An Extremely Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Lion c.1810-20; After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) antiques Westminster… No

Westminster… No

between 30 million and 70 million strong in the 1800s

and eventually deteriorate completely

in the 20th century

and four smaller illustrations

An Extremely Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Lion c.1810-20; After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) antiques Westminster… NoOrigin: Italian Period: Early 19thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1810 20 Length: 11. 75 Height: 6 Depth: 4. 75 (all at extremities) The Base: 8. 5 x 3. 5 After Antonio Canova (1757 1822), the exceptionally well proportioned and carved Giallo di Siena marble model of recumbent lion, on a plinth base, survives from the first quarter of nineteenth century Italy. The sculpture suffers from old losses, which are duly reflected in the asking price. The nose