Description

Late C19th Italian bronze 'Grand Tour' souvenir sculpture of the Capitoline Wolf .
Desk-top scale reduction of the iconic Roman bronze sculpture depicting a scene from the legend of the founding of Rome. The sculpture shows a she-wolf suckling the mythical twin founders of Rome , Romulus and Remus. The twin infants shown beneath the body of the wolf , the whole raised on a stepped rectangular plinth base .
Thought to be an Etruscan work of the 5th century BC , The Capitoline Wolf has been housed since 1471 in the Palazzo Dei Conservatori on the Campidoglio (ancient Capitoline Hill) , Rome ,Italy.
Accurately cast copy with an excellent consistent aged patina and golden hue .
H 4.5"
W 6.5"
D 2.5"
Italy ,Rome c. 1880
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1812