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BY GIOVANNI RIZZARDI (B. 1937), CIRCA 1970
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A PAIR OF CARVED MARBLE LIONS
BY GIOVANNI RIZZARDI (b. 1937), CIRCA 1970
Each on an integrally carved rectangular plinth; and inscribed on each haunch; weathering, damages
21½ in. (43.6 cm.) high, each; 36¾ in. (93.3 cm.) long, each (2)
BY GIOVANNI RIZZARDI (b. 1937), CIRCA 1970
Each on an integrally carved rectangular plinth; and inscribed on each haunch; weathering, damages
21½ in. (43.6 cm.) high, each; 36¾ in. (93.3 cm.) long, each (2)
Literature
For a discussion on the artist and his circle see E. Napione, 'Marmorai veronesi e scultura medievale: il caso degli archetti di ciborio del Metropolitan di New York,' Verona Illustrata, Verona, 2000, no. 13, pp. 81 - 89, figs. 96-105.
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