A rare pair of monumental 17th century bronze lions
A pair of monumental bronze lions. Late 16th/ early 17th century. South German, probably Augsburg or Nuremberg. Each lion supporting its original candle sconce, formerly holding a shield now absent. Of good colour and patina, hollow cast, heavy gauged, hand chased. Of good size, would look wonderful in an early interior.
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Measures 15cm W x 40cm H x 30cm D.
A pair of monumental bronze lions. Late 16th/ early 17th century. South German, probably Augsburg or Nuremberg. Each lion supporting its original candle sconce, formerly holding a shield now absent. Of good colour and patina, hollow cast, heavy gauged, hand chased. Of good size, would look wonderful in an early interior.
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Measures 15cm W x 40cm H x 30cm D.
A pair of monumental bronze lions. Late 16th/ early 17th century. South German, probably Augsburg or Nuremberg. Each lion supporting its original candle sconce, formerly holding a shield now absent. Of good colour and patina, hollow cast, heavy gauged, hand chased. Of good size, would look wonderful in an early interior.
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Measures 15cm W x 40cm H x 30cm D.