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Two Black Glazed Terracotta Lions Serve as Candleholders, early 1800s France
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Two Black Glazed Terracotta Lions Serve as Candleholders, early 1800s France.
A pair of glazed lions with great character, showing the wear and tear of time (both have lost the tips of their tails), but once seen, they are hard to look away from. You can clearly see that they are diligently guarding something, and if you listen closely, you might even hear them growl. They hail from a remote location deep in the dark forests of Småland, Sweden. How they ended up there and survived is a mystery. Experts I have spoken with guess their origin to be either France or England. As mentioned, their provenance is unknown. However, they are a very rare and wonderfully unique pair, suitable for a curiosity cabinet or as a centerpiece at a dinner party. They promise to carry out their illuminated duty convincingly.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800th
- Condition:Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3817140020032
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