Baroque sculpture of a striding lion Tyrol,Italy, mid 18th century

A baroque sculpture of a striding lion.

Tyrol, Italy, mid 18th century.

Measures 27 x 25 x 10cm.

A traditional carving typical of the small sculptures produced in the Val Gardena valley in the Dolomites, the most commonly produced examples from this period tended to be pocket watch stands, however dogs, beggars, pastoral groups, candle sticks and religious figure are also known.