Lot 65

They have been outdoors, and have all over areas of weathering and verdigris along with bird droppings in places, also some white residue in the crevices. One lion with a brown spot on ribs, otherwise in good condition consistent with age.


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The travertine originals guard the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St Peter's Basilica, Rome.