Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Brass Sleeping

A Pair of Brass Sleeping Lion Bookends, after Antonio Canova - This lot comprises a pair of recumbent lion sculptures, crafted from a golden-hued cast metal, identified through market consensus as brass. These decorative objects, likely serving as bookends, are styled in the Neoclassical manner, drawing inspiration from the renowned Italian sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Each lion rests on an integral rectangular base, the front face of which is inscribed ”ANTONIO CANOVA 1757-1822”. The pieces are reproductions or interpretations of Canova's famous lion sculptures.