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massive rare south German lion bronze Door Knocker, 17th Century

$9,000
£6,859.96
€7,912.24
CA$12,782.69
A$13,736.35
CHF 7,370.35
MX$161,805.76
NOK 92,673.94
SEK 84,657.04
DKK 59,132.97

About the Item

very big and massive bronze door knocker, German or maybe Italian in origin, 16-17th century, amazing green original patina to the face, some scares and dings to the face which gives him a lot more character and can maybe tell us a bit on its history, very naive looking almost human like lion face. can be an amazing addition to any period door, or just stand on its plexiglass stand in any environment just as a sculpture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 6.8 in (17.28 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Engraved,Hammered,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1690
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. some minor scratches, dings and "scares" to the face, missing one nut.
  • Seller Location:
    Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8130238145102

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