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Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian

About the Item

Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice. Original late Renaissance or early Baroque figure. The sculpture is made of beechwood, with an original surface setting. The bottom is raw. He has a very expressive face and a curly mane, smaller pieces of the tail and some claw-nails are missing. Original well preserved sculptures of this style and expression are rare and hard to find on the market.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1650
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Considering age, this sculpture is in a very good condition. Face, curly hair, body are in a good shape, only small parts of the tail and claws are missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6023226938262

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