Carved Fountains

Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit exquisite water fountain Basin Of Hand Carved Stone Lavoir. This trough could be installed with a si...

This antique round French basin is made of a hard limestone and is larger in size. It has wonderful character on the surface with weathered dimpling. If y...

Ancient circular well, in ancient Vicenza stone, with handmade sculptures of cherubs, festoons and decorations of the time, handmade in Northern Italy, for the garden of a noble pala...

Hand Carved Round White Marble Shower Tub Basin Antique Water Center Fountain CA . Large 19th Century Charming hand sculpted White Marble water fountain Basin, Full of character with simple hand finished lines , reminding us of living in the simplicity and authenticity of everyday life. Very Artistic and Creative, add to that a good Diameter and Depth to turn it into a standing bathroom Shower basin such as the example “THE SHOWER” in the Royal Suite, of the most photographed shower in the world in the heart of Salento in Puglia, a 19th-century Palazzo Daniele. Imposing Piece of History for a unique home that needs a touch of Magic and Charm. You could have it installed outdoor by a pool for a quick shower or in an interior with a drop down ceiling ShowerHeaven such as the one designed by Philippe Starck mimic the rain showers. or you could install it with a bronze spout in the center bubbling , or a spout statue...

Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...

A large and monumental Italian carved Carrara marble mascaron of Poseidon or Neptune after the late 16th century ‘Fontana del Mascherone’ by Bartolomeo Bassi. At more than 90cm tall ...

Elegant classical style fountain made of hand-carved marble, with detailed ornamentation including spiral motifs and a central solar figure. Its artistic and refined design combines ...

Hand Carved Stone Wellhead center Fountain Basin Antique Fire Pit planter LA CA . A nice hand carved Stone 17th/18th Century well head Octagon shape ...

Early 20th century marble fountain of a young girl and boy holding a shell as water comes out from the rocks. As the young boy holds the shell the young girl looks over as the water ...

Gothic Hand Carved Stone Surround Architectural Element Wall Mount Fountain Idea . A Beautiful and Rare Gothic 15th Century Carved Stone Window Sur...

Antique Stone Oval Basin overall dimensions: APPROX - 36W” x 22.5D” x 19”H Beautiful texture and patina.

This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was ...

A Whimsical English 19th-20th century white marble figural fountain with dogs fountain. The Baroque Revival six-sided tripod marble base surmounted with three upright seated Yorkshire Terriers resting on a leaf and acanthus center stem, topped with a semi-circular scalloped carved basin...

Impressive hand-carved marble fountain with a classic design featuring a sculpted lion's head, used as a water spout. The structure includes intricate ornamental details, enhanced by...

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm . 18th Early Century small water fountain Basin Of Hand Car...

A very fine Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble figural fountain "Jardinière" modelled as a standing Putto and a Satyr supporting a sea-sh...

This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...

Rustic Antique Hand Carved Stone Birdbath Center Fountain Basin Sink Container . A beautiful 17th Century Hand Sculpted Benitier reflects t...

Fountain believed to be from from Turkey or Greece, 19th century and 20th century elements. The fountain is in working condition. replaced with modern marble carving elements to spou...

Small Stone Fountain Back Dimensions: Back plate: approx 20"H x 12" W x 3”D (spout hole located 14" up and on center 6") Basin: approx 6”H x 12”D x ...

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antique LA . This trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountain head , we have many options of them, creating a charming garden water fountain . This good large size stone trough from Provence , The centuries left its marks on this container and a very nice patina . Installed will be the focal point of any landscape design . It is a piece of art that holds history and majesty in its proportions . This architectural element is very versatile and it will be the focal point of your landscape or centerpiece in a contemporary modern design landscape , traditional provincial , Italian , Spanish Mediterranean , French in a farm or winery etc . Some designers turned them into fire pit , some of them with multiple simple spouts with water bubbling as freestanding water feature or with a wall mount fountain head...

Ancient and important wall fountain, richly carved in gray stone, with iron filler, ashlar basin and wall pillar, built for a garden in Italy, in the 19th century, from southern Ital...

A stunning, highly decorative four piece set of Stone Regency Fountains. Beautifully weathered dolphin design with detailed carving depicting scales, striated tale and fins. Clear facial features...

Reclaimed French limestone double basin sink, fountain or planter. Patina and wear enhance the character of this beautiful antique limestone sink.

This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...

This marble fountain sculpture in the style of Tulio Lombardo embodies the glory of Renaissance sculpture. Reminiscent of classical portrait busts, a bearded man's face serves as the...

Hand carved wall fountain with a square basin. Origin: France Measurements: 43 1/4" W x 43 1/4" D x 55 1/4" H.

Antique Stone Basin overall dimensions: APPROX - 31.5"W x 23.25”D x 16.75”H Beautiful texture and patina.

Antique Limestone Basin overall dimensions: APPROX - 46”x39”x15 1/2”H Additional Info: REPAIRED CORNER (see photos) Beautiful texture and patina

Fountain center (base) in cut Nevers limestone, decorated with three children holding drapery and forming a circle around a column topped with a capital, France second half of the 18...

Spanish Marble Shell Hand-Carved

Add a touch of rustic elegance to your home with this exceptional fontaine murale from Normandy, France, circa 1780. Mounted on its original carved fruitwood door, the piece features...

This impressive Neptune fountain head is a work of art carved in marble depicting the Roman god of the sea. The force in the gaze of this piece is ove...

This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...

1990s hand carved aged stone antique reproduction wall fountain.

Antiques fountain in white marble, richly carved and inlaid with "royal yellow" marble in the pedestal and in the basin, upper part with mythological sculpture...

Stone Trough overall dimensions: APPROX - 47”W x 28”D x 22.25”H Beautiful texture and patina.

Antique Stone Weir Dimensions: APPROX - 14"W x 10"D x 6"H Beautiful texture and patina.

Beautiful re-edition fountain with antique basin, place of origin France

Antique Stone Surround Dimensions: APPROXIMATE - Overall: 54.5"W x 41"D x 11.5"H - AVG Stone: 9”W x 15”D x 18”H Beautiful texture and patina.

Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Contemporary French Limestone Central Fountain. Handcrafted from exquisite limestone, this unique fountain brings a tranquil atmo...

This unique rectangular limestone basin would make a gorgeous planter or bubbling fountain. The stone has a beautiful patina and texture to it after y...

Antique sandstone double basin. Dimensions: Approximate - 16"D x 39.25"W x 6"H Beautiful texture and patina.

Wonderful gargoyle, handmade in Italy, a stone carving of pink and white marble, early 20th century. A wonderful gargoyle, handcrafted in Italy, a stone carving of pink and white ma...

Antique Stone Weir Dimensions: APPROX - 21"W x 14"D x 5.5"W Beautiful texture and patina.

With a shallow bowl, this antique French limestone basin would be a wonderful feature to a guest or powder bathroom. It could also be an outdoor water ...

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...

Antique stone fountain Trumeau Dimensions: circa - 54.5”W x 11 .5”D x 41”H Beautiful texture and patina.

This circular well from the Louis XIV period is entirely carved in stone. The shaft of the well is composed of an eight pieces arrangement forming a "boudin" molding. The curbstone is marked by the patina of time and is thus irregular in shape. The base of the well is surmounted by a stone structure composed of two trapezoidal molded stones that hold a wooden winch and its chain. The whole base is topped by a one piece stone roof, the upper edge of which forms a four slope roof. While on one stone is engraved the date "1830", we believe that this stone well...

Stone Weirs Dimensions: APPROX - 40"L x 15.15"W x 10"H Beautiful texture and patina. Additional Info: Price per piece

This is a unique millstone basin, with oval shape of varying levels and a drain hole. You can see the patina and wear from many years in use. The textural sides with some visible mortar that may be old repairs or just from adjacent mortar to the stone. This would make a beautiful bubbling fountain...

Re-Edition Stone Weir Dimensions: APPROX - 20"W X 8"D X 3.5"H Beautiful texture and patina.

Antique stone wellhead Dimensions: approx - 40"sq x 12"H Beautiful texture and patina.

Stunning, solid white, Carrara marble lions head from a fountain in Florence featuring a flowing main and a fabulous patina. Mounted on a custom, iron base. The piece hails from the ...

A Louis XV period Lavabo in walnut, with pewter basins and fixtures, dating from the mid-18th century. The piece is remarkable for retaining its original ...

Exceptional one of a kind organic midcentury Mexican modernist fountain designed by Don Shoemaker. Don Shoemaker fountain is made of Cocobolo woo...

A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with shell motifs and acanthus leaves. Created in France a...

More information coming soon… Comprised of 14 pieces of hand-carved Estaillade limestone, this wall fountain from Provence, France, has a single pillar rising in the back of the sub...

More information coming soon… Comprised of 17 pieces of hand-carved French limestone, this large wall fountain features a 23 1/2 x 11 1/2-inch spill bowl positioned near the base of...

More information coming soon… This large French wall fountain consists of 17 hand-carved limestone pieces, as well as a scrolled iron spout and two iron bars. From Provence, this w...