Description Italian, 19th century. Pair of finely carved grand tour alabaster recumbent lions, after Antonio Canova (Italian-Austrian, 1757-1822), depicting one lion asleep while the other stands guard, on later acrylic or Lucite pedestals. Unsigned.Approx. h. 35", w. 31", d. 11" (as a whole); h. 13.5", w. 31"", d. 10.5". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Mr. Blaine Kelley of Atlanta, Georgia.
Condition Report Yellowing with non-distracting repairs (mainly to plinths) and chips to marble; scratches to bases commensurate with age and use. .