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Antique Canova Recumbent Lion Porcelain Sculpture Italian Neoclassical Signed
$ 95.04
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Description
Antique Glazed Porcelain Recumbent Pose Lion SculptureModeled 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