Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Fabulous 18th-19th century French carved stone fountain with Poseidon bust

$21,000
£15,834.09
€18,246.58
CA$29,132.68
A$32,643.01
CHF 16,991.93
MX$399,337
NOK 215,681.09
SEK 203,708.21
DKK 136,214.49
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Incredible 18th-19th century hand carved limestone fountain depicting a bust of Poseidon, complete with coral in his hair. Found in the south of France, this hand carved fountain breaks down in to 8 pieces for transportation- the 5 central panels are still mortared together and the rest to be mortared once in place.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88 in (223.52 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    At least 18th-19th century , possibly earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. 5 central panels mortared as one piece. The other 7 pieces to be mortared once in place in its final location. Minor chips and cracks as expected- all documented in the provided photos and video.
  • Seller Location:
    Richmond, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5188139856052

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century Cast Iron Urn on Pedestal with Original Green Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century Cast Iron Urn on Pedestal with Original Green Paint
Category

Antique 19th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Glazed Terracotta and Plaster Bird Bath
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 20th century neoclassical glazed terracotta and plaster bird bath with all-over faux marble cream toned glaze, with cast terracotta round shallow well surmounting a plaster fluted column...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta, Plaster

Late 19th- early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Cast Stone Planter
Located in Richmond, VA
19th- early 20th Century French Neoclassical style cast stone planter
Category

Early 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

Early 19th Century French or Baltic Neoclassical Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful early 19th century French or Baltic neoclassical walnut and marble top 2 door cabinet with canted corners and turned legs. This cabinet came from an incredible apartment in...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th Century Bronze Hall Lantern with Greek Key and Flame Finial
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible quality 19th century bronze neoclassical style hall lantern with Greek key motif border and bottom finial of a flame.
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Paint Decorated Tole Urn
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century English or French tole urn in original paint.
Category

Antique 19th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

You May Also Like

Antique Grey Stone Fountain, Hand-Carved, 18th Century, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fountain in gray stone, hand-carved with the name of the country it comes from, built entirely by hand in the late 18th century, from France....
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone

Italian Hand Carved Stone Tiered Water Fountain
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels. The first tiered with three amazing horse statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a putt...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Fountains

Materials

Limestone

17th-18th Century Italian Medieval St. Rosso Verona Carved Marble Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary 17/18th century Italian large scale Medieval st. square Rosso Verona marble hand carved fountain. The fountain with its grand scale one piece basin has a mottled bas...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Medieval Fountains

Materials

Marble

Italian Carved Stone Two-Tiered Garden Fountain from Vicenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large size Northern Italian carved stone fountain from the mid-19th century. This exquisite garden fountain was born in the 1850s in the city of...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fountains

Materials

Stone

Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your outdoor space with this antique French limestone wall fountain from the 19th century. With a carved mythical fish creature as its centerpiece, water gently cascades into...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Monumental Greek-Style Fountain in Reconstituted Stone
Located in Madrid, ES
Introducing an extraordinary Monumental Greek-Style Fountain in Reconstituted Stone from the mid-20th century. This magnificent piece is richly adorned with intricate sculptures and ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Fountains

Materials

Stone