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Majestic Botticino Marble Medallion, depicting the Lion of St. Mark with an open book.
Work of Venetian provenance, private collection.
The lion is depicted with the open book and the classical Latin phrase inscribed "Pax tibi Marce, evangelista meus" or "Peace to you, Mark, my evangelist."
Work carved and sculpted from a single block of marble.
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.
Lot more unique than rare, of extraordinary workmanship and of incomparable and indisputable quality.
To be highlighted, despite its size, the quality of the Lion's anatomy and the care and precision of the details. Elegant and refined, but at the same time powerful and muscular. Of prestigious and noble workmanship.
Medium/large size, the weight is substantial. perfectly proportioned.
Great when hung on the wall, can stand both indoors and outdoors.
Superb marble patina and veining of the marble. More unique than rare, exclusive lot.
It is in excellent overall condition, undamaged.
It will be possible to ship it with properly packed wooden crate.
On-site viewing and pickup also available.
Safe, inexpensive and traceable worldwide shipping.
On request we can also provide irons for assembly.
Measurements:
- 77 cm diameter
- Edge thickness 8 cm
- Max thickness 13 cm
Approx. weight 100 kg.
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