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Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo

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A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian church in Continental Europe during the middle ages, likely Italian 16th or 17th century, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan, with exceptional craftsmanship, ornate and finely detailed, the rare and one of a kind forged bronze and brass upper presenting with gothic shaped palm frond back, domed lid with tall finial decorated in relief, the fountain reservoir is decorated with central mounted Star of Bethlehem four pointed pentagram star embellishment as well as other applied ormolu adornments, a narrow elongated spigot with valve dispenses the holy water below. A later gilt brass stoop catches the water, the nicely styled, demilune shaped wall mounted antique, circa 19th century, features a sink basin with hand rolled rim, the well having outstanding verdigris patina, gilded-bronze mounted accents in putti cherub angel, fiolate and floral motif, a shaped and tiered base decorated in relief with lower finial adds elements of texture, contrast and dimension to the overall appearance of this stunning one of a kind religious relic. Dimensions (approx): Overall: 42" high, 11" wide, 9.25" deep Vessel: 24.5" H, 9.5" W, 9" D Basin: 11" H, 11" W, 9.25" D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th-17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great condition. Operable. Elegantly patinated. Wear and tear commensurate with age adds to the refined character.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977227074982
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