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19th Century Pair of French Painted Glazed Terracotta Lions

$19,136.96per set
£14,210.26per set
€16,000per set
CA$26,291.31per set
A$28,583.96per set
CHF 15,155.25per set
MX$342,649.19per set
NOK 192,615.42per set
SEK 176,461.91per set
DKK 121,971.33per set

About the Item

Mid-19th century pair of French painted and glazed terracotta lions grasping oval Fleur De Lis shields while resting on shaped plinths. Circa 1840. Sculptures of lions were often found in homes in the 18th 19th centuries, where they were thought fashionably imposing and could most often be found guarding doorways.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Glazed,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 108561stDibs: LU1103228217962

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