Carved Fountains

Hand Carved Stone Wellhead center or wall mount Fountain Basin Antique Fire Pit . A nice hand carved granite late 18th century - early 19th century we...

Ancient fountain tub in pink marble, complete with an artificial stone mask in the shape of a lion's face, the base is not included because it is not orig...

Large Hand Carved Stone Sink Basin Wall Fountain Bowl & pedestal base Antique CA . A beautiful 18th Century Hand Carved Stone Sink / Wall mount fountain basin . versatile sculpted architectural element for an outdoor Garden or indoor setting. Very Large half moon water basin finely carved in a shell shape sitting on top of a pedestal base . A Statement piece at the front of your home , set in a niche or hedges or simply mount against a garden wall , this water feature will add a touch of elegance and history to your residence . Antique dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Architectural decorative garden elements . Could be used as a sink in a powder room bathroom or in combination with any other fountain head or spout . ( See Example Picture) The decades left its marks and a very nice patina that changes with the seasons . This water feature will be the focal point in any landscape design commercial and residential palatial . It is a piece of art , Mounted in a traditional provincial Italian Mediterranean French Spanish context a farm or a winery . Hand crafted Stone basin trough...

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...

Half-round stone fountain (3 Pieces) Dimensions: circa - 45”W x 22”D x 15.5”H Beautiful texture and patina.

A Whimsical English 19th-20th century white marble figural fountain with dogs fountain. The Baroque Revival six-sided tripod marble base surmounted with three upright seated Yorkshire Terriers resting on a leaf and acanthus center stem, topped with a semi-circular scalloped carved basin...

Antique sandstone double basin. Dimensions: Approximate - 16"D x 39.25"W x 6"H Beautiful texture and patina.

Comprised of three pieces of hand-carved Italian marble, this wall fountain features a neoclassical depiction of the Roman god Bacchus (his Greek name was Dionysus). As Bacchus was t...

This antique stone mask was probably used in a fountain. It is a very decorative Italian antique object. The mask fits as decorative object on a bureau o...

Exquisite and rare Antique Italian Hand-Carved Marble Fountain with a Classic Quatrefoil Basin and Fish Spout, that was removed from a Chicago mansion. The quatrefoil design dates back to 850BC and means four leaves and is a symbol for good luck. We have been told by the previous owner that the home where the antique Italian marble fountain resided, was built in the early 1900’s and that seems to mesh well with our thoughts of the Antique Italian Marble Fountains age. Certainly, any Antique Italian Marble Fountain that’s been subjected to over 100-Chicago Winters...

Antique stone trough Dimensions: APPROX - 31”D x 47.5”W x 15”H Beautiful texture and patina.

Rich in character, this antique French limestone basin has perfect patina and a lovely, rounded vessel. How it was originally situated and put to use is a mystery which makes it even...

Antique limestone fountain. Dimensions: Approximate - 63.5D” x 58.5”W x 14”H. Beautiful texture and patina.

This stone piece was once the basin for a corner fountain or used as corner sink on a property in the rugged hills of Provence, France. It features a thick...

With a shallow bowl, this antique French limestone basin would be a wonderful feature to a guest or powder bathroom. It could also be an outdoor water ...

Stone Trough Dimensions: approximately- 67”w x 28.5”d x 19”h Beautiful texture and patina.

Antique stone wellhead Dimensions: approx - 40"sq x 12"H Beautiful texture and patina.

Antique stone fountain Trumeau Dimensions: circa - 54.5”W x 11 .5”D x 41”H Beautiful texture and patina.

This antique round French basin is made of a hard limestone and is larger in size. It has wonderful character on the surface with weathered dimpling. If y...

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antique LA . Exquisite 18th century Thick Walls water fountain basin of hand carved stone . This trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountain head , we have many options of them, creating a charming garden water fountain . This good large size stone trough from Provence , The centuries left its marks on this container and a very nice patina . Installed will be the focal point of any landscape design . It is a piece of art that holds history and majesty in its proportions . This architectural element is very versatile and it will be the focal point of your landscape or centerpiece in a contemporary modern design landscape , traditional provincial , Italian , Spanish Mediterranean , French in a farm or winery etc . Antique dealer California Los Angeles / West Hollywood La Cienega Blvd and Melrose Ave . Some designers turned them into fire pit , some of them with multiple simple spouts with water bubbling as freestanding water feature or with a wall mount fountain head...

This circular well from the Louis XIV period is entirely carved in stone. The shaft of the well is composed of an eight pieces arrangement forming a "boudin" molding. The curbstone is marked by the patina of time and is thus irregular in shape. The base of the well is surmounted by a stone structure composed of two trapezoidal molded stones that hold a wooden winch and its chain. The whole base is topped by a one piece stone roof, the upper edge of which forms a four slope roof. While on one stone is engraved the date "1830", we believe that this stone well...

Stone Trough overall dimensions: APPROX - 47”W x 28”D x 22.25”H Beautiful texture and patina.

Antique Stone Oval Basin overall dimensions: APPROX - 36W” x 22.5D” x 19”H Beautiful texture and patina.

This large antique two-piece marble stand with bowl was crafted in Italy, circa 1920. The classical, Roman style jardinière sits on a carved pedestal base and is dressed with a wide swivel...

Antique Limestone Basin overall dimensions: APPROX - 46”x39”x15 1/2”H Additional Info: REPAIRED CORNER (see photos) Beautiful texture and patina

Beautiful re-edition fountain with antique basin, place of origin France

Antique Stone Basin overall dimensions: APPROX - 31.5"W x 23.25”D x 16.75”H Beautiful texture and patina.

Reclaimed French limestone double basin sink, fountain or planter. Patina and wear enhance the character of this beautiful antique limestone sink.

Regence style garden fountain with double basin in stone, Very elegant construction, this sculpted fountain can be a central focus. It could be placed on a basin in a larger basin.

Antique Wellhead of Bluestone overall dimensions: APPROX - 29.5”W x 27”D X 22.5”H opening: 18.5" DIA Beautiful texture and patina

A Period Antique Double Sink with superb proportion and period detailing made in Carrara marble Circa 1850 Width 53.5" cm 136 Depth 22" ...

Spanish Marble Shell Hand-Carved

Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...

Beautiful Limestone Basin / Birdbath. Stone Block with rounded cut out for plantings or water. Would make an nice planter, small bubbling fountain or ...

This unique rectangular limestone basin would make a gorgeous planter or bubbling fountain. The stone has a beautiful patina and texture to it after y...

Hand carved stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough antiques. Exquisite late 18th Early 19th century water fountain Basin of hand carved st...

Hand carved stone container fountain trough basin planter antique farm sink LA. Late 17th early 18th century small water fountain basin of hand carve...

A beautifully sized antique and reclaimed stone sink, with drain hole at back. Concrete patched / repairs can be seen to the perimeter walls of th...

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...

A very fine and large fountain carved of Rosso Verona marble from Italy, in the neo-classical style, with a wide waveform bowl supporting three intertwi...

A great late 18th century water fountain basin of hand carved stone container. This trough could be installed with a simple bronze metal spout or a carved stone fountain head , we ha...

Hand carved stone container fountain basin planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA. 18th century water fountain basin lavoir of hand carved stone....

This is a unique millstone basin, with oval shape of varying levels and a drain hole. You can see the patina and wear from many years in use. The textural sides with some visible mortar that may be old repairs or just from adjacent mortar to the stone. This would make a beautiful bubbling fountain...

19th century water fountain basin of hand carved stone container. this trough could be installed with a simple bronze metal spout or a carved stone fountain head, we have many options of them, in order to create a charming garden water fountain. A nice size stone trough from Provence. The centuries left its marks on this container and a very nice patina. Installed will be the focal point of any landscape design laid on gravel or mounted as a kitchen Farm sink...

This monumental Italian wall fountain was hand-carved in verona rossa marble in the early 1900’s. Truly the work of a master mason, the fountain is comprised of three thick pieces of richly carved marble, with each piece weighing several hundred pounds. The marble has lovely salmon color with cream inclusions that has developed a soft patina. The 3 ¼” deep back wall is adorned with a repetitive C-scroll border. A winged lion mascaron hovers above a geometric panel filled with nondescript interlaced carvings. Below the panel is a scalloped shell with sprawling barbed rinceaux that flows between a pair of volute scrolls on the edge of the wall. The shell has a small, incised circle where a spout or tap can be placed, depending on the desired use. Beneath the vertical wall is an 8 ½” thick sinuous bowl embellished with thick quarter round molding. The front façade has a stylized coat of arms consisting of a shaped shield emblazoned with a fleur de lys. Inside the basin, the back wall has been carved with a pair of volute C-scrolls surrounding bundled leaves. At the base of the leaves is a small drainage hole. Three volutes highlight the luxurious column that sits on a rectangular plinth with two canted corners. All three volutes are in the traditional S-shape, with two of them flanking the larger channeled scroll. A small fleur de lys graces the front of the plinth, which has gently sloped top edges. There is a thin grooved molding near the base. A natural conversation piece for any courtyard or garden setting, the Renaissance style Italian wall fountain can be used indoors or outside. It could also be used as a large sink...

Carved marble fountain plaque with Italian archaic face. Provenance: By Repute, Astor's Ferncliff, Rhinebeck, New York.

A beautiful Sculpture hand carved fountain head of probably Hercules. It could be installed with a simple water spout or as is. You can pair it with a stone trough basin to create a ...

18th century water fountain Lavoir basin Tub of hand carved stone. This trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountain head, we have many options of ...

19th century French marble and bronze fountain. Seated satyr on marble column with marble shell basin. Later cast stone plinth. Wonderful garden ele...

A genuine reclaimed church font from a small welsh parish in mid-wales. Dating to 1863 when St Johns Church, Llanbrynmair was built, this original sandston...

Early 20th century marble fountain of a young girl and boy holding a shell as water comes out from the rocks. As the young boy holds the shell the young girl looks over as the water ...

18th century Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood stand Antique . Imposing 18th century Louis XV of the period Lavabo in Hand Carved walnut with original pewter basins...

A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The intricately carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti) among vines, flowers and fruits, dancing and playing musical instruments with a backdrop of castles, landscapes, forests and wreaths, Florence, circa, 1900. Literature: A similar wellhead was sold by Jan's & Co. Fine French Antiques, Inc. in 1999, provenance the Atkinson/Kirkeby Estate and it is illustrated in "The Estates of Beverly Hills" by Charles Lockwood and Jeff-Hyland, page 150. Another similar is currently on display at the gardens of "The Elms" mansion a public museum part of the Newport Mansions by The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, Rhode Island. Yet another similar wellhead carved with frolicking putti with musical instruments and a dentil molded rim is located at Cranbrook House, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and is illustrated in B. Israel, Antique Garden Ornament...

Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...

A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with shell motifs and acanthus leaves. Created in France a...

Entirely hand carved in a solid block of precious white Carrara marble, this antique Italian late 17th century-early 18th century fountain or basin is sculpted with elegant floral and foliate patterns typical of Baroque period of Genoese area. This generously sized half moon basin features a wonderful hand sculpted floral carvings on front, drawing the eye around its satisfyingly smooth arc and its charismatic form, while the back is raw, the ancient hand chisels can still be seen. Even the original iron pins which probably supported a back splash are still visible. It takes a high level of skill to carve such a hard marble into a wonderful demi lune shape such as this. Different shades of white due to varied patina from age allows it to go with practically any color scheme. This antique marble sculptural and architectural piece was originally a garden element, it is now perfect for both indoor or outdoor use. Elevate your interior or your garden to a new level of elegance with this one of a kind piece suitable for both public spaces and private homes. Whether placed in the master bathroom or in a powder room as a wash sink...

Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1780, and mounted on a carved fruit wood door, the antique brass lavabo features the original two-piece lavabo; a demilune basin at the base, and a ...

Wall fountain with dolphin and shell bowl sculpture made of cast composition with marble powder, Portugal, early 20th century. Dolphin with a bronze tap in ...