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Pair of 19thC Faux Marble Plaster Canova Lions
After Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822), the well-proportioned painted and parcel gilded plaster models of recumbent lions, finished to imitate Siena yellow marble, one sleeping and one vigilant, on plinth bases lined with leather, and surviving from the nineteenth century.
The sculptures suffer from old chipped losses to the finishes making them decorative, though there are no major flaws and no cracks or restoration present. We have refrained from cleaning them so they do have dust residue to their crevices.
These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) as a pair in a larger scale for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter's Basilica. As a pair the sleeping lion is symbolic of the Pope's moderation and the vigilant lion, represents his energetic work. Usually seen in marble, bronze or stone, one rarely sees these lions in this finish so they are a nice decorative alternative.
A very decorative pair of treasures for any table top.
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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The sculptures suffer from old chipped losses to the finishes making them decorative, though there are no major flaws and no cracks or restoration present. We have refrained from cleaning them so they do have dust residue to their crevices.
These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) as a pair in a larger scale for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter's Basilica. As a pair the sleeping lion is symbolic of the Pope's moderation and the vigilant lion, represents his energetic work. Usually seen in marble, bronze or stone, one rarely sees these lions in this finish so they are a nice decorative alternative.
A very decorative pair of treasures for any table top.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 27/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Busts and Figures
Date c.1870
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Plaster
Origin Italian
Item code as155a1804 / 1884
Status Sold
£495.00 
$664.24 
€571.33 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 27/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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