The original lions were carved in 1792 by the Italian artist, Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for the monumental tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St Peter's Basilica in Rome. The lions are crouching at the base of the tomb: one vigilant, the other sleeping.
Around 1810 they were acquired from the Canova workshop in Rome and formed part of a French private collection. There is a full-scale pair at Chatsworth House.
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| dimensions | Length: 13cm Height: 15cm |
| material | Cast Carrara marble. Mounted on a marble base. The beautiful white marble of Carrara in Tuscany was used for the Pantheon in ancient Rome, and was a favourite of Michelangelo. The sculptures in this collection are created using a process of 'dry casting', so that each sculpture contains over 90% marble. |
| country of origin | Made in the UK. |
| care instructions | The high quality is such that there will be no discoloration - other than natural patination and ageing - even if (unlikely!) they are placed outdoors. |
marble lion bookends pair
- Code: SA-093
- Status: In Stock
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£80.00
- excl tax: £66.67