1850s Statues

A very rare 19th century cast iron equine hitching post in the form of a jock-ey. The jockey is classically dressed in the 19th century riding attire, com-prising of a black riding hat, red jacket and cream jodhpurs. The jockey is poised on a moulded blue plinth...

Pair of 19th century French sandstone lion fragments. Well carved and with very endearing features. Though fragmentary, these lions present as importan...

This 19th century antique cast iron statue fountain. Fantastic, vibrant patina with traces of ancient paint.

Antique pair of Neoclassical style terracotta recumbent lions - unsigned - Continental - late 19th/early 20th century. The over-all condition of this pair of pre-owned antique ite...

A pair of early 20th century French lion statues. This antique pair of cast-stone lions from France are each shown in laying position with heads up and alert, looking toward their si...

Ancient and very large couple of lion sculpture, carved by hand in Vicenza stone, was placed in an entrance to a 19th century villa in Italy. Symbol of strength, the lion is widely u...

An outstanding pair of cast statues on associated plinths, possibly cast in Portland Cement, of the Unicorn of Scotland and the Lion of England. S...

Mid-20th century cast stone garden sculpture lion seated on plinth with one paw raised. Beautiful detail of head and mane. Some natural patina a...

Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 inches deep Age: great age dating to the middle Edo period (1800-1840). Old and original patina with aged and substantial traces of encrustation still visible. Ancient repair. These Older Buddhist mythological Komainu like this example are infrequently found in not only this impressive size, but in this early age. Today these are often seen guarding entrances to Japanese Buddhist temples and shrines. About Shishi Komainu Ah and Un: Temple Shishi are traditionally depicted, one with mouth open (Ah) and one with mouth closed (Un). Ah is the first sound in the Japanese alphabet...

A pair of early 19th century carved brown sandstone lion sentinel's or garden statues. Beautifully hand-sculpted, each slightly different. From a large upstate New York estate. Eac...

Classic pair of 19th C. cast iron seated lions, in very good vintage estate condition. The lions are constructed of several pieces, typical of early production, both are free of lat...

A very fine and palatial pair of English Baroque style 19th century carved marble sitting lions, the very realistic carved pair with fine attention to detail, each resting its front ...