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Rare Italian 17th Century Marble Lion
Spitalfields House
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Rare Italian 17th Century Marble Lion

17th century
Description

A large 17th century or earlier carved marble figure of a seated Lion. North Italian.

Measures - 49cm H x 42cm W x 25cm D.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Carved Marble Lion Sculpture to the 17th Century.

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SA961040
Description
A large 17th century or earlier carved marble figure of a seated Lion. North Italian.

Measures - 49cm H x 42cm W x 25cm D.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Carved Marble Lion Sculpture to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA961040
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere.
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Archive I A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere.

Rare Italian 17th Century Marble Lion

Archive II A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View II
Archive III A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View III
Archive IV A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View IV
Archive V A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View V
Archive VI A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View VI
Archive VII A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View VII
Archive VIII A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View VIII
Archive IX A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere. View IX
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Spitalfields House

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A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere.
Rare Italian 17th Century Marble Lion
Ref: SA961040
A weathered 17th-century Italian marble carving of a lion resting its paw on a sphere.
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During the 17th century, lion sculptures inspired by classical Roman motifs and the famous Medici lions served as symbols of strength, heraldry, and guardianship in Italian palazzo architecture and formal garden design.

Sculptors utilised solid blocks of marble or compact limestone, carving the forms by hand using iron chisels, drills, and rasps, which left distinctive hand-tooled surfaces and textured details.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-carving marks, natural surface weathering, softer defined edges due to age, and an unpolished mineral patina from centuries of atmospheric exposure.

A stone carving can be positioned as a focal point on a mantelpiece, entry console table, or within a minimalist shelving display to balance contemporary lines with historical texture.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush. For deeper cleaning, use distilled water with a neutral pH soap, avoiding acidic chemicals or pressure washing that could erode the mineral surface.
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