Rare 1927 Italian Reclaimed Large Fountain - Exclusive Signature Collection

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Rare 1927 Italian Reclaimed Large Fountain - Exclusive Signature Collection

About the Item

In 1927, a team of master carvers from Palermo, Italy were tasked to create an exceptionally phenomenal limestone fountain for a noble Milano family estate. Within 14 months they completed the job by hand-carving a very unique and large fountain with its centerpiece statue embodying history, strength and glory. Doing so, they also brought the Pre-Olympian God “Atlas” back to life. Our Ancient Surfaces Signature team recently reclaimed this extremely rare masterpiece and named it IL Fontana Di Atlas. Currently, this gorgeous and FULLY FUNCTIONING 17.5 ft in diameter 10.3 ft high grand fountain is the most distinguished item listed by our Signature division which deals with the rarest and most exquisite of private collection architectural elements. Valued at over $317,000 we are showcasing our crown jewel for a 20% discount since this is the debut listing of our private collection’s Signature items. The discount on this showcased masterpiece will be valid till the 15th of July. Whether installed in a fancy courtyard, garden, entrance of a rustic mansion, a modern villa, luxury center, resort, or a high end custom home, this jaw-dropping chateau-grade masterpiece fits perfectly in any noteworthy milieu, guaranteed to serve as the ultimate center of attention. Meticulously hand-carved to the tiniest detail, this select item represents a melange of skill, devoted passion, beauty, and a very refined taste in fine art. The concept, the theme, the majesty, the character, the feel, the colors, the natural aging, and every finely engraved detail within this exquisitely rare-find makes it full-of-life in every sense of the word. Lucky is the person who will be waking up each morning to this epitome of regency and elegance; re-living a quite captivating experience on a daily basis. Front and center is the pre-olympian God Atlas condemned to hold the world and skies for eternity. Water spouting from the top of the globe, through a metallic-pipe overflow, pours evenly towards the base of the earth fully showering the intricately carved body of Atlas. Four wrought iron spigots generously spit the water back towards the center. 4 cast iron sea shells and 32 mini globes gracefully decorate the limestone base. When it comes to color, undertone and texture it is strikingly clear that this masterpiece is aged to perfection. The blend of dirt, rust, and rain provided by nature throughout the years, mixed with the natural limestone, volcanic basalt flooring, unfiltered water, cast & wrought iron gave this marvelous hand-carved piece of wonder a more vivid set of colors and a bolder, more lively character.

Dimensions:
Height: 124 in (314.96 cm)Diameter: 210 in (533.4 cm)
Style:
Classical Greek (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Limestone,Wrought Iron,Carved
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1927
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Costa Mesa, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7212234719132