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Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions

$12,366.69per set
£8,995per set
€10,581.54per set
CA$16,930.62per set
A$18,967.76per set
CHF 9,872.70per set
MX$230,991.05per set
NOK 125,765.08per set
SEK 118,435.21per set
DKK 78,989.82per set
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About the Item

Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions circa 1950. Here we offer a fine pair of decorative carved lions for the ultimate installation piece.  Heavily carved out of solid wood, seated lions with 1 paw resting on a ball.  Presented on a pair of custom made plinths decorated in copperised weathered paint. Overall height: 71 3/4" Due to the lions having spent some time of their life outside there are obvious age splits from shrinkage, but these only add character and our structurally sound. Restoration to 1 previously broken paw.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restoration to 1 previously broken paw. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EA27581stDibs: LU878644373342

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