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1880s French Terracotta Lions Holding Shields

$2,800per set
£2,132.50per set
€2,458.02per set
CA$3,917.18per set
A$4,402.65per set
CHF 2,292.79per set
MX$53,547.14per set
NOK 29,339per set
SEK 27,822.02per set
DKK 18,345.06per set
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About the Item

1880s French terracotta lions holding shields. Out of a East Hampton, NY garden.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Surface is chipped away as shown in pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Tarrytown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1078218835822

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