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398 - FORMUSA PIETRO An impressive Italian silver fountain
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Estimation
€35,000 - 50,000Sale fees
FORMUSA PIETRO An impressive Italian silver fountain Palermo, 1940s–1950s Height x diameter: 76 x 76 cm. Base diameter: 60 cm. Gross weight: approx. 30 kg. A centerpiece made of embossed, chiseled, and cast silver, featuring a marine and mythological theme. The elaborate composition is arranged in several tiers: at the top stands the figure of the god Neptune with his trident and seahorses emerging from large shells. The middle tier features four large basins shaped like seashells, supported by full-round dolphin sculptures. The circular base, finely crafted in relief with motifs of starfish, shells, seabeds, and rocks, incorporates an internal electric water recirculation system housed within the wooden plinth. 800/1000 silver, hallmarked “800 – 3 PA,” silversmith FORMUSA PIETRO. Condition rating: **** good. The item is in good condition with normal signs of wear from age. The fountain’s mechanism is currently in working order but requires servicing.
Auction details
407 - JEWELRY / CARVED CORAL / WATCHES / LUXURY GOODS: bags and more / 20th-CENTURY SILVERAuction house
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l. +39 3 80 43 26 218 info@bertolamifineart.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.