Lot Essay
A fountain figure of the same design is illustrated in the Barbezat catalogue of 1858.
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BY THE BARBEZAT FOUNDRY, MID 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH CAST IRON FOUNTAIN FIGURE
BY THE BARBEZAT FOUNDRY, MID 19TH CENTURY
Modelled as a merman blowing a conch, the base with makers mark
25½in. (64.5cm.) high
BY THE BARBEZAT FOUNDRY, MID 19TH CENTURY
Modelled as a merman blowing a conch, the base with makers mark
25½in. (64.5cm.) high
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