Style Other / Ref.3037
Rare pair of console-shaped fountains from the 17th century with sphinxes decor
Dimensions:
Width: 50'' ¾ 129cm
Height: 31'' ⅞ 81cm
Depth: 15'' ⅜ 39cm
Origin:
17th century, France.
Status:
Some restorations and later addings on the basins. A basin is painted. Wear and small lacks.
Beautiful and rare pair of console-shaped fountains made during the 17th century. Made out of carved stone, basins are based on two carved sphinxes (See our article about the sphinx ). The basins are delicately carved in low relief with masks and three superimposed friezes: roses intertwined with ribbons, grooves and stylized palmettes.
The base is made of marble stone.
Red marble background was realized later than 17th century.
Recommended for you :
Dimensions:
Width: 150
Height: 272
Depth: 167
Dimensions:
Width: 134
Height: 173
Depth: 134
Dimensions:
Height: 123
Diameter: 119
Dimensions:
Width: 69
Height: 90
Depth: 51
Dimensions:
Height: 52
Diameter: 70
Dimensions:
Width: 73
Height: 75
Depth: 73
Dimensions:
Height: 185
Diameter: 145
Dimensions:
Width: 188
Height: 315
Dimensions:
Width: 153
Height: 291
Depth: 97
Dimensions:
Width: 89
Height: 57
Depth: 9
Dimensions:
Width: 90
Height: 159
Depth: 62