too heavy for your taste.
By the 19th century, Victorians realized there were health benefits to fountains. The sound of running water can help create a harmonious and soothing environment in your well-appointed outdoor oasis or inviting foyer, and today, we could all use a little relaxation.
It’s time to harness the calming properties of gently flowing water. You will love the serenity that a vintage, new or antique fountain from 1stDibs can add to your home and garden.
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