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Roman Travertine Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert
Roman Travertine Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert

Roman Travertine Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert

Located in Geneve, CH

Roman Travertine Monolithic font by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 100.5 x W 61 x H 62.1 cm. Materials: Roman Travertine. Tino Seubert When he first made his now signature wicker a...

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2010s British Post-Modern Unknown Fountains

Materials

Travertine

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century
Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Giant shell fountain the structure is in iron and the springs are in authentic giant shell (Tridacna gigas) the arms are mobile and have the shape of a veg...

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20th Century Spanish Modern Unknown Fountains

Materials

Iron

Monumental Artist Made Ceramic Fountain
Monumental Artist Made Ceramic Fountain

Monumental Artist Made Ceramic Fountain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well made with spectacular presence and color. The fountain stands in a hand-fashioned tiled metal basin. May be used in the garden, on the deck, or in an...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Fountains

Materials

Ceramic

Patinated Bronze Fountain with Colorful Stone-like Wood by Pierre De Valck
Patinated Bronze Fountain with Colorful Stone-like Wood by Pierre De Valck

Patinated Bronze Fountain with Colorful Stone-like Wood by Pierre De Valck

Located in Geneve, CH

Fountain With Stone, Pertrified Wood by Pierre De Valck One of a kind Dimensions: W 110 x D 110 x H 100 cm. Materials: Stone, Petrified wood, white patinated bronze. Fountain with s...

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2010s Belgian Modern Unknown Fountains

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Calacatta Marble Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert
Calacatta Marble Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert

Calacatta Marble Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert

Located in Geneve, CH

Calacatta marble Monolithic font by Tino Seubert. Dimensions: D 100.5 x W 61 x H 62.1 cm. Materials: Calacatta marble. Tino Seubert When he first made his now signature wicker ...

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Unknown Fountains

Materials

Marble

Rosso Etrusco Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert
Rosso Etrusco Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert

Rosso Etrusco Monolithic Font by Tino Seubert

Located in Geneve, CH

Rosso Etrusco Monolithic font by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 100.5 x W 61 x H 62.1 cm. Materials: Rosso Etrusco sand stone. Tino Seubert When he first made his now signature wic...

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2010s British Post-Modern Unknown Fountains

Materials

Sandstone

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Located in Pistoia, IT

Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies of the Column composed by 3 elements, base in polychrome ceramic, 24 white grés tiles with decorations and a bronze fish sculpture. This fountain is called “Le Colonne...

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Unknown fountains for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown fountains are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown fountains, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original fountains by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Unknown fountains can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,200 and can go as high as $23,922, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,000.
Questions About Unknown Fountains
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