Lot Essay
Such bronze ornaments in the early 19th century French 'Antique' manner were popularized in England by the connoisseur/collector Thomas Hope (1769 - 1831).
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A PAIR OF BRONZE MODELS OF THE CAPITOLINE LION, 19th century
After the Antique, on later rectangular marmo giallo siena rectangular stepped plinths
16in. (40.5cm) long, overall (2)
After the Antique, on later rectangular marmo giallo siena rectangular stepped plinths
16in. (40.5cm) long, overall (2)