Leon attacking a horse. Terracotta by Joaquín... Lot n° 1439

Leon attacking a horse. Terracotta by Joaquín Ferrer, 1789. Clay model made by Joaquín Ferrer inspired by a bronze sculpture made by Antonio Susini, 1580 (ca.) following a model by Giovanni Bologna (1529-1608). Tail of the lion restored. Height: 32 cm Bibliography: The Alcora Ceramic Collection - Hispanic Society of America, p. 348-349. The splendor of Alcora, p. 124-154 The century of ceramics from Alcora in the National Archaeological Museum, p. 104, fig. 94. The Sculpture at the Royal Factory of the Count of Aranda, p. 110. Ars Hispaniae - Universal History of Hispanic Art. Vol X, p. 306. Fig. 813.