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

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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:
    Marble,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • 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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