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Baroque sandstone Lion "SOLGÅRDEN", Denmark 18th Ctr.

About the Item

French carved seated lion with a ring in his mouth. Holding a crest. Carved in French limestone, c 1700's. Provenance: The Danish author Karen Branson 1875-1936, One of two carved loins that flanked the main entrance the her house called "Solgården" located close to Strøbyegede, Denmark. Today only the park belong to the house is left House has been torn down. Only some stone Eagles are left in the Park where the house once was. The eagles was once place on the roof on each corner of the house.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 37.01 in (94 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Approx. 1720
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1022041stDibs: LU1007428451402

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