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Pair of 19th Century Bronze Winged Lion Sculptures on Marble Bases

$5,109.25
£3,695
€4,365.50
CA$7,052.48
A$7,836.07
CHF 4,119.11
MX$95,647.83
NOK 52,080.28
SEK 48,826.43
DKK 32,580.92

About the Item

A pair of striking Victorian era bronze winged lions mounted on contrasting sienna marble bases, circa 1870. Three-quarter cast, these bronze winged lion sculptures each have a dramatic silhouette with open backs, making eye-catching display pieces on columns in a hallway or placed either side of a mantelpiece. Freestanding, each has a mythological design resembling a griffin but with the head and body of a lion and wings of a great eagle, embellished with engraved details throughout. Dimensions for each. Bases: 26 x 14.5 cm (10.23 x 5.71 in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Scuffs and surface wear. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 359201stDibs: LU2096346322732

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