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Beautiful Pair of Patinated Resting Lions, Signed by Bernoux and Huzel

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Beautiful pair of patinated resting lions, Signed by Bernoux and Huzel. This magnificent pair of resting lions have been exceptionally hand-casted/chiseled and patinated by the exceptional sculpture Huzel, in the design of Bernoux. The detail placed in each lion is truly remarkable, with each mane draping down as if it was sown in silk, circa 1870. Each having old handwritten inventory numbers on the underside in ink (3556) possibly museum or old collectors inventory numbers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919511356951
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