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19th C Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark Wheel of Saint Catherine

$2,500List Price

About the Item

Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark with the Wheel of Saint Catherine A finely carved and deeply modeled wooden relief, depicting the iconic Lion of Saint Mark in a striking frontal pose, executed in dense, dark-stained mahogany with hand-rubbed patina and subtle verdigris accents in the recesses. The lion is rendered with dynamic energy, its luxuriant mane flowing into stylized wing feathers and curling around a heraldic shield, which replaces the traditional Gospel book. In an unusual and iconographically significant departure, the shield bears a deeply incised depiction of the Wheel of Saint Catherine—composed of eight radiating spokes with a central hub—suggesting a possible hybrid devotional or heraldic meaning. The lion’s head, with an open mouth and tightly clenched teeth, is crowned by a halo and flanked by alert, upwardly arched wings carved with strong parallel veining. Its muscular forepaws grasp the vertical shield and curl around its own limbs, enhancing the sculptural mass and rhythm. The overall form is compact yet forceful, and likely intended as an ecclesiastical or heraldic plaque, possibly for a Venetian confraternity or private chapel. The stylized scrollwork visible behind the head and lower mane reinforces its architectural or armorial context. This carved iconography merges the Evangelist symbol of Saint Mark—most famously associated with the Republic of Venice—with the martyrdom emblem of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Such a fusion may imply patronage or spiritual dedication involving both saints, or a family or institution under their joint protection. While the object may stylistically recall the 19th-century Gothic Revival, the confident execution and symbolic blending suggest a Continental, likely Italian or Tyrolean origin, dating to the late 19th or very early 20th century. Measures approximately 12 inches high by 11 inches wide by 4.25 inches deep.

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Previously part of what I assume was a larger object.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7838246152382

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