A 19th century marble fountain, the socle base supporting a figural group of three putti, holding aloft a gadrooned, circular bowl, with an everted rim, surmounted by a putto holding a bird with outstretched wings, s/d, weathered, lacking small elements, approximately 165cm high

By repute:- Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire.

This fountain comes with a letter from the cousin of the previous owner's of the residence in which this fountain was present for many decades. The typewritten note, included with the letter and later dated '1960 or earlier?' was the reason for this communication, was found amongst the effects of the previous owner. It mentions this fountain..'Nothing of any outstanding value except for the marble group in the pool. This, which is exquisite, came from Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire. Reputedly sculptured by Sir Christopher Wren but actually, I think, by his associate Hawkyard. Cost £600. Say today's value 750. Best to obtain an offer for it from Crowther of Isleworth before sale.'

Condition Report

Unsurprisingly very weathered. Lacking elements, including approximately 20cm section of rim and some fingers of putti. Damage, including two much larger sections (about 37cm and 28cm) of bowl broken-off, but present, chips on base and of socle and figural support. 10cm vertical crack below putti.

Chips etc. consistent with age and use. Socle white as been submerged.

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