Live Auction 3019The Jan & Monique des Bouvrie Collection
A PAIR OF CARVED WHITE MARBLE RECLINING LIONS
Lot 71

A PAIR OF CARVED WHITE MARBLE RECLINING LIONS

AFTER THE MODEL BY ANTONIO CANOVA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Closed6 September 2011

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EUR 11,250

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A PAIR OF CARVED WHITE MARBLE RECLINING LIONS
AFTER THE MODEL BY ANTONIO CANOVA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
58 cm. high x 114 cm. wide (2)

Specialist note

This pair of lions are modelled after the lions at the base of Canova's celebrated tomb for pope Pius XIII in St Peter's in Rome. These superb lions, are among the most beautiful creations by Canova, the vigilant lion, on the left, represents the energetic work of the Pope whilst the sleeping lion, symbolizes his moderation.