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French Drinking Fountain Model by Charles Auguste Lebourg, France, 1872

Offered by: Lost City Arts

Description
Sir Richard Wallace was a Francophile philanthropist that donated fifty drinking fountains to the city of Paris. The drinking fountains were designed by Charles Auguste Lebourg after a sketch by Wallace and were made by the famed Val d'Osne foundries in Haute Marne. This is a model made of wood and a cast composite material.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Composition, Wood
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The is nothing structurally unstable but it does show signs of having been outdoors.
Creation Date:	1872
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	273714

Dimensions

H.	66 in;	Diam.	28 in;
H.	167.64 cm;	Diam.	71.12 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 1982, Lost City Arts is recognized internationally as a leading source of 20th century design furniture, lighting and accessories. Owner, James Elkind, travels the world in search of unique pieces. Location: 200 Lexington Avenue 9th Floor New York City, NY 10016 p: 212.375.0500

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