Bronze Door Knockers
Bronze Door Knockers
(Italian , 19th century)
Of unusual form featuring a frog and a serpent.
The frog motif recalls the naturalistic tradition of Renaissance Italian bronzes, where amphibians were associated with regeneration and renewal.
Cast bronze with verdigris patination.
(Italian , 19th century)
Of unusual form featuring a frog and a serpent.
The frog motif recalls the naturalistic tradition of Renaissance Italian bronzes, where amphibians were associated with regeneration and renewal.
Cast bronze with verdigris patination.