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Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820
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Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

18th century
Description

Exceptional Early 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark – Venetian Grand Tour Masterpiece

A magnificent early 19th-century (circa 1820) solid bronze sculpture depicting the Winged Lion of Saint Mark, the enduring symbol of Venice and its patron, St. Mark the Evangelist.

Superbly cast with crisp definition and a beautiful, deep natural patina, this rare Neoclassical Grand Tour bronze embodies the strength, wisdom, and serenity of Venice’s ancient guardian. The lion’s noble stance — one paw resting upon the open Gospel — bears the Latin inscription:

“PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS”

(“Peace to you, Mark, my Evangelist.”)

The sculpture rests upon an ornate rectangular base enriched with Neoclassical scrollwork and acanthus motifs, reflecting the refined artistic sensibilities of early 19th-century Italian craftsmanship. The underside is finished with green baize for surface protection.

Every detail — from the intricate modeling of the mane to the elegant wing feathering — showcases the precision and dignity that define Neoclassical Venetian bronzework.

Details

Date: Early 19th Century (c. 1820)

Origin: Venice, Italy

Material: Solid bronze with naturally aged patina

Style: Neoclassical

Inscription: PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS

Finish: Dark bronze with greenish verdigris highlights

Base: Decoratively cast with green baize underside

Dimensions:

Length: 9.7 cm

Width: 4.9 cm

Height: 8 cm

Weight: 0.3 kg

Provenance

Acquired from a respected Gloucestershire dealer near Highgrove and curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

A distinguished piece with traceable and trustworthy heritage — adding both aesthetic and collectible value.

Why You’ll Love It

A true Neoclassical Grand Tour treasure, evoking centuries of Venetian history.

Museum-quality casting with authentic 19th-century patina.

Compact yet visually powerful — ideal for elegant desks, libraries, or curated interiors.

Comes with credible British provenance, ensuring confidence and authenticity.

A timeless symbol of wisdom, courage, and peace — the very heart of Venice itself.

Condition

Good antique used condition with a superb original patina. Surface wear with dust and some scuffs and scratches consistent with age. The green baize lining underneath has tears and losses.

Worldwide Shipping Available

Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe global delivery.

Add this notable Grand Tour bronze to your collection today.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
4.9cm (1.93")
Depth
9.7cm (3.82")
Declaration

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Bronze Winged Lion Sculpture to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173301
Dealers Internal Reference
735
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Description
Exceptional Early 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark – Venetian Grand Tour Masterpiece
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A magnificent early 19th-century (circa 1820) solid bronze sculpture depicting the Winged Lion of Saint Mark, the enduring symbol of Venice and its patron, St.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Mark the Evangelist.

fig 1. A dark green patinated bronze sculpture of the winged Lion of Saint Mark standing on a moulded base with an inscribed book resting beneath its paw.
fig 1. Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

Superbly cast with crisp definition and a beautiful, deep natural patina, this rare Neoclassical Grand Tour bronze embodies the strength, wisdom, and serenity of Venice’s ancient guardian. The lion’s noble stance — one paw resting upon the open Gospel — bears the Latin inscription:

fig 2. A dark green patinated bronze sculpture of the winged Lion of Saint Mark standing on a moulded base with an inscribed book resting beneath its paw.
fig 2. Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

“PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS”

(“Peace to you, Mark, my Evangelist.”)

The sculpture rests upon an ornate rectangular base enriched with Neoclassical scrollwork and acanthus motifs, reflecting the refined artistic sensibilities of early 19th-century Italian craftsmanship. The underside is finished with green baize for surface protection.

fig 3. A dark green patinated bronze sculpture of the winged Lion of Saint Mark standing on a moulded base with an inscribed book resting beneath its paw.
fig 3. Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

Every detail — from the intricate modeling of the mane to the elegant wing feathering — showcases the precision and dignity that define Neoclassical Venetian bronzework.

Details

Date: Early 19th Century (c. 1820)

fig 4. A dark green patinated bronze sculpture of the winged Lion of Saint Mark standing on a moulded base with an inscribed book resting beneath its paw.
fig 4. Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

Origin: Venice, Italy

Material: Solid bronze with naturally aged patina

Style: Neoclassical

Inscription: PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS

Finish: Dark bronze with greenish verdigris highlights

Base: Decoratively cast with green baize underside

fig 5. A dark green patinated bronze sculpture of the winged Lion of Saint Mark standing on a moulded base with an inscribed book resting beneath its paw.
fig 5. Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

Dimensions:

Length: 9.7 cm

Width: 4.9 cm

Height: 8 cm

Weight: 0.3 kg

Provenance

Acquired from a respected Gloucestershire dealer near Highgrove and curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

A distinguished piece with traceable and trustworthy heritage — adding both aesthetic and collectible value.

fig 6. A dark green patinated bronze sculpture of the winged Lion of Saint Mark standing on a moulded base with an inscribed book resting beneath its paw.
fig 6. Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

Why You’ll Love It

A true Neoclassical Grand Tour treasure, evoking centuries of Venetian history.

Museum-quality casting with authentic 19th-century patina.

Compact yet visually powerful — ideal for elegant desks, libraries, or curated interiors.

fig 7. A dark green patinated bronze sculpture of the winged Lion of Saint Mark standing on a moulded base with an inscribed book resting beneath its paw.
fig 7. Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

Comes with credible British provenance, ensuring confidence and authenticity.

A timeless symbol of wisdom, courage, and peace — the very heart of Venice itself.

Condition

Good antique used condition with a superb original patina. Surface wear with dust and some scuffs and scratches consistent with age. The green baize lining underneath has tears and losses.

Worldwide Shipping Available

Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe global delivery.

Add this notable Grand Tour bronze to your collection today.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
4.9cm (1.93")
Depth
9.7cm (3.82")
Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Bronze Winged Lion Sculpture to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173301
Dealers Internal Ref
735
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During the 18th and 19th centuries, European travellers on the Grand Tour collected small bronze scale models of famous Italian monuments and symbols, such as the Venetian Lion of Saint Mark, as educational mementos.

These pieces were traditionally cast in solid bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, then finished with hand-chasing and applied patinas to accentuate surface details.

Period castings feature crisp hand-tooling, hand-cut threaded fixings underneath, and natural surface wear with oxidisation in the recessed crevices.

Position the bronze sculpture atop a stack of books on an office desk, integrate it into a mahogany bookshelf display, or place it on a mantelpiece for historical contrast.

Dust the object regularly with a soft-bristled brush, and occasionally apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect the original patina from humidity.
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