Italian, 19th century, Lion of Saint Mark | Italie, XIXe siècle, Le Lion de Saint-Marc

Italian, 19th century
Lion of Saint-Mark

bronze, brown patina
6 2/3 by 8 6/7 in.
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Italie, XIXe siècle
Le Lion de Saint-Marc

bronze à patine brune
17 x 22,5 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is in overall good condition with minor wear to the patina, in particular to the high points, with a few casting flaws and minor knocks to the edges, and minor surface dirt in the crevices.
The lion’s tail, cast separately, is slightly loose, and needs to be reattached.