Medieval Gargoyle Water Spout in Pierre de Bourgogne

Highly unusual carved stone head of a bearded face with strong defined features. unusual "offering" bowl carved into the top section of the head. Well weathered. mounted to a later s...

Huge and Enchanting Late 19th Century Moon Face Clock Tower Hands. This striking pair of huge iron and tole tower clock hands exude historic grandeur, ...

Haunting Early carved stone head, possibly Neptune. France Circa 1780. Measurement includes stand.

Marble apothecary mortar. with four lugs having being worked into horses heads. Most likely for private apothecary use Excellent patination. Marble C...

Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any carved head (animal or human) that function as waterspouts. From the Early Renaissance (late 1400’s/early 1500’s), our gargoyle fountain spout features a human-like face with pointed ears, possibly representing a centaur or a satyr. The roughly rectangular block of marble was hand-carved in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. All sides except the front of the cream-colored stone have a sawed finish, resulting in a rough texture. The back has been excavated, adding to the character of the gargoyle. A 1 ½” diameter hole has been cut all the way through, forming an open mouth of the gargoyle. The gaping mouth was often a symbol used to conjure images of devouring giants and used to remind people that they are susceptible to certain forces. Our 15th/16th century marble...

A French Louis XVI style Bourgogne stone fireplace with white marble carved centre and side blockings. Measures: Shelf Width: 1355 mm 53 3/8 in...

A gargoyle is an ornamental waterspout that protrudes from a roof and carries rainwater away from the walls of a building, protecting it from damage. This rare Gargoyle dates back to...

Magnificent historical and architectural carved Marble Ice Water Fountain from B. Altman's, Fifth Ave. NYC department store circa 1908, Elaborately carved from white veined black marble. The tall...