SWAN FOUNTAIN
Creator(s): Vincent Tonelli (Maker)
On view in: French Parterre
About this object
Fountain is carved from pink marble, and is a reproduction of an original 19th century terracotta fountain. Center of the fountain shows a Grecian urn with a pinecone finial and elaborate leaf handles. On each side is a swan. On the right, the swan has raised his neck and wings, on the left the swan is seated. The background shows large leaves and plants, probably laurel leaves.
- Object name:
- SWAN FOUNTAIN
- Made from:
- Marble
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 1959-1960
- Size:
- H. 79 1/2 in., W. 71 1/2 in., D. 10 1/4 in. (includes base)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 72.15
- Class:
- GARDEN
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973