A COPPER ALLOY CANDLESTICK IN THE FORM OF A LION
A COPPER ALLOY CANDLESTICK IN THE FORM OF A LION

NORTH WEST EUROPEAN, 13TH OR 14TH CENTURY

Details
A COPPER ALLOY CANDLESTICK IN THE FORM OF A LION
NORTH WEST EUROPEAN, 13TH OR 14TH CENTURY
Nicks.
4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) high
Literature
Bangs 1995, no. 3

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Amsterdam 1986, p. 76, no. 98
Baur 1996, pp. 46-47, nos. 14-18
Caspall 1987, p. 75, fig. 125
Falke & Meyer 1965, pp. 143-202
Frankfurt, 1987-88, p. 88, nos. 22-23
Rotterdam 1994, pp. 88-89

Lot Essay

This solid-cast candlestick in the shape of a lion is reminiscent in both form and finish of contemporary aquamaniles. Although these were manufactured throughout Europe, this piece strongly resembles English depictions of lions and leopards which, when combined with the fact that the present piece was found in England, makes it highly likely that it is, itself, of English origin.

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