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Two Black Glazed Terracotta Lions Serve as Candleholders, early 1800s France
$1,747.10per set
£1,304.90per set
€1,460per set
CA$2,406.95per set
A$2,623.15per set
CHF 1,389.07per set
MX$31,506.78per set
NOK 17,585.94per set
SEK 16,168.54per set
DKK 11,122.67per set
About the Item
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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