Rare Pair of Carved Italian Marble Stoups, Giallo Reale

An exquisite Italian holy water vessel, this stoup has been hand carved out of beautiful, old Giallo Reale Rosato marble. Along the front and back sides, there are cartouches surroun...

Standing over 45 inches tall, this well-carved limestone planter or fountain element would have a commanding presence in any landscape installation. Hand-carved in Italy in two sections (the basin is separate from the column/plinth section), a central drainage hole runs through both sections, allowing it to be plumbed for a fountain, either as a spill bowl or with a vertical jet. The basin is six inches tall and has a diameter of almost 30 inches and is adorned with two layers of gadroon separated by a deep cavetto cornice. Interestingly, the bottom ring of lobes terminates beneath a large, attenuated leaf that can be seen under the basin. The beautifully carved basin is supported by an equally impressive, fluted column above a bulbous third section of gadroon. A thickly molded circular plinth with a large leaf cup offers stability and additional aesthetic appeal. The light gray stone has developed a mottled white, gold, and black patina with green and brown moss/lichen accumulation. Our Italian limestone planter could be used in a garden as an elevated planter...

An elegant Italian late 19th century Louis XVI st. Giallo Reale marble birdbath/planter. This most handsome birdbath/planter is raised on a square base below the baluster shaped supp...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage mahogany Thomas Chippendale style Plant stands. A very decorative and good looking pair, they are solid mahogany, designed...