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A Pair Of Mid-19th Century Chatsworth Lions

$21,798.63per set
£16,000per set
€19,556.64per set
CA$30,772.03per set
A$31,725.55per set
CHF 17,871.04per set
MX$405,967.61per set
NOK 206,212.83per set
SEK 215,686.52per set
DKK 146,236.09per set

About the Item

Originally carved in marble for Chatsworth house by Canova Both lions in repose, cast in iron with a patinated finish.
  • Creator:
    Antonio Canova (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Both lions exhibit charming weathering from age but are otherwise intact and in very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8945235143312

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