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A French 19th-20th Century Carved White Marble Fountain Sculpture with Children
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A fine and charming French 19th-20th century carved white marble whimsical group sculpture depicting two putti (Children) playing with a dolphin, fitted for use as a fountain, Paris, circa 1900.
Measures: Height 36 1/4 inches (92.1 cm)
width 21 1/4 inches (54 cm)
depth 18 inches (45.7 cm).
- Dimensions:Height: 36.25 in (92.08 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A beautiful sculpture, fitted with a copper water pipe inside the dolphin's mount for use as a fountain. It has some weathering and discoloration at the base, by the Putti's feet. Some nicks and minor age losses.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A16471stDibs: LU179628354433
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