Patinated Bronze Winged Lion Of Saint Mark, Venice, 19th Century

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Patinated Bronze Winged Lion Of Saint Mark, Venice, 19th Century

Patinated bronze subject depicting the winged Lion of Saint Mark, its right forepaw resting on the open book of the Gospel, standing on a molded rectangular terrace.
Venice. 19th century.
H_12 cm L_14 cm
Good overall condition.

An emblematic symbol of the Most Serene Republic of Venice, the representation of the winged Lion of Saint Mark holding the Gospel gave rise to a significant production of high-quality art objects and souvenirs during the 19th century.

This piece belongs to the tradition of Grand Tour souvenir bronzes, prized by connoisseurs and collectors of the Second Empire for their high-quality casting and the finesse of their chasing.

2 000 €

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Rosita Rapetti Gallery - Sanremo, Italy

Period: 19th century

Style: Napoleon 3rd

Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze

Reference (ID): 1134765

Availability: In stock