Philadelphia Antiques Show 2022

Francis J. Purcell, Inc. (215) 574-0700 251 N. 3rd St. Phila., Pa. 19106 E-mail: f jpurcell2@aol.com francisjpurcell.com FOUNTAIN, MARBLE 3 YOUNG BOYS & BOY WITH FISH C. 1900 A fine and rare hand carved English and Continental white marble water fountain. The base is carved with flowing water above the pedestal with three young boys mounted on top is a three lobed fountain bowl carved from one piece of marble, also having a moulded edge. Above is a boy with spouting fish which is signed by the 19th C. Firenze Italian artist “P. Bozzanti” The fountain is piped for water and is a most rare survival. Provenance: Crowther of London Note: Small repairs and restorations as found in a piece of the is age. The bottom base pedestal was added at one point to raise and protect the entire fountain from the effects of the base pool of water. A great Garden item. Booth B16