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Grand Tour Bronze Lion of Saint Mark
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Grand Tour Bronze Lion of Saint Mark

19th century
Sold 11 January 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A handsome Grand Tour bronze depicting the Lion Of Saint Mark upon Rossa Francia marble base, c.1880.

The bronze is crisply cast, of generous proportions and mounted upon an unusual and striking marble base.

There is very slight movement to the bronze on its base if wiggled, likely due to the slight raise from the plinth to the back right paw (please see photographs). Overall the bronze is in a very good sound condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Length: 22.75cm

Width: 12.75cm

Height: 17.5cm

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UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
22.8cm (8.98")
Depth
12.8cm (5.04")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189147
Dealers Internal Reference
7938
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Description
A handsome Grand Tour bronze depicting the Lion Of Saint Mark upon Rossa Francia marble base, c.1880.
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The bronze is crisply cast, of generous proportions and mounted upon an unusual and striking marble base.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze figure of a winged lion resting a paw on a closed book, mounted on a red marble plinth.
fig 1. Grand Tour Bronze Lion of Saint Mark

There is very slight movement to the bronze on its base if wiggled, likely due to the slight raise from the plinth to the back right paw (please see photographs). Overall the bronze is in a very good sound condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Length: 22.75cm

Width: 12.75cm

Height: 17.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
22.8cm (8.98")
Depth
12.8cm (5.04")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189147
Dealers Internal Ref
7938
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze figure of a winged lion resting a paw on a closed book, mounted on a red marble plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Grand Tour Bronze Lion of Saint Mark

Archive II A dark patinated bronze figure of a winged lion resting a paw on a closed book, mounted on a red marble plinth. View II
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Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze figure of a winged lion resting a paw on a closed book, mounted on a red marble plinth. View VIII
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A dark patinated bronze figure of a winged lion resting a paw on a closed book, mounted on a red marble plinth.
Grand Tour Bronze Lion Of Saint Mark
Ref: SA1189147
A dark patinated bronze figure of a winged lion resting a paw on a closed book, mounted on a red marble plinth.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsWinged lion, Open or closed book, Moulded marble plinth
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 22.8 cm (9 in) x D 12.8 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour bronzes were miniature or reduced-scale replicas of classical sculptures, architecture, and mythological figures collected by wealthy young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as they travelled through Italy and cultural centres.

These pieces were typically cast using the traditional lost-wax method, producing patinated bronze sculptures often mounted on integral or fitted plinths made of coloured marbles such as Rosso Antico or Siena.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit deep, stable patination with natural wear, crisp chisel work on the metal details, and hand-turned screws or period fixings securing the sculpture to the stone base.

Positioning a classical metal sculpture on a stack of books, a mantelpiece, or a dedicated desk surface introduces textural contrast, historical weight, and intellectual focal points to contemporary spaces.

Bronze requires minimal intervention; dusting with a soft, dry brush and occasionally applying a very light coat of microcrystalline wax helps protect the historical patina from moisture and handling.
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