Lot Essay
The present lions are modelled after the lion from Canova's tomb for the Arch Duchess Maria Christina of Austria, Augustinerkirche, Vienna.
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A matched pair of Italian marmo giallo antico models of recumbent lions, after Antonio Canova, possibly mid 19th century
On integral rectangular bases
13¾ x 13½in. (35 x 34.2cm.) long, 7in. (17.8cm.) high (2)
On integral rectangular bases
13¾ x 13½in. (35 x 34.2cm.) long, 7in. (17.8cm.) high (2)