1960s Bronze Sea Nymph Fountain with Large Shell and Turtle in Verdigris Patina

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A lost wax cast bronze fountain depicting a sea nymph holding a shell, standing next to a turtle. Created with … Read more A lost wax cast bronze fountain depicting a sea nymph holding a shell, standing next to a turtle. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this fountain captures our attention with its skillful depiction of a sea nymph gracefully standing on a textured stepped base. Holding a large shell in her hands, the nymph is tenderly looking down at a turtle who is looking back at her.


Her hair freely flowing in the air, the nymph is stepping forward with her right foot, thus creating a delicate torsion of her body. Boasting a verdigris patina, this bronze sea nymph fountain will bring a Classical presence to any garden! See less