Some time ago, I was contacted by an individual about a fountain done by Dominick Laruccia. The piece is some 30" tall so it is one of the larger sculptures by Dominick that I have seen.
It appears to have a sort of tick-tock design to empty the cones. There is some damage and wear but I could affect repairs. I would expect the pump not to work due to wear and tear. The metal is copper with a bronze-like allow used to braise the pieces together. The patina was applied with an acid wash developed by Dominick. He was a trained organic chemist and developed his own formulas.
Hopefully, the piece still exists and I can recontact the owner.
Enjoy the photos
Michael Hutchings
Coppersmith
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