15th Century and Earlier Fountains

Wonderfully expressive carved limestone fountain head depicting the face of a bearded deity. French, 15th century or earlier, it could date bac...

15th Century Gothic Hand carved stone trough basin Benitier on a nicely carved Pedestal wall applique with a very nice textured surface with the original polychrome colors . This gothic Sculpted piece reflects the skill and vitality once achieved by the Gothic carvers. The flow, movement and crisp, clean lines. France was the starting point of the gothic. this piece has Strong Vertical pull with gables and the crocketts sticking out , the quatrefoil adorned by the trefoil . The coloring used on the stone to modify the light and to increase spiritual and heavenly experience of the worshipers . The elegant base with praiseworthy extension in the form of circular columnar upward carving . The craftsmen of the time weren’t stifled by rhythm they were free as individuals to create whatever detail they wanted within the overall plan laid out by the Master Carver. This gave Gothic decoration the charm and interest that we do not find in later styles and periods. In the carved ornamentation color played an important part in the Gothic period . Decoration inspired by local flora developed over the Gothic period. leaf motifs were less fanciful and portrayed simply. Later, they became more energetic. The muscular contrast of movement and flow created the wonderful effect of light and shade so prevalent in Gothic carving and sculpture that we can clearly see in this gothic piece. It could be stand alone as a decorative object or it could be used as a fountain basin / a planter or simply as it was used at a certain time as a candle holder . This Antique Stone vessel...

Romanesque hand carved limestone fountain form "Santa Maria de Valldaura" Monastery in Spain. Formed by two pieces and presented on an ...

An exceptional carved marble lavabo, or wall fountain, comprised of three pieces, the backplate with lapidary script reading “LAVAMINI,” meaning “to wash,” ornamented with stylized d...