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this bust reflects the neoclassical revival that swept Europe during that era

Mounted on elegant shaped socle

among the ruins of a seaside palace belonging to Emperor Nero on the site of the ancient Antium

The Chatsworth Lions (Pair) Music The freshness of the detailThe Chatsworth Lions, a pair. The famous Carrara marble Lions were originally made by the sculptor Antonio Canova for the Rezzonico monument in Italy. Another pair if Lions exact copies of the originals were then commissioned by the 6th Duke of Devonshire in 1823, for Chatsworth House. The original sleeping Lion was made by Rinaldo Rinaldi. The original Crouching Lion was made by Francesco Benaglia, each weighing 3. 5 tonnes each. Size. 31 cm long x