Winged Bronze Dragon – Fabbrica M. Guggenheim, Venice

Bronze Winged Dragon – Fabbrica M. Guggenheim, Venice.

Small bronze depicting a fantastical winged dragon with a serpentine body, outstretched wings, and an expressive head with an open beak. Solid cast, detailed chasing, original gilt bronze patina.

Ornamental work typical of late 19th-century Venetian historicist production.

The piece bears the impressed mark of Fabbrica M. Guggenheim Venezia, a manufactory active in Venice at the end of the 19th century, known for its decorative castings inspired by the medieval and Renaissance repertoire.

This type of dragon often appeared as an ornamental element on mantelpieces, desk accessories (paperweights, pen holders), or object mounts.
The piece bears the impressed mark of Fabbrica M. Guggenheim Venezia, a manufacturer active in Venice at the end of the 19th century, known for its decorative castings inspired by the medieval and Renaissance repertoire

Height: 13.5 cm.

Condition:

Wear to the patina, slight traces of soiling in the recesses, a small old chip visible on the reverse of one wing (see photos).
No restoration.

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