Title
A Lion Statue
Creator
Date
2009
Description
A BONDED-STONE AND RESIN CAST REPLICA OF A 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN RENAISSANCE LION STATUE (American, 21st century) by Skylight Studios Inc. The heraldic lion is depicted in a prowling position with its head turned to the left and with its right fore-paw clutching a ball decorated with a six-pointed star. The original 16th century sculpture from which this is copied sits on the lower loggia of The Breakers.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
bonded stone
resin
Extent
38" x 60"
Collection
Source
Purchased by the Preservation Society of Newport County with funds donated by the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust, 2009.
Identifier
PSNC.12049
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