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Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Canova Lions
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Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Canova Lions

19th century
Description

A pair of early 19th century Italian patinated bronze lions after Antonio Canova, circa 1820, on Alabastro Fiorito plinths.

Antonio Canova (1757-1822) was the greatest Italian neoclassical sculptor, and sculpted the marble lions for the monumental tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter’s, Rome from 1783 to 1792. They proved to be a popular image, copies were made soon after in the workshops of Rome to sell to wealthy ‘Grand Tourists’ as souvenirs from their classical tour. One lion is depicted sleeping, whilst the other is vigilant, said to represent the Pope’s moderation and vigilance. In England, Canova’s greatest patron was the 6th Duke of Devonshire whose seat was at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.

Dimensions: 11.5cm high, 25cm and 23cm wide, 12cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA427120
Dealers Internal Reference
MJGTA0003
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Description
A pair of early 19th century Italian patinated bronze lions after Antonio Canova, circa 1820, on Alabastro Fiorito plinths.
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Antonio Canova (1757-1822) was the greatest Italian neoclassical sculptor, and sculpted the marble lions for the monumental tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St.
Mark Jones Antiques

Peter’s, Rome from 1783 to 1792. They proved to be a popular image, copies were made soon after in the workshops of Rome to sell to wealthy ‘Grand Tourists’ as souvenirs from their classical tour. One lion is depicted sleeping, whilst the other is vigilant, said to represent the Pope’s moderation and vigilance. In England, Canova’s greatest patron was the 6th Duke of Devonshire whose seat was at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.

Dimensions: 11.5cm high, 25cm and 23cm wide, 12cm deep

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA427120
Dealers Internal Ref
MJGTA0003
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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Mark Jones Antiques

Mark Jones Antiques
Telephone 07889 071 414
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Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Canova Lions
Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Canova Lions
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Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Canova Lions
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)
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