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19th Century Hualien Green Marble Recumbent Lion Circa 1880
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19th Century Hualien Green Marble Recumbent Lion Circa 1880

19th century
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19th Century Hualien green marble recumbent Lion. Circa 1880

After Antonio Canova.

Diemensions are:

Height 23cm

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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Green Marble Lion to the 19th Century.

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Description
19th Century Hualien green marble recumbent Lion. Circa 1880

After Antonio Canova.

Diemensions are:

Height 23cm

Date of Manufacture

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Green Marble Lion to the 19th Century.

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SA1224560
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16821
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A 19th-century carved dark green marble sculpture depicting a recumbent lion lying on an integral rectangular stone base.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved dark green marble sculpture depicting a recumbent lion lying on an integral rectangular stone base.

19th Century Hualien Green Marble Recumbent Lion Circa 1880

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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07774 181071
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Church House
Half Moon Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LN
United Kingdom

Wed - Sat
10 am - 4 pm

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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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A 19th-century carved dark green marble sculpture depicting a recumbent lion lying on an integral rectangular stone base.
19th Century Hualien green marble recumbent Lion circa 1880
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A 19th-century carved dark green marble sculpture depicting a recumbent lion lying on an integral rectangular stone base.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Classical
  • MaterialGreen Marble, Stone
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsRecumbent lion, Carved mane, Integral plinth

This nineteenth-century classical sculpture depicts a recumbent lion lying in repose upon an integral rectangular stone base. The piece is hand-carved from dark green Hualien marble, displaying natural mottled variations across the stone surface alongside a heavily textured mane rendered in deep, flowing curls. The front paws rest together at the edge of the plinth, while the muscular hindquarters and tail wrap tightly against the side. Measuring 23 cm in height, the sculpture is designed in the style of Antonio Canova. Today, this piece serves as a decorative accent for display upon a mantelpiece, sideboard or desk within a study or gentleman's library. The substantial weight of the dark green marble creates a solid presence in traditional interior schemes, adding a classical sculptural element to domestic spaces.

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Recumbent lion sculptures were widely produced in the 19th century, heavily influenced by classical Greco-Roman models and Renaissance revivals, symbolizing strength, guardianship, and composure.

Craftsmen carved these sculptures from solid blocks of dense marble, serpentine, or alabaster using hand chisels and abrasives to detail flowing manes and polished stone surfaces.

Authentic period examples display subtle hand-tool marks, soft wear along elevated surfaces from handling, natural mineral variations, and a gentle matte or aged patina.

A carved marble lion acts as a grounding decorative accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk, bringing natural material warmth and historic character to modern spaces.

Remove dust using a soft dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush, avoiding acidic cleaners or harsh chemical solvents that can damage the natural stone finish.
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