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19th century bronze model of a lion
19th century bronze model of a lion
Circa 1845
Finely cast mid 19th century bronze model of a recumbent lion after the originals by Antonio Canova.
The Canova Lions, sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII[1] in St Peter's in Rome. The originals were sculpted from marble; this example is cast in patinated bronze with good detail.
The Canova Lions, sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII[1] in St Peter's in Rome. The originals were sculpted from marble; this example is cast in patinated bronze with good detail.
H 10.00cm (3.94 inches)
W 23.50cm (9.25 inches)
D 8.50cm (3.35 inches)
W 23.50cm (9.25 inches)
D 8.50cm (3.35 inches)
£650.00
