This exceptional and rare French antique fountain is authentic from France, signed "Durenne".Best foundry for iron art work, all art work is seen all over the city of Paris, France. It was made in the 1850s in France. Possible to use it as it is. Very massif and heavy, solid iron. The based was hand-carved in French limestone. Excellent quality of details. Here is the description of a life art work: Was an internationally renowned French art founder. He attended l Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1842. Durenne purchased a small foundry in Sommevoire, near the Val d Osne , Haute-Marne, France, and established The Durenne firm. By the 1860s, numerous examples of high quality bas-reliefs, fountains, statues and vases were being produced and the firm began exhibiting at various exhibitions, including the 1862 and 1867 International Exhibitions in Paris. Antoine Durenne was a founding member of the L ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs. In 1888 the foundry acquired the address of S.A.d.F. du Val d Osne, Rue du Faubourg Poissonniere, 26, in Paris. AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW FROM OUR WAREHOUSE IN LOS ANGELES. Book and history available on demand.

Great condition. Ready for installation and to use as it is.
Dimensions: H 82.68 in. x W 149.61 in. x D 31.5 in.
(H 210 cm x W 380 cm x D 80 cm).