Ornamental Hammered Copper Lion's Masque

ca. 1894, from the third St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, hammered in full relief from seamed copper sheets.
h. 17", w. 15", d. 7-3/4"

Notes: This example is identical to an example in the collection of the Historic New Orleans Collection. The lion was originally on the cornice of the hotel at 211 St. Charles Avenue.

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25% (20% buyer's premium + 5% Invaluable bidding fee)

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