Lot 231

Vintage Garden Fountain of Triton

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
French, c. 1855-1867, stamped "Barbezat et Cie/Val d'Osne" on base, in the form of Triton withÿblowing horn flanked by turtle, after a model by Hubert Lavigne (French, 1818-1882), on integral square plinth, 31-1/2 x 13-1/4 x 13-1/2 in.; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

layers of white paint, surface dirt layer and accretion, areas of discoloration, paint loss and flaking, spotting, corrosion, wear and weathering consistent with age and use in outdoor setting