Pair of marble lions

Pair of lions in marble powder, copies of those made by Canova for the monument to Pope Clement XIII between 1783 and 1792, also known as "the sleeping" and "the waking". Visible signs of wear in the photos. Two beasts, allegorical figures symbolising strength. Dimensions cm. 32 X cm. 12 X h. cm. 22. Ideal for decoration and libraries, tracked and insured shipping.