Sold for:
$500
$500
20th century. Mirrored pair of carved alabaster lions after Medici Lions, apparently unsigned. Each depicting a standing male lion with right paw resting on sphere. Overall approximately 11" x 14" x 6". Provenance: The Estate of Fred D. Ward; whereby acquired by present owner. Note: The Medici lions are a pair of marble sculptures depicting standing male lions with a sphere (or ball) under one paw, looking to the side. They were owned by the Medici family in Florence, Italy and displayed in the Medici Palazzo from the 18th century.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-12-04
