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Large Pair of Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Recumbent Lions
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Large Pair of Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Recumbent Lions

19th century
Sold 23 May 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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Description

A wonderful pair of early Nineteenth Century cast iron recumbent lion sculptures on their original plinths; beautifully modelled with flowing manes, large paws and characterful faces. The lions were made in sections and were probably intended for entrance gate piers or on a portico.

The lions make quite a statement and could easily be used in a hallway, orangerie our out in the garden.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Lions to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
90.2cm (35.51")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123531
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1300
Description
A wonderful pair of early Nineteenth Century cast iron recumbent lion sculptures on their original plinths; beautifully modelled with flowing manes, large paws and characterful faces. The lions were made in sections and were probably intended for entrance gate piers or on a portico.
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The lions make quite a statement and could easily be used in a hallway, orangerie our out in the garden.
Reindeer Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Lions to the 19th Century.

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
90.2cm (35.51")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123531
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1300
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A pair of large 19th-century cast iron recumbent lions resting on rectangular plinths with dark textured patination. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of large 19th-century cast iron recumbent lions resting on rectangular plinths with dark textured patination. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Pair of Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Recumbent Lions

Archive II A pair of large 19th-century cast iron recumbent lions resting on rectangular plinths with dark textured patination. View II
Archive III A pair of large 19th-century cast iron recumbent lions resting on rectangular plinths with dark textured patination. View III
Archive IV A pair of large 19th-century cast iron recumbent lions resting on rectangular plinths with dark textured patination. View IV
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Reindeer Antiques

Reindeer Antiques
Telephone 020 7937 3754
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81 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reindeerantiques
Verified Since May 2019
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Reindeer Antiques
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A pair of large 19th-century cast iron recumbent lions resting on rectangular plinths with dark textured patination.
Large Pair of Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Recumbent Lions
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A pair of large 19th-century cast iron recumbent lions resting on rectangular plinths with dark textured patination.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGarden Statuary
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRecumbent posture, Detailed manes, Rectangular bases, Symmetrical pairs
  • SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 90.2 cm (36 in) x D 42.5 cm (17 in)

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Cast iron statuary gained immense popularity during the 19th century due to advancements in foundry techniques, allowing for mass production of durable architectural ornaments and garden features modelled on classical prototypes.

Pieces from this era were typically produced using sand-casting methods, where molten iron was poured into moulds created from wooden or metal patterns, resulting in heavy, robust items with distinctive textural surfaces.

Authentic items often feature heavy weight, natural oxidation patterns beneath protective coatings, visible seam lines from the moulding process, and solid metal construction rather than modern lightweight alloys or resins.

These pieces function as striking focal points when positioned symmetrically at entryways, on stone plinths in a garden landscape, or utilized as grounding architectural elements within a grand interior space.

Preservation involves inspecting for active rust, gently removing surface debris with a soft brush, and applying microcrystalline wax or specialist rust-inhibiting paints to protect the metal from moisture damage.
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