Description
C19th bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir paperweight of a lion after Antonio Canova on a marble base .
Well-cast small bronze lion , being a reduction of one of the marble pair sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St.Peter’s, Rome . One lion depicted sleeping, whilst the other is vigilant as in this example.
The bronze having a ‘golden’ colour and patina.
Mounted upon a plinth block base of ‘verde mare’ green marble .
H 3”
W 5”
D 3”
Italy c.1870
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 235
Dimensions
Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 12 cm (5")
Depth = 8 cm (3")
C19th bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir paperweight of a lion after Antonio Canova on a marble base.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
ML 235
Description
C19th bronze ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir paperweight of a lion after Antonio Canova on a marble base .
Well-cast small bronze lion , being a reduction of one of the marble pair sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St.Peter’s, Rome . One lion depicted sleeping, whilst the other is vigilant as in this example.
The bronze having a ‘golden’ colour and patina.
Mounted upon a plinth block base of ‘verde mare’ green marble .
H 3”
W 5”
D 3”
Italy c.1870
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 235
Dimensions
Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 12 cm (5")
Depth = 8 cm (3")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.