Baroque gilt wood lion, Italy mid 18th century

A baroque gilt wood sculpture of a striding lion.

Tyrol, Italy, mid 18th century.

Measures 21 x 18 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.