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Nearly 600 lots, led by French Louis XV and Louis XVI commodes, sideboards and giltwood mirrors. A Spanish group includes carved vargueños, a palatial Renaissance Revival armoire and Baroque altar nichos. English library furniture, tea caddies and French mantel clocks sit beside estate silver by Gorham, Towle and Schürmann. Outdoors, monumental cast stone lions, sphinxes, hounds and urns. The top lot is an 18k gold Patek Philippe dress watch.
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Lot 3309

LARGE ENGLISH CAST STONE LION MASK GARDEN FOUNTAIN, 57"H

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Large English cast stone garden fountain, having urn-form basin with protruding lion mask motifs, over vasiform standard and shallow basin, rising on pedestal with cast acanthus leaf motifs, approx 57"h, 37.5"diam **PLEASE NOTE: All of the cast stone and garden pieces in this auction have inherent flaws and evidence of outdoor use. Most are likely to have small chips, hairlines or imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.** 08/12/2026: The fountain presents in overall stable structural condition, as described it exhibits signs and characteristics of outdoor exposure including spotting, adhered plant matter, surface deposits, scattered small chips, stable hairlines, imperfections, dirt and debris, and tonal variation, the lion masks retain sections of tubing, I do not know the condition of the tubing, the uppermost vessel has a threaded element at the center, see image, the large lower basin has a drilled hole which is currently obstructed with dirt and debris, additional dirt and debris are present within the basins, no additional plumbing accompanies the fountain, we do not test items for functionality, while the fountain appears overall structurally stable, I am unable to determine whether conservation, what plumbing components, or other work may be required for functionality, overall the fountain presents well consistent with its outdoor garden use and weathered character Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**

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