A Pair Yellow Marble Of Verona Recumbent Lions, North Italy, 16th-17th Century

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Object description :

"A Pair Yellow Marble Of Verona Recumbent Lions, North Italy, 16th-17th Century"

Description

A pair yellow marble of Verona recumbent lions, North Italy, 16th-17th century.
Two sculptures depicting crouching lions. On the lions' backs, there are holes from which columns once rose. This type of sculpture, typical of medieval architecture, is known as a "stilophorous lion" and was used in the porticos and pulpits of early Christian and Romanesque churches to support columns. It also carried a spiritual message of protection. In medieval bestiaries, the lion was seen as a guardian because it was believed to sleep with its eyes open, making it an apotropaic figure against evil.

Dimensions

HxLxD 13,58in x 22,44in x 8,07in

Provenience

Private collection

Condition

Shortages and defects. Breakages. Restorations.

Price: 7 500 €

Period: 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition

Material: Marble
Width: 57
Height: 34,5
Depth: 20,5

Reference: 1513808