Lot Essay
This lion is cast after the marble original carved by Flaminio Vacca in the late 16th century, which was itself created as the pendant to an antique lion in the collection of the Medici.
Details
A BRONZE MODEL OF A LION
AFTER FLAMINIO VACCA, ITALIAN, LATE 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
Dark brown patina worn to reveal warm brown highlights.
4in. (10.1cm.) high
AFTER FLAMINIO VACCA, ITALIAN, LATE 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
Dark brown patina worn to reveal warm brown highlights.
4in. (10.1cm.) high