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Cast iron fountain with putto and caiman (Reference 9512)

Fountain representing a putto holding a caiman. The water is meant to spout out of the reptile's mouth. There is a signature at the base, which is hard to distinguish but is either Fonderie du Valdone or Durenne. The sculptor is Mathurin Moreau.

Origin

Cast between 1870-1880

Dimensions

Width Height
1' 3'' ¾
40cm
2' 7'' ½
80cm

Condition

Perfect condition

Stock venue

Paul Bert