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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 a premier destination for mid-century art and design, specializing in iconic works by Harry Bertoia, George Nakashima, and other celebrated designers. Visit us at 200 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor, New York City, or contact us at 212.375.0500 | info@lostcityarts.com

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