Limestone Fountain

A stone fountain in limestone for a wall, with a deeply recessed arch that frames the falling water. Inside the arch a sunburst fan in relief catches light along its ridges and gives the heavy surround one sharp decorative note. The stone is cool gray and warm taupe, and a deep rust stain runs down the center of the backplate where water has fallen for a very long time. The surface is heavily pitted and matte, and the edges of the basin and side blocks have softened with years outdoors.

It measures 34 3/4 inches wide and 46 1/2 inches high overall. The inner widths step to about 29 1/2 and 26 1/4 inches; the arch is about 19 3/4 inches high, the basin 18 3/4 and the base 8. The stone, spout and rectangular trough come together; the pump is by your installer, and it mounts against a solid wall.

This is a fountain for a tight space that needs atmosphere more than floor area: centered on a garden axis, tucked into a vine-covered niche, or set against a pool house wall. The limestone fountain is in our yard in Marina Del Rey; come and hear it, or ask for photographs and a quote on the stone fountain delivered.