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19th Century Pair of French Painted & Glazed Terracotta Lions

$19,170.30per set
£14,268.39per set
€16,000per set
CA$26,258.51per set
A$29,205.20per set
CHF 15,250.05per set
MX$355,396.23per set
NOK 194,766.39per set
SEK 182,656.51per set
DKK 121,802.41per 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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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