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    vintage pair of composite marble sculptures medici lions 20th c

    Vintage Pair of Composite Marble Sculptures Medici Lions 20th C
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    Antique Vintage Pair of Composite Marble Sculptures Medici Lions 20th C

    This is a beautifully sculpted pair of decorative composite marble lions with balls from the originals at VillaMedici, Rome,datingfrom the last quarter of the20thcentury.

     
    They feature well sculpteddefinition to the body and mane. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none. This high quality pair is made from marble dust.
     
    It is a lovely pair which will look lovely in any interior.
     
     
    Condition:
     
    In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
     
     
    Dimensions in cm:
     
    Height 24 x Width 35 x Depth 50
     
    Dimensions in inches:
     
    Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches
     

    Our reference: 07160
    The Medici lionsare a pair ofmarblesculpturesoflions, one of which is ofancientorigin, the other a 16th-centurypendant; both were by 1598placed at theVilla Medici,Rome, and since 1789 have been displayed at theLoggia dei Lanzi,Florence.
     
    The sculptures depict standing male lions with a sphere or ball under one paw, looking to the side. The Medici lions have been copied, directly or with variations, in many other locations.
     
    Marble dust is combined with cement or synthetic resins to make reconstituted or cultured marble. The appearance of marble can be simulated with faux marbling, a painting technique that imitates the stone's colour patterns.

    Antiques.co.uk Ref: UHC45PTQ9

    Width (cm):
    35
    Height (cm):
    24
    Depth (cm):
    50

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