1867 Gien Faience Lavabo Wall Fountain & Basin, Neo-Classical Renaissance

Description

A stunning lavabo set, made by the prominent French faience factory in Gien
A wall fountain and a basin made of fine faience with a brass/bronze zoomorphic spigot
Polychrome hand painted decorations depicting intriguing, somehow grotesque creatures inspired by the Italian Renaissance
There is a monogramed medallion with DG at the front center of the basin, possibly the set was commissioned individually
All three pieces are marked Gien, the fountain is dated 1867

Measurements: Approximately: the water fountain is 21.5 tall x 9.75" x 7" with he spigot; the basin is 17" x 11" x 5.5" deep
The set weighs 15 lbs. 8 oz.

Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. A flea bite glaze flake at the basin rim, hard to notice. All original.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good overall. Please see photos. A flea bite glaze flake at the basin rim, hard to notice. All original.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Faience

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very Good overall. Please see photos. A flea bite glaze flake at the basin rim, hard to notice. All original.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

21.5 x 17 x 11 in

1867 Gien Faience Lavabo Wall Fountain & Basin, Neo-Classical Renaissance

Lot 0313

Estimate $1,700-$4,130

Sep 5, 2026, 8:18 PM EDT

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