Verified Supplier LotHistoric Garden Ornaments
Illustrative archiveDescription & Heritage Context
Exceptional Venetian courtyard wellhead (vera da pozzo) carved from a single block of impermeable Pietra d'Istria. Sculpted with four relief roundels flanked by stylized acanthus leaf corners and rope-twist moldings. Centuries of water retrieval have left smooth rope grooves along the lip.
Provenance & Historical Sourcing
Private palazzo courtyard in the Dorsoduro district of Venice; documented export authorization.
Condition Report & Patina
Excellent structural integrity; authentic maritime salt and water-rope wear.
Ref: LOT-MAR-010Verified Supplier
Antique Istrian Stone Carved Wellhead (Vera da Pozzo Veneziana in Pietra d'Istria)
Venezia, Italy (IT)
Commercial StatusPrice on request
Checked: 2026-11-06Contact the independent supplier for current availability and lot pricing.
Historical EraLate Gothic / Early Renaissance (c. 1480–1520)
Lot DimensionsExternal diameter 110 cm, internal diameter 76 cm, height 88 cm, weight approx. 780 kg
Listed bySerenissima Antiquariato
Supplier VAT IDIT03819401824
FrameworkDirect Bilateral (Zero Commission)
Ethical and Direct Transaction Framework
Le Cercle du Roi does not act as a seller, broker, or financial escrow. All transactions, transport, site collections, and contracts are concluded directly with Serenissima Antiquariato.