1900s Cast Reconstituted Stone Putti and Dolphin Statue/Fountain from France

A charming French wall fountain comprised of three pieces of reconstituted, or cast stone, has decorative motifs of a putto and a pair of dolphins. A pedestal formed by two intertwin...

Dating to circa 1900, this French dolphin fountain consists of two pieces of cast iron that have developed a wonderful oxidized and verdigris patina. The vertical dolphin has a rising tail that intertwines around a bouquet of typha (commonly referred to as cattail or bulrush). Designed to be affixed to a wall, the downward-facing dolphin has an open mouth, allowing water to fill the scalloped shell basin below. The basin has a height of five and a quarter inches, with an existing drainage hole. Both items are highly detailed, from scales of the dolphin to the striations of the shell. The iron has developed a greenish-brown patina with traces of orange oxidation, resulting in exposure to the elements. Our two-piece cast iron dolphin...

This charming French fountain piece with triple dolphin spouts was made circa 1900. The dolphins are made from reconstituted stone, which is natural lim...

A stylized depiction of the first appearance of the Greek goddess, Aphrodite, this fountain façade was hand-carved in limestone in Paris. Although there are several theories about the creation of Aphrodite, one of the most common legends is that she mysteriously arose from the Mediterranean Sea, either near Cyprus or the Greek Island of Kythira. Carved in mid-relief, the face of Aphrodite can be seen encircled by various seashells as if she were emerging from the water. Above her head is another large shell, flanked by a pair of volutes that comprise the double-arched top of the stone. Aphrodite’s mouth has been carved agape, with an opening of ¾ of an inch, allowing the façade to be paired with a basin for a cascading water fountain...

This elegant wall fountain from Provence, France, has been hand carved from 18 pieces of Estaillade limestone. The thick crown is very appealing and unique, as it consists of two dis...

When France was ruled by kings, the heir to the throne was known as the Dauphin, therefore we see the dolphin motif used throughout many periods of French history and decorative arts. This brass fountain spout...

Heavy cast iron Putti Fountain for exterior or interior use. Black painted arch shaped top with high relief decoration of two putti pouring from a vessel as the fountain spout. Foliate decorated borders and a shell and floral crest. The shaped lower part with openwork foliate top. Working condition is unknown. H. 62", W. 32", Depth 24" Condition: The water spigot...

This limestone antique fountain depicts a dolphin and a shell. Measurements: 39" W x 39" D x 57" H.

Cast from an original 19th century French fountain.

Cast from an original 19th century French fountain.

Italian wall fountain of the 18th century made of stone, with marble incristations making shapes of rhombuses and circles, with a marble mask of reddish verona in the central part, f...

Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti / Cherub & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain, Approx 50 lbs. Circa Early 1900s Measurements: 31" H x 13.5" W...