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Lion, Padua, 16th-17th century
Bronze with dark patina
7 x 10 x 4 cm
This little lion repeats the models of the medieval lions placed next to the portals of the churches. The mane adhering to the animal's head repeats the 13th- 14th-century style.
This type of bronze lion, placed in pair, became a rather widespread decorative motif in the Renaissance period as a support for numismatic cabinets. In fact this one has a closed holes on the back for pins used to attach it to the furniture.
Literature:
Charles Avery, La Spezia-Museo Civico Amedeo Lia-Sculptures, Bronzes, Plaques, Medals, Silvana Editoriale, Cinisello Balsamo, 1989, p.168.
Charles Avery, La Spezia-Museo Civico Amedeo Lia-Sculptures, Bronzes, Plaques, Medals, Silvana Editoriale, Cinisello Balsamo, 1989, p.168.
Live auction 306
Sculpture and Small Bronzes from 15th to 19th Century
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, fri 28 June 2024
SINGLE SESSION 28/06/2024 Hours 16:00