Baroque style Fountain - 20th century - Large

In this auction a refined and imposing bronze-gilded fountain sculpture of remarkable size and weight from the 20th century.
The sculpture depicts a putto cherub, always in bronze, reclining on a huge shell with a fish in its hands.
The fountain is magnificent and of great scenic impact, realized with an elegant putto seated on a shell supported by three other large fishes at the base.
The sculptural force of the artist is transmitted to the lively, cheerful fishes intent on the spouting.
The whole of this impressive sculpture faithfully recalls the sumptuous French and Italian classical sculptures of important interior or exterior furnishings.
They were often exhibited in environments of high representation such as private houses or hotel particulier.
The Baroque style is classical in characterizing the sculpture.
The gilded bronze gives a richly luxurious appearance to the sculpture itself, bestows prestige and luminosity, making it ideal for monumental entrances, villas, hotels, boutique hotels, or exclusive residences.
The extraordinary richness of details—hands, feet, face of the putto, all the fishes, shell and marine elements—are carved with notable care and decorative value.
It is inspired by the masterpieces of the Baroque tradition.
This type of fountain sculpture is often found in ancient Rome or Paris in the atria of elegant palaces.
The sculpture is hand-signed by the artist.
It includes piping for a fountain, the electric motor is absent.
65 cm x 60 cm x 50 cm
The artist's signature is AJ. John