Patinated Bronze “Medici” Lion - 32cm Mid 20th Century Italian

A handsome bronze study of a striding lion in the celebrated Medici tradition, finely modelled with a vigorously curled mane and a warm brown patina. The Medici Lions—one ancient Roman and one carved in 1598—have stood since the 18th century at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence and became icons of power and protection, endlessly copied by Grand Tour travellers and later collectors. This mid‑20th century example captures that Renaissance spirit in a substantial, freestanding sculpture that sits beautifully on a desk, console or mantel. Patinated bronze alloy, 32 cm L x approx. 16 cm H (12.6 x 6.3 in) Unmarked, as many workshop casts of the period are. Dating/provenance: A private collection. From the casting and surface, this looks like a mid-20th century Continental (very likely Italian) foundry piece, sand- or lost‑wax cast, then chemically patinated. No visible foundry stamp in the photos.