Prestigious Yellow Nembro Marble High Relief depicting the Lion of St. Mark with the Open Book. The work was completely worked and carved by hand. Provenance Venice, private collection.
Note the precision, attention to detail, and definition of detail. The anatomy of the lion is carved with much accuracy (nails, muscles, mane and wings).
There are numerous possible symbolic interpretations regarding the combination of lion and book; in this case, the open book alone is considered a symbol of state sovereignty.
However, such interpretations are not universally accepted since the Serenissima never codified its symbols represented in an unambiguous way.
The gospel has engraved the classic Latin phrase that translated means "Peace to you, Mark, my Evangelist."
Medium in size, well proportioned and of appropriate weight. It can be hung on the wall very easily with the help of some old irons, or it can be placed on top of a piano. Its medium size makes it easy to place, especially inside the home, but also outside.
The item is in excellent condition, completely intact in all its parts.
Lot more unique than rare, of magnificent quality and workmanship, refined and elegant, but at the same time powerful and muscular. Of prestigious and noble workmanship.
Upon request we can also provide irons for assembly.
If shipped, it will be shipped with a sturdy wooden crate and appropriate packaging.
Economical, traceable and secure worldwide shipping.
Pickup at our warehouse also available.
Measurements:
- Width 75 cm
- Length 57 cm
- Thickness 10 cm
Weight about 70/80 kg.
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