The owl is sacred to the Greek goddess of learning, Athena and is even depicted on some Greco-Roman currency as a symbol of status, intelligence and of course, wealth.
The piece is set on an attractive 'rosso antico' marble base.
Bearing the replica signature of 'Milo.'
This high quality bronze is a hot cast recast of an original produced using the 'lost wax' otherwise known as cire perdue process.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 25 x Width 14 x Depth 12 & Weight 3.1 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 5 inches & Weight 6.8 lbs
Our reference: 01680