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Lot 2: After Flaminio Vacca (Italian, 1538-1605), Two Models of the Medici Lion, Late 19th Century

Est: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USDSold:
Freeman'sPhiladelphia, PA, USJuly 20, 2016

Item Overview

Description

After Flaminio Vacca (Italian, 1538-1605)

Two Models of the Medici Lion, Late 19th Century

Bronze with brown patina on gilt bronze base, each base stamped 'Thomire'.
Accompanied by owner's auction receipt dated June 20, 1939 from Wm. D. Morley, Inc. The Philadelphia Art Galleries, Lot 347.

H: 14 1/2, W: 21, D: 6 in.



PROVENANCE:

Property of a Main Line Collector

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Overall very good condition. Green residue on each lion's mane and around each of their paws. Also noticeable on every nook and cranny of the two bases (probably marks of oxidation).


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Auction Details

Sculpture at 1808

by
Freeman's
July 20, 2016, 01:00 PM EST

2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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