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In overall fairly good decorative condition. With the inevitable knocks, marks and scratches to the alabaster overall. Some discolouration to both which would benefit from a sympathetic clean. One plinth with some extensive cracking which would benefit from securing. The bronzed masks with tarnishing and deliberate patination. Otherwise highly decorative and ready to place.
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Lot 56Sale 21048
AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (1757-1822), 20TH CENTURYA PAIR OF ITALIAN ALABASTER RECUMBENT LIONSEstimate: GBP 1,000 - 1,500
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