Circa 1900, the stone socle supports a fine cast bronze sculpture of two putti flanking an urn standard upon which a large stone basin rests, the upper stone basin is supported by a cast bronze standard with acanthus motif, unmarked, with Renaissance style shaped limestone pool.

HOA 99 in. (from water level to top of fountain); Pool 99 x 99 in.

From the Estate of the late Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, Durham, NC

Pinecrest, on Forest Hills Blvd. in Durham, was originally designed in 1927 by local architect George Watts Carr Sr. for the developer of Forest Hills, James O. Cobb. Mary Duke Biddle purchased the home in 1934. Between 1935 and 1958, extensive additions and renovations were made for Mrs. Biddle under the direction of New York designer Karl Bock. In addition to the work done at the main house, Bock planned the designs for the outbuildings and the extensive landscaping.

This lot remains on the Pinecrest estate and can be viewed by appointment only.

Buyer is responsible for professional removal of this item from the property within 30 days of the auction.

Crack and some loss to socle; some chipping and lichen to bowls consistent with outdoor exposure; attractive verdigris to bronze elements.


$3,000 - 6,000