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An Impressive Pair of Well Cast Seated Bronze Lions
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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An Impressive Pair of Well Cast Seated Bronze Lions

1900 - 1920
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An impressive pair of well cast seated bronze lions on marbleised wood bases with a wonderful patina. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Cast Bronze Lion Sculptures to the 1900s.

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An impressive pair of well cast seated bronze lions on marbleised wood bases with a wonderful patina. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Cast Bronze Lion Sculptures to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043052
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A pair of cast bronze seated lion figures with detailed manes and paws resting on spheres, mounted on rectangular timber plinths.
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A pair of cast bronze seated lion figures with detailed manes and paws resting on spheres, mounted on rectangular timber plinths.
An impressive pair of well cast seated bronze lions
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Seated lion sculptures resting a paw on a sphere derive from classical Medici lions, originally carved in marble during antiquity and placed at the Villa Medici in Rome during the sixteenth century. They symbolise vigilance and power, becoming popular subjects for Grand Tour bronze replicas throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Traditional bronze sculptures were cast using either the lost-wax process or sand-casting techniques before being hand-chased to refine fine surface details. They were finished with a chemically applied patina and secured with threaded rods to hardwood, marble, or ebonised timber bases.

Authentic period cast bronzes display detailed hand-chasing around intricate areas like the mane and paws, along with a deep patina formed by chemical oxidisation rather than surface paint. The undersides often feature hand-cut threads, square nuts, or early mounting plates attaching the figure to its plinth.

Display these figures symmetrically on a mantelpiece, alongside leather-bound books on an office desk, or positioned within a styled bookshelf. Their dark patination and structured forms create contrast when set against contemporary neutral walls or rich jewel-toned backdrops.

Dust the bronze regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth or a dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners and abrasive chemical polishes that strip the protective patina. A light application of microcrystalline wax once a year helps safeguard the surface finish.
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