Lot 30
  • 30

An Italian silver sculpture of two lions on a stone base painted as malachite, Eredi Mazzetti, Milan, circa 1965

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on back leg of male lion and tail of female lion
  • silver, malachite
  • length of base 14 in.
  • 35.5 cm
realistically modeled as a male and female lion, mounted underneath base with a plaque inscribed "dono di papĂ  a Silvano / 30 marzo 1965"

Condition

the figures in good condition, some glue residue along lower edge of base
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