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Antique Canova Recumbent Lion Porcelain Sculpture Italian Neoclassical Signed

Antique Canova Recumbent Lion Porcelain Sculpture Italian Neoclassical Signed

$ 95.04

Availability: 100 in stock

Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Style: NeoClassical

Material: Porcelain

modeled after: Antonio Cordova

Animal Class: Lion

glazed: yes

length: 12.5"

Condition: excellent condition, age appropriate crazing

California Prop 65 Warning: none

Featured Refinements: Lion Figurine

Modified Item: No

Color: White

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

width: 4"

Object Type: Figurine

Description
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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