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Medici Lion Models

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An exquisite and impressive pair of first half 20th century Italian ceramic lion figures of massive scale modeled after the 'Medici' lions originally at Villa Medici in Rome, and since 1789 at Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, having white glazed bodies with shredded clay manes and upswept tails with shredded clay tassels, hand-painted eyes, noses, claws, and open mouths showing tongues and canines, with right front paws resting on a ball sitting on oval 'Attic' moulded plinth bases having blue sponge painted tops and blue brush painted section borders.  An identical pair to these lions were in the collection of Italian-American composer Gian Carlo Menotti at Yester House, East Lothian, Scotland.

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Condition
Considered excellent. Light glaze craquelure from age, minor factory flaws in manes, small glaze loss on one of the lions noses, no chips or cracks. Presents beautifully.
Number of items
1
Measurements
Width: 22
Height: 19.5
Depth: 15
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Medici Lion Models

An exquisite and impressive pair of first half 20th century Italian ceramic lion figures of massive scale modeled after the ‘Medici’ lions originally at Villa Medici in Rome, and since 1789 at Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, having white glazed bodies with shredded clay manes and upswept tails with shredded clay tassels, hand-painted eyes, noses, claws, and open mouths showing tongues and canines, with right front paws resting on a ball sitting on oval ‘Attic’ moulded plinth bases having blue sponge painted tops and blue brush painted section borders.  An identical pair to these lions were in the collection of Italian-American composer Gian Carlo Menotti at Yester House, East Lothian, Scotland.

INFORMATION

Price: $

Condition: Considered excellent. Light glaze craquelure from age, minor factory flaws in manes, small glaze loss on one of the lions noses, no chips or cracks. Presents beautifully.

Number of items: 1

Measurements:
Width: 22
Height: 19.5
Depth: 15

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By Appointment Only |
Kinderhook, New York 12106 USA
Tel: +1 917 656 5863
| Email [email protected]
© 2022 ACROTERION