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A French 19th Century Carved Marble Whimsical Figural Urn Fountain with Children
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A very fine large, rare and charming, French, 19th century. Belle Époque carved white marble whimsical figural urn fountain depicting children climbing on an urn with flowers and garlands, influenced in the Louis XV style, by Joseph Reynés I Gurgui (Barcelona, 1850-1926). Signed: Reynes. Barcelona, circa 1890.
An almost identical Carrara marble fountain also by Josep Reynés carved in 1893 currently at the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona, Spain.
Measures: Overall height: 55 inches (140 cm)
Marble height: 49 inches (124.5 cm)
width: 37 inches (94 cm)
depth: 30 inches (76.3 cm)
Joseph Reynes Gurguí (Barcelona, 1850 - 1926) is a Catalan sculptor, also known as Reynesy-Gurgui, Spanish school.
He studied at the Ecole de la Llotja, studied for a time in Paris, in the workshops of the great French sculptors Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) and Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). He devoted himself mainly to interior decoration. His works were profoundly marked by a French influence. He exhibited in Paris in 1895 where he received an honorable mention. In 1890 he obtained the first medal in Madrid for "The Violinist".
Literature:
E. Benezit Dictionaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs by Grund - Nouvelle Edition, 1976 - Volume 8, Page 714.
Cristina Mensoza, Ramon Casas, Retrats al carbó, Sabadell, Editorial AUSA, 1995, (282 pp).
Please note: The marble urn is attached to a hexagonal painted cement base which was removed together when it was displayed for use as a fountain.
- Creator:Joseph Reynés I Gurgui (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1890
- Condition:Repaired: Restorations on Putti fingers, toes and hands. Weathering and other touch-ups and restorations. weathering consistent to age and use in the exposed environment. A very impressive fountain! Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Just Amazing! Overall condition is good with wear and weathering consistent to age and use in the exposed environment. Some fingers and toes have restorations. Some discoloration and other minor losses. Requires professional handling due to weight.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A11111stDibs: LU179628337013
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