Marble and lead fountain, Paris, Louis XV period

Monumental outdoor fountain in royal red Flanders marble and patinated lead.

Our fountain is made up of a large oblong basin (140 cm wide by 63 cm deep) which simulates a marine shell.
It features triple moldings on the outer lip and crenellations that allow water to drain.
On the rear part, a mound formed by the embrace of two windings receives an environment of reeds in the middle of which stands a large aquatic monster in patinated lead.
Its mouth rests on the edge of the fountain and serves as a spillway for the water.
The whole rests on a tripod foot decorated with two garlands of lead laurel leaves.

Beautiful state of conservation, small restorations of use to marble and lead.
The patinated lead, originally gilded.

Parisian work from the beginning of the Louis XV period around 1730-1740.