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Pair of White Terracotta Lions

$6,350per set
£4,828.89per set
€5,569.90per set
CA$8,895.19per set
A$9,955.47per set
CHF 5,198.31per set
MX$121,457.35per set
NOK 65,985.73per set
SEK 62,616.40per set
DKK 41,593.35per set
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About the Item

Whimsical pair of Italian midcentury terracotta male and female lions with a white glaze and painted details. Although hardly ferocious these seated big cats command attention with their unexpected benevolence and stark white palette.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    British Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 44631stDibs: LU860320670822

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