19th century, appears unmarked, possibly a fountain head, in the form of a double tailed figure adorned with a laurel wreath crown, blowing a horn, raised on a square plinth with turtle.

31 x 13-1/2 x 13-1/2 in.

Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia

A similar example of this statue after Hubert Lavigne was sold at Sotheby's in 2010; see Lot 39 in the Origines Architecture & Heritage, Decoration and Garden Statuary, 31 March 2010 - 01 April 2010, Paris.

Pitting and surface rust; weld repair and slight open crack (open crack is near the base) running up the figure's back into the center of the head; weld repairs to the right arm and horn; overall good stable condition with an attractive verdigris.

$1,000 - 3,000