Lion Biting a Horse. Italian art of the 18th century The work is inspired by a H…

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Lion Biting a Horse. Italian art of the 18th century The work is inspired by a Hellenistic marble at the Capitoline Museums in Rome W. 28 - D. 22 - H. 24 cm White marble

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