Gargoyle, philosopher's head spouting water, marble, early 20th century, Italy

Extraordinarily classic, strict marble column with a central section made of tubular steel and chrome-plated elements. The pedestal was made in Italy in the middle of the century, ar...

Spectacular eye-catcher in your interior. It is a table lamp / floor lamp designed in the shape of a shell, a Venus shell on a base. The wonderful object was made in the 70s of the 2...

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...

Early 19th century Italian hand-carved marble fountain in a form of a putto.