1820s Animal Sculptures

Large Chinese Foo lion. Predominantly green glaze with golden yellow detail attributed to Tang Dynasty glaze coloring. This unusually large foo dog displays fierce countenances. It hold the traditional 'ball'. Typically seen as part of a pair guarding an entrance. Museum quality. No maker marks observed. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland China firstly as tributes to the Emperors. They are symbols of justice in bureaucratic officialdom and loyal guards in front of Emperors or Princes' palaces. They also are the Guardians of Fa (law) in Buddhist realm and stay in front of the temples. There lied people's fear, admiration, expectation and trust. Therefore, people also call them in Foo Dogin means bring you peace and lucky. Dimensions approximately H 31.5 x W 16 x D 18 inches Provence; from a large Asian art...

Small figure in the form of a lying greyhound, Berlin iron casting around 1820.

Continental pair of Egyptian Revival sphinxes in carved and painted wood, circa 1820's. Age-related wear and minor losses to paint throughout.

Early 19th century carved lion figure An early 19th century hand carved Italian or Spanish representation of a seated lion figure. Anthropomorphism features which are typical of this period. Polychrome paint still visible across its surface with aged repairs and wear as expected, the gesso is visible in sections. Visible ribcage typical of the regions, the possibility this figure could have been part of a larger carved piece of décor furnishing or architecture display...

- Beautifully modelled and cast - Atmospheric reference to the iconic original lions - Grand Tour collectible An Italian bronze model of a sleeping lion...

Gilt bronze and marble animal ornament group, continental, circa 1820.

A truly fine and rare desk-top compendium / inkwell made from hefty solid bronze with a magnificent patina dating to the Regency era, dating to circa 1820. English in origin, of c...

Incredibly rare pair early 19th century grand tour sculpted lead models of the canova lions on verde antico marble plinths. The rarity of these two pieces,...

American gilt bronze eagle with spread wings mounted on circular ringed plinth. Early 19th Century.

A charming and decorative pair of early Staffordshire pottery figures of a ram and ewe. They are a true pair modeled resting on "grassy" ...

A good antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a standing lion with paw on globe. The modeling of the face is exceptional making this figure very appealing.The figure has a slightly...

Pair of English cast iron greyhounds painted Charleston Green. Early 19th Century