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Whimsical English 19th-20th Century White Marble Figural Outdoor Dog Fountain

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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, circa 1900. Measures: Height 60 5/8 inches (1.54 cm) Width 30 1/2 inches (77.5 cm) Depth 28 1/2 inches (72.4 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60.63 in (154.01 cm)Width: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Small repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A charming marble fountain. Current condition is distressed and weathered, having been outdoors with water for most of its life. There are losses to the basin rim and others places, including stress lines, repairs and cracks throughout. Sold As Is.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A11891stDibs: LU1796212844622

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