Italian Mid-20th Century Garden Turtle Fountain Sculpture lighting The woven rattan remains well

The woven rattan remains well preserved

The softly thrown body is balanced by sculptural lion heads and a delicately modeled interior rim adorned with a continuous garland motif

A striking hand-painted ceramic pedestal bowl by Robert Picault

complements the painting beautifully and reinforces its period authenticity

Italian Mid-20th Century Garden Turtle Fountain Sculpture lighting The woven rattan remains wellA wonderfully timeworn mid 20th century turtle fountain sculpture with an exceptional naturally aged surface and charming folk art presence. Originally designed as a decorative water fountain, this piece transcends its functional roots and reads beautifully as a sculptural object equally compelling styled indoors on a pedestal or console, or outdoors within a garden, terrace, or conservatory setting. Executed in cast stone with a heavily weathered