AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE ITALIAN WHITE MARBLE FOUNTAIN, 19TH CENTURY

AFTER THE ANTIQUE- A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE WHITE MARBLE FOUNTAIN ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY After the Roman Fontane del Tripode in the Villa d'Este, the basin with an egg and dart rim above three carved lion masks, supported on column carved with a spiral decoration and acanthus, with three legs decorated with carvings of Scylla amid acanthus above fluting and foliage with paw feet, and set on a triform base 116cm high, top 107cm diameter Condition Report: Weathering and colour variance from exposure. The weathering has caused loss to raised detailing notably around tops of legs and frieze to bowl. The bowl with one hole redrilled and with a later metal tube inserted through to lion mask below. Side legs with some traces of later mortaring/reattachment to bowl which is to be expected given torsion that movement will cause in something of this scale and weight. One leg slightly loose and will need reattachment prior to safe domestic use. Some chips to base edges with some restorations to corners. Not plumbed in. Will require professional carrier for safe collection. Please contact us if you require suggestions of possible couriers Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer