A Pair Yellow Marble Of Verona Recumbent Lions, North Italy, 16th-17th Century
Description
Two sculptures depicting crouching lions. On the lions' backs, there are holes from which columns once rose. This type of sculpture, typical of medieval architecture, is known as a "stilophorous lion" and was used in the porticos and pulpits of early Christian and Romanesque churches to support columns. It also carried a spiritual message of protection. In medieval bestiaries, the lion was seen as a guardian because it was believed to sleep with its eyes open, making it an apotropaic figure against evil.
Dimensions
HxLxD 13,58in x 22,44in x 8,07in
Provenience
Private collection
Condition
Shortages and defects. Breakages. Restorations.
Two sculptures depicting crouching lions. On the lions' backs, there are holes from which columns once rose. This type of sculpture, typical of medieval architecture, is known as a "stilophorous lion" and was used in the porticos and pulpits of early Christian and Romanesque churches to support columns. It also carried a spiritual message of protection. In medieval bestiaries, the lion was seen as a guardian because it was believed to sleep with its eyes open, making it an apotropaic figure against evil.
Dimensions
HxLxD 13,58in x 22,44in x 8,07in
Provenience
Private collection
Condition
Shortages and defects. Breakages. Restorations.
6 500 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Marble
Width: 57
Height: 34,5
Depth: 20,5
Reference (ID): 1733237
Availability: In stock
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