Carved Limestone Fountain Mascaron Spout from the Gard Region of France, 20th C

This charming French fountain piece with triple dolphin spouts was made circa 1900. The dolphins are made from reconstituted stone, which is natural lim...

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...

Made from reconstituted stone circa 1900 in France, this fountain element or garden statuary depicts two putti sitting on a long scrolled console. Th...

Known as a Gorgoneion, an artistic representation of the head of the Gorgon, Medusa, this carving is also a water fountain feature. Hand-carved from a single block of limestone in Italy, the larger-than-life sculpture has a stone gray and cream patina. Medusa’s mouth is partially open, with a small, excised portion, capable of functioning as a water cascade for a pool wall or wall basin...

19th century French lead mask of a river god fountain head. The fierce expression of the face as he blows water out of his mouth makes fro a compelling piece of sculpture. Wonderful...

Impressively, large, carved concrete, alto relief depicting an open mouthed, Poseidon-like, gargoyle.

Incredible 18th-19th century hand carved limestone fountain depicting a bust of Poseidon, complete with coral in his hair. Found in the south...

Classical 1990s Spanish hand carved aged Macael white marble mascaron of Roman male Medusa. Ideal as a water spout in a wall fountain setup.