Lot 105
105
A rare French cast-iron figural fountain, entitled 'La Source a l'Enfant', on stone pedestal
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A rare French cast-iron figural fountain, entitled 'La Source a l'Enfant', on stone pedestal

CAST BY VAL D'OSNE, PARIS, CIRCA 1880

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A rare French cast-iron figural fountain, entitled 'La Source a l'Enfant', on stone pedestal
Cast by Val d'Osne, Paris, Circa 1880
The scantily-clad maiden pouring water into a cup held aloft by a putto below, on a circular spreading base, above a circular waisted stone plinth
The figure: 63 in. (160 cm.) high
The pedestal: 48 in. (122 cm.) high (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

The industry of producing cast-iron garden ornaments and statues was at its height in France at the end of the 19th century, with numerous Parisian foundries producing a wealth of decorations in this ideal medium. The Société Anonyme Val d'Osne was no exception, indeed being responsible for some of the finest quality workmanship in the field. The company changed ownership twice in the late 1860's, from the well renowned firm of Barbezat, to the Société Anonyme du Val d'Osne in 1870.

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