A German bronze model of the medieval Brunswick lion, mounted on a black marble plinth, late-19th century,
The German prince, Henry, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, commissioned the original sculpture and placed it in front of his castle at Brunswick as a symbol of his power. The lion was a feat of engineering – the first large hollow bronze casting of a figure since classical times. The sculpture has a highly worked surface and naturalistic form, which suggest the original was made by an experienced goldsmith or bell founder. The lion soon became the heraldic animal of Brunswick, appearing on the city’s seal and coins.
Measures: Height 13.5cm
Width 17.3cm
Depth 7.5cm
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Dimensions:Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Width: 6.82 in (17.3 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
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Style:Baroque Revival(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BronzeCast
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Place of Origin:Germany
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Period:1880-1889
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:BUNGAY, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU3867321868302
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