Early 1900s Italian copper weathervane with lion

Description

A rare early 20th-century Italian weathervane made of copper, with a three-dimensional structure and original patina. The main motif depicts a fully sculpted lion, positioned at the top of the directional axis. The figure is depicted in a proud stance, with an elongated body, powerful legs, raised tail, and long sculpted mane, lending the piece a heraldic, noble, and theatrical character.

Unlike common flat weathervanes, this piece has a strong plastic and decorative quality, almost like an architectural sculpture. The lower part features the letters of the cardinal points N, E, S, and W, decorative spheres, and a central support. The dark patina of the oxidized copper, in brown and burnished tones, enhances the material’s age and lends the piece authenticity. Ideal as a collector’s item or a striking decorative element.

Measurements: 65cm wide x 65cm deep x 103cm high.