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Palatial Pair of French Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions

$26,895per set
$34,950per set23% Off
£20,489.88per set
£26,626.56per set23% Off
€23,625.65per set
€30,701.49per set23% Off
CA$37,639.01per set
CA$48,911.82per set23% Off
A$42,055.32per set
A$54,650.81per set23% Off
CHF 21,999.59per set
CHF 28,588.43per set23% Off
MX$515,733.03per set
MX$670,194.07per set23% Off
NOK 281,113.07per set
NOK 365,305.89per set23% Off
SEK 266,569.66per set
SEK 346,406.75per set23% Off
DKK 176,330.92per set
DKK 229,141.68per set23% Off
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About the Item

A Very Fine and Palatial Pair of French Baroque Revival Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions, the very realistic carved pair of posing lions with fine attention to detail, each resting on front paw on a Coat-of-Arms Shield. Unsigned. Circa: 1890. Resting and posing lion sculptures like these symbolize and are associated with royalty, nobility, opulence, elegance, and leadership. These types of lion sculptures were often placed at the entrances to palaces, châteaux, mansions, and villas throughout Europe. Height: 44 1/2 inches (113 cm) Width: 17 inches (43.2 cm) Depth: 31 inches (78.7 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Baroque Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A truly beautiful pair of guarding lions. Overall condition is fair to good, with age wear, weathering, minor losses and hairlines. Please view all images. Note that we also have another pair of similar but larger marble lions listed on 1stDibs.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A19961stDibs: LU1796239005672

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