Lot 284

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Description:

Vintage pair of bronze lion sculpture bookends. Designed by celebrated New York sculptor Joseph Adotta, and made by Hamilton Studios in 1987. These classic, antiquity styled lions are seated upright in a guardian position. Vintage heavy bookends which could also be used as decorative door stops, and they would suit any library, living room or office decor. Signed on back of each: Addotta '87. Original label still on base of one: Addotta, Handcast and Hand finished by Hamilton Studios, Santa Barbara. Each statues measure 3in wide by 3in deep by 8in tall and weighs 15lb 1oz. These lion figurines are in great condition considering age and use.

    Provenance:
  • This was acquired from a Virginia Estate
  • Dimensions:
  • 8in x 3in x 3in
  • Artist Name:
  • Joseph Addotta
  • Medium:
  • Handknotted Rug
  • Circa:
  • 1987
  • Notes:
  • Joseph Addotta was originally born in New York, but now creates in his Southern California studio. Beginning as a jeweler, Mr. Addotta spent years studying traditional techniques of metal smithing, here in the United States as well as in Europe. He eventually moved into sculpture, using the Lost Wax Technique of casting, designing and creating for numerous collectors, galleries, fine stores and museums. Among the clients of Mr Addotta have been Gumps, Neiman Marcus, the Nature Company, The Southbay Galerie, Hamilton Studios, Natural Wonders and some of the most discriminating collectors throughout the world. This award winning artist has been included in many fine exhibitions.. Conceived in genius, formed by hand and preserved in metal, these artistic achievements have acquired international acclaim. For in creating these fine sculptures Mr Addotta's work reflects a profound feeling for the living beauty of the world around us.
  • Condition:
  • Excellent

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