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Palatial Pair of English Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions
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A very fine and palatial pair of English Baroque style 19th century carved marble sitting lions, the very realistic carved pair with fine attention to detail, each resting its front two paws on a coat-of-arms shield carved with the emblem of two ladders joined by crossed sword. Unsigned, circa 1880.
Measures:
Height: 47 1/2 inches (120.7 cm).
Width: 25 inches (63.5 cm).
Depth: 31 inches (78.8 cm).
- Dimensions:Height: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and impressive pair of Royal guarding lions. Both are weathered with some minor chipping, old paint residue and erosion hairline cracks as expected for these type of outdoor sculptures. Great for a Grand entrance or by the poolside.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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