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19th Century Hualien Green Marble Recumbent Lion Circa 1880
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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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
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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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

Or by appointment.
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Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors
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Location: Church House, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LN, United Kingdom, , Wed - Sat , 10 am - 4 pm, , Or by appointment.
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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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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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