Late 18th Century Animal Sculptures

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This rare and charming pair of 18th-century French creamware lions was made circa 1790. Each lion reclines atop a tall rectangular base decorated with rich cobalt-blue swags, bright yellow tassels, and vivid green trim. The forms are bold and expressive. The lions' open mouths are painted in soft pink, and their manes are rendered in vibrant yellow and lined with dark brown, lending them an animated, almost theatrical presence. The lions rest on what appear to be stylized, draped cushions, adding a sense of comfort and reality. Their wide-eyed expressions and exaggerated features give the pair a whimsical character that blends elegance with humor—a hallmark of late 18th-century French design. Unmarked but unmistakably French in style, these figures make a striking decorative statement. Whether placed on a mantel or console, they command attention and offer a playful counterpoint to more serious classical forms. Dimensions: 6.5 inches tall x 6.75 inches long x 4.5 inches wide Condition: Excellent Price: $2,300 Decoration: Painted in yellow, cobalt, green, pink, and brown with molded drapery and tassel detail Material: Creamware pottery Style: French Neoclassical with Folk Art elements Origin: France Date: Circa 1790 Key Features - Rare pair of large 18th-century creamware lion figures - Expressive hand-painted decoration with bold color contrasts - Tall bases decorated with molded and painted swags and tassels - French origin, circa 1790 - Whimsical and animated expressions add charm and visual interest Background of creamware Creamware is the name given to a type of earthenware pottery initially made from white clays from Dorset and Devonshire combined with an amount of calcined flint. Creamware was first produced in England sometime before 1740. Foremost among the pioneers of creamware in the Staffordshire Potteries was Thomas Whieldon. The young Josiah Wedgwood partnered with Thomas Whieldon from 1754 to 1759. When Wedgwood left to set up his own business, he immediately directed his efforts to developing creamware. Around the same time, in the mid-18th century, French potters developed their creamware known in France as "Faience Fine...

Beautiful large Greek mythology white porcelain figural group with Europa en Zeus. I never came across such a large model and think it's impressive by size, details and color. ...

This solid agateware cat was hand-crafted in Staffordshire, England, around 1770 from laminated salt-glazed stoneware. An exceptional example of 18th-century English ceramics, it co...

18th Century Pearlware Pottery Figures of Lion & Lioness, Ralph Wood Type, The pearlware pottery figures depict a true pair of a lion and a lioness facing each other on a slightly d...

Bronze standing duck. Standing neck raised and mouth open with detailed feathers. 14.5 high.

For your consideration, fleurdetroit presents this fanciful sculpture depicting a playful cockatoo. These late 18th century sculptures are perfectly suited for any interior aesthetic...

A late 18th-early 19th century full size wooden sculpture of a horse, with tail made from horse hair, resting on a rectangular wooden base mounted on four castors.

A sculpture of 2 Minogame turtles with their distinctive fan-like tails. The smaller turtle is standing in the she’ll of the larger one. This is an excellent Japanese hardwood carvin...

Naples painted terracotta tiger. Louis XVI period finely painted terracotta tiger in the grand Naples tradition of exotic creche animals. Italy, circa 1790 Dimensions: 7.5" W x 2" D...

One of the national symbols and emblems of France is the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) and it was decorated French flags during the Revolution (1789-1799) . It is the symbol of French people because of the play on words of the Latin Gallus meaning Gaul and Gallus meaning coq- Rooster. This late 18th century ceramic...

Each with cute expressions seated on a plinth base. Provenance, Manheim Antiques. Drue Heinz.

Unusual 18th century fish sculpture made of antique giltwood fragments. A very interesting and unique piece of art!

A rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft cows, blue and white, made in the De Twee Scheepjes (The Two Little Ships) factory, circa 1780. 24 cm (9 inches) lo...

Presenting an exquisite pair of hand-painted and decorated English porcelain rooster figurines. Each rooster features bold and vibrant hues of yellow, green, blue, and red, capturing...

Cavalier King Charles spaniel gilt porcelain dog. Antique gilt porcelain dog sculpture on conforming white oblong octagonal gilt banded ...

Subtle and wonderfully painted fur expressive faces.

Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base Italy, Later 18th Century A Italian 18th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, displayed on ...

Vinovo white soft-paste figure of a recumbent lion on a canted rectangular plinth, Italy, circa 1780. Incised cross and V mark. See similar example in the collection of Palazzo Madam...

A antique English prattware model of a cockerel or rooster. With mottled decoration in ochres and yellow. The base bears an old partial D. M. ...

Pair of Continental faience dogs, Belgian, circa 1785.

Charming 18th century carved and painted lion in repose, having full mane and growling expression. Wonderful naive quality and retaining original paint decoration.

Each on hind legs one black and one white and a mirror form of the other.

English vintage leather shoe boil boot from the late 18th century. Shoe boil boots are used to protect horses from developing sores on their elbo...

Depicting a well dressed farmer feeding two pigs at their trough.

Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the horse head was usu...

Set of 2 fantastic hand carved wooden sculptures of eagle. Appear to have been part tr a furniture or architectural element in a church, for example. Originates from France, early 19...

Pair of continental lion and lioness, Italian, circa 1770.