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A Pair of Reconstituted Stone Lions
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for sale €4,095     $4,445
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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques

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A Pair of Reconstituted Stone Lions

1900 - 1920
Description

Of good scale and quality, this pair of lions are in great condition and both have a really good aged surface to them .

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Declaration

William Cook Antiques has dated these Reconstituted Stone Lion Statues to the 1920s.

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SA1019069
Description
Of good scale and quality, this pair of lions are in great condition and both have a really good aged surface to them .
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated these Reconstituted Stone Lion Statues to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1019069
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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William Cook Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A weathered reconstituted stone lion statue depicting a recumbent lion with a carved mane resting on an integral rectangular base.
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Archive I A weathered reconstituted stone lion statue depicting a recumbent lion with a carved mane resting on an integral rectangular base.

A Pair of Reconstituted Stone Lions

Archive II A weathered reconstituted stone lion statue depicting a recumbent lion with a carved mane resting on an integral rectangular base. View II
Archive III A weathered reconstituted stone lion statue depicting a recumbent lion with a carved mane resting on an integral rectangular base. View III
Archive IV A weathered reconstituted stone lion statue depicting a recumbent lion with a carved mane resting on an integral rectangular base. View IV
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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
Location
15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williamcook
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 42
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William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
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A weathered reconstituted stone lion statue depicting a recumbent lion with a carved mane resting on an integral rectangular base.
A Pair Of Reconstituted Stone Lions
Ref: SA1019069
A weathered reconstituted stone lion statue depicting a recumbent lion with a carved mane resting on an integral rectangular base.
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  • ObjectGarden Statues
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialReconstituted Stone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsRecumbent pose, Carved mane, Integral rectangular plinth, Weathered texture
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 124 cm (49 in)

This garden statue is a reconstituted stone figure of a recumbent lion created in the Grand Regency style during the 1920 period. The piece has a weathered grey finish and shows a textured surface with extensive natural patination, a carved mane, and an integral rectangular plinth. Visible details include moss and lichen growth across the stone body, detailed facial features, and a relaxed reclining pose. The physical dimensions measure 73 cm high and 124 cm wide, providing a substantial presence suitable for placement outdoors in a traditional garden or grounds setting. The figure rests upon a supportive wooden pallet outdoors on a gravel and leaf-strewn surface adjacent to a red brick wall.

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Reconstituted stone statues are crafted from crushed stone aggregate mixed with cement or resin binders and cast into detailed moulds, a technique popularised during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries for producing durable classical garden ornaments.

These sculptures are created by pouring a composite blend of finely ground stone dust, coarse aggregate, and hydraulic binding agents into a formwork mould, resulting in a dense material that closely mimics natural quarried stone.

Authentic vintage pieces typically display natural surface weathering, including organic moss or lichen growth, gentle erosion around high-relief details, and tonal variations caused by long-term outdoor exposure.

Stone lions are traditionally positioned symmetrically on either side of an entrance door, set atop stone gateposts, or placed at the termination of a gravel garden pathway to add architectural focus.

Maintenance involves regularly brushing away fallen leaves and debris, ensuring adequate drainage beneath the base to prevent frost spalling in winter, and avoiding high-pressure water washing or harsh chemical cleaners.
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