Sold for $16,510

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Venetian carved marble fountain, probably 17th century

H: 52 1/2 in. Dia: 35 in. (overall)

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Provenance:
From the personal collection of a Florentine Gentleman Collector.

Condition Report

in good condition overall for age, each part remarkably intact, showing expected signs of wear commensurate with age and use, including occasional chipping along edges, particularly along base and bottom of pedestal support, and some occasional areas of staining, discoloration, and scuff marks; showing evidence of having been painted, with some traces of white paint, but does not detract from visual appeal; the base: consists of a triangular block epoxied to the paw foot section, the block with repaired break to one corner edge, the top of base retaining old epoxy residue from being adhered to pedestal previously; the pedestal support: consists of triangular bock epoxied to bottom, the center drilled with hole that has copper rod / pipe for threading the three parts in place as well as threading water line, the top of pedestal also having epoxy residue from the bowl having been adhered in place, the triangular block with repaired break along one corner; the bowl: with two holes drilled into well, both holes with epoxy or concrete residue surrounding lip

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