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Lot 1161
Two Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, appear unmarked, the first pair of reclining lions on a rectangular plinth, after Antonio Canova's (1757-1822) marble pair made for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter's, Rome (4 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.); the second pair of seated lions is likely continental, each with left paw resting on heraldic shield (7 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 5 in.)

All with visible casting seams and aging to brass; one reclining lion with loss to felt underside and others with wear to felt.