{"product_id":"pair-of-late-19th-century-italian-gilt-bronze-lions-after-antonio-canova","title":"Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze Lions after Antonio Canova","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of Italian Gilt Bronze Recumbent Lions, after Antonio Canova, on Red Griotte Marble base, late 19th Century \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 ½ W by 3 ½ D by 4 ¾ H in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote : This pair of bronze lions was originally created by Antonio Canova in 1792 for Pope Clement XIII’s tomb in St. Peter’s, Rome . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur example is a fine cast Grand tour in Gilt Bronze , late 19th century, both lions on nice red Griotte marble bases . Each lion adopts a different pause, one sleeping, the other vigilant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother good example of the pair of lion sculptures is at the Corcoran Gallery of Art entrance in Washington DC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use. good condition, minor wear consistent with age, minor chips on base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Framont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816380891254,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1678\/5615\/files\/f_48820612_1771185096773_bg_processed_1.webp?v=1783780855","url":"https:\/\/www.averydash.com\/products\/pair-of-late-19th-century-italian-gilt-bronze-lions-after-antonio-canova","provider":"Avery \u0026 Dash Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}