Preparatory work for the sculpture of a wall fountain for a - Lot 30

Preparatory work for the sculpture of a wall fountain for a basin, in red terra cotta, the stoup-shaped receptacle straddled by a putto with chubby cheeks holding on to an anchor jas with his right hand and an oar / music stand / musical instrument ?? with his left, against a background of aquatic plants and reeds. The base is decorated in rocaille with a moray eel, a lobster, a conch shell and other marine animals in a grotto. Standing on a half-column base with a capital sculpted with concretions, the double-molded base is underlined by a crown of seaweed. ITALY 19th century in the taste of Florence 17th century Height: 175cm; Width: 72cm; Depth: 35cm (Some damages and restorations) Photo credit : (c) inu.studio