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Large C19th 'bronzed' Plaster Study Of A Lion After Antoine-felix Bouré

£1,450    $1,809    €1,741
Large C19th ''bronzed'' plaster study of a lion after Antoine-Felix Bouré.
 
Impressively-scaled and arresting bronze-patinated plaster sculpture study of a crouching and snarling lion , cast after the bronze original. Raised on an integral rectangular canted corner plinth , the beast depicted on a naturalistic base in an aggressive pose .
 
Stamped clearly to the rear quarter ''A. FELIX BOURE BRUXELLES '' .
 
Bouré was a Belgian sculptor (1831-1883) best known for his monumental lions , his sculptures were considered remarkable for their combination of grace and power. His reputation rests largely on his large sculptural lions , characterised by their athletic musculature and majestic air .
 
A highly decorative and powerful image of great scale . Would work well on a hall or console table .
 
Minor historic nicks to the edges , but no breaks, damage or losses .
 
Provenance: Little Sodbury Manor, Gloucestershire, England.
 
H 17''
 
W 27''
 
D 14''
 
Belgium c.1870
 
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
 
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
 
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
 
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Antique #SA661505, shown on this page, originates from 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1870
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