Description
Pair of early C19th 'Grand Tour' souvenir patinated cast-lead lions mounted on rouge griotte marble plinth bases , copies of the Egyptian lions from The Vatican, Rome.
Cast lead lions or lionesses modelled in a lying, resting pose with crossed front paws and their tails wrapped across their rear flanks . Patinated to resemble bronze and mounted upon well-figured 'rouge griotte' marble rectangular bases.
Modelled after the pair of ancient Egyptian stone lion statues that stand in the 'Cortile Della Pigne' ( 'Courtyard of the Pinecone' ) Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy .
Some wear to the faces probably from cleaning and rubbing commensurate with age. The bodies with historic marks and minor dents and dings , having been caused by the nature of the soft lead medium , but no breaks or losses. Good consistent patination.
H 4"
W 8"
D 4"
England c. 1820
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1902
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 20 cm (8")
Depth = 10 cm (4")
Pair of early C19th 'Grand Tour' souvenir patinated cast-lead lions mounted upon rouge griotte marble plinth bases , copies of the Egyptian lions from The Vatican, Rome.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
ML 1902
Description
Pair of early C19th 'Grand Tour' souvenir patinated cast-lead lions mounted on rouge griotte marble plinth bases , copies of the Egyptian lions from The Vatican, Rome.
Cast lead lions or lionesses modelled in a lying, resting pose with crossed front paws and their tails wrapped across their rear flanks . Patinated to resemble bronze and mounted upon well-figured 'rouge griotte' marble rectangular bases.
Modelled after the pair of ancient Egyptian stone lion statues that stand in the 'Cortile Della Pigne' ( 'Courtyard of the Pinecone' ) Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy .
Some wear to the faces probably from cleaning and rubbing commensurate with age. The bodies with historic marks and minor dents and dings , having been caused by the nature of the soft lead medium , but no breaks or losses. Good consistent patination.
H 4"
W 8"
D 4"
England c. 1820
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1902
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 20 cm (8")
Depth = 10 cm (4")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.