Italian sculptor (16th century) - Lion in heraldic pose.

Italian sculptor (16th century) - Lion in heraldic pose. 27.5 x 8 x H 23 cm. Full figure in carved dark-patinated walnut, on a rectangular base. The lion is depicted in a heraldic pose, with its front right paw raised and its open mouth facing the viewer. The mane is rendered with wavy, overlapping locks, carved in high relief of good quality. The body, compact and well-proportioned, shows conventional anatomical rendering, consistent with 16th-century Northern Italian wood sculpture production. The figure rests on a shaped rectangular base. Condition report: Good general condition. Small localized losses, particularly on the back and base. Signs of old woodworm. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy, issued by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, which attests that the artwork does not belong to Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission: on average 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the artwork.