We have an Ernest Batchelder fountain that we would like to donate to a non-profit organization.  This fountain used to be installed in the foyer of the old Ahmanson building that we were housed.  Since we have expanded and our mission as changed, the fountain does not fit into our collections.

The fountain is free, and the interested organization will need to pay for transport.  The fountain is 7-71/2 feet tall and about 4 feet wide. There is center tile that has the image of a small cherub or putti from whose mouth is the spout (approximately 12" w x 8" h). The fountain does not have a date on it nor a signature, but previous research has indicated that it is a Batchelder Fountain. The putti tile itself is appraised at $800 to $1,200.

We need to find a home fast as we plan to move our permanent collection by end of the summer!

Please call or email me for information!
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Ellen Kwan Lewis                               
Special Exhibitions Coordinator
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
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Los Angeles, CA  90037
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