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A classic desk sculpture depicting the \u201cWatching Lion\u201d (Italian: Leone vegliante<\/i>). It is a high-quality reproduction of Antonio Canova\u2019s famous 1792 sculpture, originally from the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter\u2019s Basilica in the Vatican. A full bronze cast, hand-chiseled. The sculpture is mounted on a massive black marble base (likely Nero Marquina<\/i> or Belgian black marble). It features an original, aged patina with a deep, dark brown hue and natural wear that highlights the object\u2019s age and the sculptural definition of the animal\u2019s musculature. The patina is preserved in excellent condition (no modern alterations). Exceptionally precise rendering of the anatomy\u2014a clearly defined mane, details of the hooves, and the expression on the muzzle. The absence of a signature is typical of luxury 19th-century Grand Tour<\/i> souvenirs crafted by professional Roman workshops. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Time of creation<\/th>XIX century.<\/td><\/tr>
Origin<\/th>Italy (?)<\/td><\/tr>
Material<\/th>Bronze, Black marble<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Technique<\/th>Chiseled casting<\/td><\/tr>
Size<\/th>23 \u00d7 9.5 \u00d7 10 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/th>2.8 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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