Rare 19th Century French Bronze Model of the Palmer Fountain Antique Grand Tour
USD 2800.00 USD
Specifications
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Signed | Yes |
| Material | Bronze |
| Region Of Origin | Europe |
| Subject | Model |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Format | Statue |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Production Technique | Bronze Casting |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Time Period Produced | 1850-1899 |
Originally commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte and completed in 1808 by engineer François-Jean Bralle, the fountain blends Roman triumphal column architecture with Egyptian motifs inspired by Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign — featuring papyrus/lotus-inspired detailing that locals once mistook for palm leaves.
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