A white marble well-head

ITALIAN SCHOOL, CIRCA 1880

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A white marble well-head
Italian School, Circa 1880
With a wrought-iron trefoil overthrow, above a moulded edge with foliate and dentil frieze carved in high relief with a continuous band of Bacchic putti, vines and ewers, on a stepped foot
The well head: 32 in. (83 cm.) high, without the overthrow; 57 in. (145 cm.) diameter
The overthrow: 74 in. (189 cm.) high

Lot Essay

The present marble well-head, carved with a continuous procession of Bacchic putti, is reminiscent of the style of the Italian sculptor, Cesare Lapini, who excelled in his portrayal of young children.

A marble fountain, signed by Lapini and dated 1888, was offered in these rooms, 30 May 1996, lot 270. A similar well-head, possibly by Lapini, was sold in these rooms, 26 February 1998, lot 201.

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