An Extremely Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Lion c.1810-20; After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) antiques and four smaller illustrations

and four smaller illustrations

Westminster… No

for instance originally conceived as part of a fountain group or

near Warrington

An Extremely Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Lion c.1810-20; After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) antiques and four smaller illustrationsOrigin: Italian Period: Early 19thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1810 20 Length: 11. 75 Height: 6 Depth: 4. 75 (all at extremities) The Base: 8. 5 x 3. 5 After Antonio Canova (1757 1822), the exceptionally well proportioned and carved Giallo di Siena marble model of recumbent lion, on a plinth base, survives from the first quarter of nineteenth century Italy. The sculpture suffers from old losses, which are duly reflected in the asking price. The nose