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Stunning Altar Seat in Royal Yellow Marble, completely hand carved in the round, representing St. Mark and the Lion. This Sculpture was used as a chair for choirs.
Provenance Venice, private collection, period 1800.
The saint is represented with the lion as in his classical iconography.
There were a total of 12 (the twelve apostles), several have been recovered, including St. Peter, St. John, Judas, St. Paul, St. Matthew, St. Luke, Judas...
Work of fine quality and high workmanship. Remarkable care and precision of detail, lot more unique than rare.
Bright and bright is the shade of marble, phenomenal veining, marble really valuable and rare.
Exceptional as a piece of furniture. You could create a small table with a glass top in case you want to complete the pair.
It is in excellent condition, undamaged.
Will be shipped with wooden crate and proper packaging.
Cheap, safe and traceable shipping worldwide.
Also available for pickup at our warehouse.
Measurements:
- Floor base: Width 24 cm, Depth 20 cm
- Base above: Width 35 cm, Depth 24 cm
- Total height 43 cm
Weight 55 Kg.
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