Italian Limestone Water Fountain Carving of Gorgon Medusa

Hand-carved in the Gard region (a department in the South of France) during the 1900’s, this fountain mascaron spout depicts a heavily bearded man. The face, which has been carved in...

Cast in France, using a mixture of pulverized stone and cement, this large wall hanging of Bacchus, God of Wine, can also be used as a fountain spo...

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...

Hand-carved in Northern Italy in the Neoclassical style, this limestone wall fountain features a triangular pediment adorned with thick dentils. Comprised of 26 pieces of stone, the ...

Sculpture of a Medusa's head in white marble, 20th century Rome. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shi...

Weight: 3 kg Medusa, known as the "snake-haired, sharp-toothed, female monster" who is believed to turn the malicious people who come eye to eye into a stone, is mortal. Therefore, when Perseus could look at her with a mirror, she was able to take Medusa's life without turning into a stone. Within the borders of our country, it is possible to come across the Temple of Apollo...

Elegant marble sculpture depicting the head of Medusa, masterfully carved from fine white Carrara marble. Drawing from Greek mythology, the work captures the striking and expressive ...

This impressive Neptune fountain head is a work of art carved in marble depicting the Roman god of the sea. The force in the gaze of this piece is ove...