Sculpture of the Wittelsbach Lion portal
Provenance
Bavaria
Age
around 1750
Size
71.0 cm x 37.0 cm
Previous owner
Lower Bavarian private collection
Description
PORTAL SCULPTURE WITTELSBACH LION
Carved limewood, painted and gilded.
A courtly carver made the lion sculpture in the Rococo period between 1750-70 for the furnishings of a Wittelsbach palace.
The sculpture probably stood in the portal area or at the beginning of a staircase gallery.
The lion is masterfully crafted and bears the electoral crown as well as the Bavarian coat of arms with the imperial orb and an applied cross in a cartouche.
(lat. Globus Cruciger)
Excellent condition, minor repairs to the gilding, the coat of arms is in original condition.