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19th Century Pair of French Painted & Glazed Terracotta Lions

$19,198.94per set

£14,158.47per set

€16,000per set

CA$26,513.56per set

A$29,091.69per set

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About the Item

Mid-19th century pair of French painted and glazed terracotta lions grasping oval Fleur De Lis shields while resting on shaped plinths. Circa 1840. Sculptures of lions were often found in homes in the 18th & 19th centuries, where they were thought fashionably imposing and could most often be found guarding doorways.

Dimensions:
Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Terracotta,Glazed,Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1840
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dublin 8, IE
Reference Number:
Seller: 108561stDibs: LU1103228217962

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