10th Jan, 2024 10:00
Country House Sale
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Large carved stone lion's head
Italian, 15th/16th Century, possibly a remnant from a sarcophagus, with metal fixtures to the reverse, 29cm high x 28cm across approx
Provenance: From the Estate of a deceased collector. From amongst their collection notes, this has reputedly "Been verified by the British Museum as a Renaissance example from a wine jar or sarcophagus".
Sold for £4,800
Estimated at £400 - £600
Large carved stone lion's head
Italian, 15th/16th Century, possibly a remnant from a sarcophagus, with metal fixtures to the reverse, 29cm high x 28cm across approx
Provenance: From the Estate of a deceased collector. From amongst their collection notes, this has reputedly "Been verified by the British Museum as a Renaissance example from a wine jar or sarcophagus".
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. With natural imperfections of the stone. The metal fixtures with rusting.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 10th Jan, 2024
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