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Antique Canova Recumbent Lion Porcelain Sculpture Italian Neoclassical Signed

$ 95.04

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Color: White
  • glazed: yes
  • modeled after: Antonio Cordova
  • Style: NeoClassical
  • Modified Item: No
  • width: 4"
  • Condition: excellent condition, age appropriate crazing
  • length: 12.5"
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Featured Refinements: Lion Figurine
  • Material: Porcelain
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • California Prop 65 Warning: none
  • Object Type: Figurine
  • Animal Class: Lion

    Description

    Antique Glazed Porcelain Recumbent Pose Lion Sculpture
    Modeled After Italian Neoclassical Sculptor Antonio Canova's Pope Clement Tomb Lions
    Recumbent Lion in resting pose on a plinth base. The glaze may be Tin Glaze. Shows crazing.
    Modeled from originals in marble carved in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII
    Another pair cast later are at the entrance of the Corcoran Gallery Of Art in Washington, DC
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    Measures 12.5" long x 4" wide x 5.5" high, weighs almost 4 lbs
    Marked on bottom "SAL23" and "24"
    Beautiful mantel piece, book shelf display, Italian Neoclassical decor.
    No chips or repairs, non smoking home