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Classical Bronze Sculpture of a Medici Lion

Offered by: Clinton Howell Antiques

Description
Classical bronze sculpture of a Medici lion. Italian, third quarter of the 19th century.
The Medici lion(s) are two lions carved with paws on orbs, a symbol of the world, one carved in the second century AD and the other in the 16th century.
They were a popular purchase for people on the Grand Tour.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	third quarter of the 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects
Incollect Reference #:	701436

Dimensions

W.	13 in;	H.	11 in;	D.	5.75 in;
W.	33.02 cm;	H.	27.94 cm;	D.	14.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Clinton Howell Antiques is a New York City-based antique dealer in very fine English antique furniture and decorative objects, serving a world-wide clientele of collectors, designers and museums alike