French 19th C Cast Iron Courtyard Fountain, Signed Gaget Gauthier, Paris

We adore the faded blue/green color on this stunning cast iron courtyard fountain that is signed by its maker in Paris, the famous foundry of Gaget Gauthier (which incidentally also pieced together all the copper to make the Statue of Liberty). The shell-motif lunette on top, reeded side columns, and center motif of cattails and Poseidon’s Trident are crisp and simply beautiful. Dating to around 1850, it is in perfect antique condition, but sadly lacking its original faucet. However, it would be quite easy to order a simple brass or bronze spigot or fabricate one, and thereafter, installation is easy.

France, CA 1850

H: 30 3/4 in D: 17 in W: 16 in ID 5.5 in

Ref: FOU 1030