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19th Century Pair of Neoclassical Italian Walnut Lions

$5,156.77
£3,775
€4,614.39
CA$7,211.13
A$7,342.95
CHF 4,248.91
MX$96,827.84
NOK 47,510.03
SEK 50,584.71
DKK 34,486.74

About the Item

A 19th century pair of neoclassical Italian walnut lions. Formerly a set of handed architectural brackets, presented in a French polish finish. Finely carved to an exceptional quality. Each handed sculpture is a monopodium, wrapped in acanthus style leaves, which continues into a foliate silhouette of a lions body. Behind the head is a flat surface, indicating they may have been the base of a shelf or cabinet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. They have been built into something then salvaged later. Areas where they have been trimmed to fit.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 377491stDibs: LU2096349459252

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