NEOCLASSICAL MARBLE RECUMBENT LION. Ca. AD 1800. A marble sculpture portraying a recumbent lion resting on a rectangular, integral base. The head is turned to the side, with the mouth slightly open, revealing carved teeth. The eyes are deeply recessed, and the brows are pronounced. The mane consists of thick, wavy locks cascading down the neck and shoulders, with individual strands rendered in relief. One front leg is bent beneath the head, serving as a support, while the other hangs loosely over the edge. The hind legs are folded beneath the body, and the tail curves around the left side, extending along the base. Size: 150mm x 310mm; Weight: 5.1kg Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the French market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.