PAIR OF CAST LION BOOKENDS - AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA

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Lot number17
Estimate100.00 - 200.00 CDN
AuctionSpooner Estate Auctions - September 14th, 2026
DateSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction houseSpooner Auctions Inc.
LocationOttawa

(ITALIAN 1757-1822) EARLY 20TH C. RECUMBENT LIONS COPIED AFTER CANOVA'S MARBLE PAIR MADE FOR THE TOMB OF POPE CLEMENT XIII IN ST. PETERS. ROME. EACH MADE OF CAST METAL WITH A GOLDEN FINISH, A RELIEF STAMP TO THE INNER SIDES READING 'ANTONIO CANOVA 1757-1822'. COMPLETE WITH FELT BOTTOM. NOTE - SURFACE SCRATCHES AND WEAR TO FINISH 7 3/4" L X 2 1/2" W X 4" H

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