An Italian Silver-Gilt Figure of a Lion on Hardstone Base, Buccellati, Second Half 20th Century. Photo Sotheby's

the creature roaring and standing on a variegated red hardstone base. tail engraved BUCCELLATI ITALY 96, and stamped 800; length overall 9 in. 22.9 cm - Estimate 1,500-2,000 USD

Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York | 24 sept. 2012 www.sothebys.com