AFTER DONATELLO, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Details

AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE MODEL OF THE MARZOCCO LION
AFTER DONATELLO, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Supporting a shield on a rectangular integral base
28 in. (71 cm.) high

Special notice

This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

Lot Essay

The Marzocco is the heraldic lion, best known in the rendition sculpted by Donatello in 1418-20, that is a symbol of Florence. The Donatello Marzocco was moved to its present location in Piazza della Signoria in 1812.
An almost identical lion was sold Christie's, South Kensington, 14 April 2015, lot 1, £2750.

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