19th Century Lead River God Mask Wall Fountain

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19th Century Lead River God Mask Wall FountainA time worn and beautifully patinated lead River God Mask Wall Fountain. Dating back to the 19th Century, this early lead wall fountain mask of Classical form and antiquity depicts a River or Well God as an old bearded man whose curling beard and locks morph into acanthus leaves. Simply so evocative of Italian gardens, whether its city square or a leafy green verdant shaded garden, the cooling sound of a trickle or splash of water is a soothing

the handles are dramatic rams heads

Having lobed handles Satyrs faces and acanthus leaf foliate curling scrolls

to give a hand-carved 3D relief

and was probably part of a much larger tapestry originally

This piece is a size that could equally stand in an open formal garden or a smaller courtyard garden

He would look wonderful either situated in an open garden

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and even rarer to come across models with their glass eyes - making them very important collectors pieces

The surface retains the warmth and depth associated with traditional Italian gilding: gesso over red bole

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76 w x 66 h cm (Framed size 96 w x 85 h cm) Oil