Italian Mid-20th Century Garden Turtle Fountain Sculpture flamingo the composition merges Cubist structure

the composition merges Cubist structure with the dreamlike symbolism of Surrealism

when artists increasingly explored abstraction

warm ochre

Its artisan quality and lightly irregular form speak to its handmade origins

Italian Mid-20th Century Garden Turtle Fountain Sculpture flamingo the composition merges Cubist structureA 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