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Massive Garden 19thc Italian Marble Lions
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Massive Garden 19thc Italian Marble Lions

19th century
For Sale by Mike Melody Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
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Having been in our garden for the last 25years its time to sell this magnificent pair of italian playful marble lions.

They measure 138cms l 104cms h and 83cms deep. These measurements regarding depth will be more as over the years the plinth has sunk.

Originally purchased by US in the 1990 s from phillips ( ex sale of a manor house near chester)

The photos are accurate.

If you need a spectacular piece of italian history and a statement piece for any garden these are it.

UK delivery to be discussed

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Italian Marble Garden Lions to the 19th Century.

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Having been in our garden for the last 25years its time to sell this magnificent pair of italian playful marble lions.

They measure 138cms l 104cms h and 83cms deep. These measurements regarding depth will be more as over the years the plinth has sunk.

fig 1. A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions.
fig 1. Massive Garden 19thc Italian Marble Lions

Originally purchased by US in the 1990 s from phillips ( ex sale of a manor house near chester)

The photos are accurate.

“
If you need a spectacular piece of italian history and a statement piece for any garden these are it.
Mike Melody Antiques

UK delivery to be discussed

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Italian Marble Garden Lions to the 19th Century.

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SA1154208
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions.

Massive Garden 19thc Italian Marble Lions

Archive II A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions. View II
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Archive IV A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions. View IV
Archive V A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions. View V
Archive VI A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions. View VI
Archive VII A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions. View VII
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions.
MASSIVE GARDEN 19THC ITALIAN MARBLE LIONS
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A weathered 19th-century Italian carved marble garden sculpture depicting roaring lions.
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Sculpted stone lions have been utilized since antiquity as symbols of strength, guardianship, and noble status. During the 19th century, grand European estates and Italian workshops frequently produced classical lion statuary inspired by Roman and Renaissance models to adorn formal gardens and entry gates.

High-status outdoor sculptures from this era were typically hand-carved from natural solid marble, limestone, or cast in lead and stone composition. Natural marble was favoured for its fine grain, density, and ability to hold intricate carving detail despite exposure to the elements.

Authentic period pieces display natural weathering, including delicate surface erosion, organic lichen growth, and softening of sharp hand-chiselled edges. Microscopic pitting and subtle variation in colour tones across the stone surface distinguish genuine aged marble from modern cast resin reproductions.

Large stone sculptures serve as structural anchors within garden design. They are traditionally positioned in pairs framing a formal driveway, at the foot of terrace steps, or positioned at the end of a gravel pathway to create an architectural focal point within green foliage.

Outdoor marble requires minimal intervention to preserve its natural aged patina. It should be cleaned gently using warm water and a soft bristle brush, avoiding harsh chemical detergents or high-pressure washers, while ensuring proper drainage around the base during freeze-thaw cycles to prevent frost damage.
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