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Large Finely Cast Bronze Lion Mask, Museum Mounted 20th Century

$1,800
£1,369.54
€1,577.99
CA$2,555.44
A$2,741.53
CHF 1,470.50
MX$33,007.61
NOK 18,537.36
SEK 16,903.50
DKK 11,789.65

About the Item

Large, Finely Cast Bronze Lion Mask, Museum Mounted 20th Century Bronze lion mask: 12" W × 17" H Overall with base: approx. 20" H Base: 8" W × 4.25" D Condition: Unsigned; permanently mounted to base This commanding bronze lion mask is conceived as a sculptural relief of pronounced architectural and symbolic presence, presented on a custom museum-style mount that elevates the object from decorative element to autonomous sculpture. The lion’s head is modeled at near life scale, with deeply articulated brow ridges, heavy-lidded eyes, a powerful muzzle, and an animated mane rendered in layered, rhythmic locks that frame the face with dramatic volume. Technique Surface Cast in bronze—likely using the lost-wax (cire perdue) process—the surface reveals fine hand-worked tooling marks, particularly visible across the forehead, cheeks, and mane. These subtle striations soften the metallic sheen and catch light unevenly, producing a rich interplay of warm highlights and darker recessed tones. The patina is a nuanced golden bronze with areas of deeper oxidation, consistent with intentional aging or controlled surface finishing rather than later polishing. The reverse of the mask is hollow, as expected for architectural or relief bronzes, and the piece is permanently affixed to a minimalist stand composed of twin vertical supports rising from a stepped rectangular base. This presentation mirrors museum and gallery practices, allowing the sculpture to be read frontally while maintaining sculptural depth. Meaning Iconography The lion has long served as a universal symbol of strength, guardianship, authority, and vigilance, appearing across classical, Renaissance, and neoclassical traditions. In architectural contexts, lion masks were historically employed as door ornaments, fountain spouts, furniture mounts, or allegorical emblems signaling protection and power. Here, removed from any functional role, the mask reads as a distilled emblem—an object of pure symbolic and aesthetic force. The slightly downturned eyes and restrained snarl give the lion an expression of controlled dominance rather than overt aggression, aligning the work more closely with neoclassical ideals of order and permanence than with romantic or baroque theatricality. Period Origin While unsigned, the modeling, scale, and finish strongly suggest 20th-century production, likely mid-century, drawing from earlier classical and neoclassical precedents. Such works were often produced for high-end interiors, institutional decoration, or as sculptural studies inspired by historic architectural fragments. Uses Display In its current museum mount, the piece functions as: A freestanding sculptural object for console, pedestal, or library display A classical accent in traditional, neoclassical, or modern interiors A statement object bridging architecture, sculpture, and decorative arts It would be equally at home in a curated interior, gallery setting, or alongside antiquities-inspired objects.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Wood,Blackened,Cast,Engraved
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T36641stDibs: LU2592348231012

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