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C. 1880, Pair of Alabaster Lions - After Antonio Canova (Italian)
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C. 1880, Pair of Alabaster Lions - After Antonio Canova (Italian)

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C. 1880, Pair of Alabaster Lions - After Antonio Canova (Italian).

Pair of Grand Tour carved alabaster sleeping lions after the originals by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, St.Peter's Bascilia, Rome 1792.

** These are original examples not later copies.

CONDITION:

No major cracks or chips. Stunning antique patina.

PROVENANCE:

Purchased from a private collection of a Gentleman in Napoli, Italy.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
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White Space Antiques has dated these Carved Alabaster Lion Sculptures to the 1880s.

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C. 1880, Pair of Alabaster Lions - After Antonio Canova (Italian).
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Pair of Grand Tour carved alabaster sleeping lions after the originals by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, St.
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Peter's Bascilia, Rome 1792.

fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century carved alabaster lion sculptures depicted resting atop rustic stone bases, after Antonio Canova.
fig 1. C. 1880, Pair of Alabaster Lions - After Antonio Canova (Italian)

These are original examples not later copies.

CONDITION:

No major cracks or chips. Stunning antique patina.

PROVENANCE:

Purchased from a private collection of a Gentleman in Napoli, Italy.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated these Carved Alabaster Lion Sculptures to the 1880s.

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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century carved alabaster lion sculptures depicted resting atop rustic stone bases, after Antonio Canova.

C. 1880, Pair of Alabaster Lions - After Antonio Canova (Italian)

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century carved alabaster lion sculptures depicted resting atop rustic stone bases, after Antonio Canova. View II
Archive III A pair of late nineteenth-century carved alabaster lion sculptures depicted resting atop rustic stone bases, after Antonio Canova. View III
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A pair of late nineteenth-century carved alabaster lion sculptures depicted resting atop rustic stone bases, after Antonio Canova.
C. 1880, Pair of Alabaster Lions - After Antonio Canova (Italian)
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A pair of late nineteenth-century carved alabaster lion sculptures depicted resting atop rustic stone bases, after Antonio Canova.
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These sculptures are derived from the monumental lions carved by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St Peters Basilica, Rome. One lion represents vigilance while the other represents sleep, becoming iconic symbols of Neoclassical art.

Craftsmen primarily utilised alabaster or Carrara marble to recreate classical works. Alabaster was favoured for smaller decorative models due to its workable softness and subtle translucency.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carving marks, natural mineral veining, and a muted surface patina acquired over time. They are carved from solid stone rather than cast resin, possessing significant physical weight.

Place them as symmetrical accents on a fireplace mantel, position them as bookends on a dark wood shelf, or display them atop a sideboard to introduce classical texture.

Dust alabaster regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Water and chemical solvents must be avoided, as alabaster is a porous mineral that can dissolve or discolour when exposed to moisture.
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