Vintage Modernist Ebonized Wood Lion, 1960s

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An imposing, large-scale figurative sculpture (1960s) carved from heavy solid wood with a dark ebonized finish. It depicts a lion … Read more An imposing, large-scale figurative sculpture (1960s) carved from heavy solid wood with a dark ebonized finish. It depicts a lion in a dynamic, furtive pose (in ambush), blending the realism of its powerful musculature with the decorative stylization typical of mid-20th-century modernism, highlighted by the deep, geometric furrows in its mane.

Details and Specifications:

Type: Figurative Sculpture / Floor or Desk Ornament

Subject/Style: Lurking Lion – Modern Antiques / 1960s Design

Attribution/Origin: Italian Artistic Craftsmanship (Made in Italy)

Materials: Solid wood with ebonized finish (black/dark brown)

Period: Vintage 1960s (20th Century)

Dimensions (L x W x H): 57 x 15 x 22 cm

Weight: 3.81 kg

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition. Solid and intact structure. Surface features a beautiful vintage patina with light, natural signs of aging on the wood, attesting to its originality. Equipped with protective felt pads at the base of the legs.

Please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting from special spotlights, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

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