Bronze Fountains

The S. Mariscalchi art foundry (Fonderia Artistica S. Mariscalchi), based in Verona, Italy, is a historic and highly regarded institution in the world of fine art bronzes. Known for keeping alive the traditional Italian lost-wax casting method (cera persa), sculptures bearing this foundry's stamp are prized by antique collectors for their precise detailing and structural longevity. The Fonderia Artistica S. Mariscalchi operated predominantly during the mid-20th century (roughly the 1950s through the 1970s/1980s).During this post-WWII window, Italian artistic foundries experienced a major boom. High-end estates and luxury hotels globally were looking to import classical European aesthetics for their landscape designs. Rather than producing modern or abstract art, Mariscalchi catered to this market by using traditional casting methods to produce functional, high-quality architectural works. The design captures a timeless neoclassical motif often referred to as a "Water Maiden" or "Well Nymph." Rather than a modern pool accessory, pieces cast by Mariscalchi draw directly from historical European fountain structures where water spirits or goddesses gracefully provide a source of flowing water. The Patina: The distinct, rich verdigris (greenish-blue) coloration on your statue is an authentic oxidation layer. High-quality bronze naturally develops this unique outer skin over decades of outdoor placement, especially when exposed to chlorinated pool moisture or humid air. Authentic European Castings For reference, similar museum-quality European castings, neoclassical female water figures, and self-contained garden installations can be explored through dedicated fine art statuary galleries. Fountains: H38” x W15” x D21” Pedestals are Constructed from high-quality resin W23” x D23” x H20” Price is for both Pedestals included Price negotiable No shipping!