Stock No.8077
A pair of antique carved stone recumbent lions in the Venetian manner.
Italian, circa 17th century.
Stone and marble lions of this form were often used as supports for columns over doorways and church altars in Italy. A particularly magnificent pair can be seen supporting the grand doorway of Parma Cathedral.
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width |
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depth |
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30"
76.2 cms |
18"
45.7 cms |
13"
33 cms |
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