Medieval Gargoyle Water Spout in Pierre de Bourgogne

Highly unusual carved stone head of a bearded face with strong defined features. unusual "offering" bowl carved into the top section of the head. Well weathered. mounted to a later s...

Haunting Early carved stone head, possibly Neptune. France Circa 1780. Measurement includes stand.

Carved Stone Head, depicting bearded figure with flowing hair. Possibly Neptune. Large Building pediment fragment. France Circa 19th Century. Measure...

Unusual 19th century carved stone alms or offertory box. Primitive carved stone head above the coin slot. As expected some minor wear to the edges, the secured metal reverse is most ...

19th century French oil on wood board of a reading woman in the Chateau gardens, signed and dated. Tony de Bergue (1820-1893) 1847. Hugely expressive features, and great surrounding ...

Late 19th century woven birch backpack. Robust bentwood frame and rim, with woven strips of birch. Original tin latch and iron eyes for either leather or string straps. Found in its ...

An unusual cast iron water spout fitted with a brass tap. Originally a village well pump. Additional Dimensions: Above ground 104 cm Distance betwee...

Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any carved head (animal or human) that function as waterspouts. From the Early Renaissance (late 1400’s/early 1500’s), our gargoyle fountain spout features a human-like face with pointed ears, possibly representing a centaur or a satyr. The roughly rectangular block of marble was hand-carved in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. All sides except the front of the cream-colored stone have a sawed finish, resulting in a rough texture. The back has been excavated, adding to the character of the gargoyle. A 1 ½” diameter hole has been cut all the way through, forming an open mouth of the gargoyle. The gaping mouth was often a symbol used to conjure images of devouring giants and used to remind people that they are susceptible to certain forces. Our 15th/16th century marble...

A French Louis XVI style Bourgogne stone fireplace with white marble carved centre and side blockings. Measures: Shelf Width: 1355 mm 53 3/8 in...

Magnificent historical and architectural carved Marble Ice Water Fountain from B. Altman's, Fifth Ave. NYC department store circa 1908, Elaborately carved from white veined black marble. The tall...

A beautiful Hand made cast fountain head of a girl . It could be installed as a simple water spout mounted against the wall , you can pair it with a sto...

Fantastic terra cotta gargoyle / grotesque head. Rare and unique.