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Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions
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Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

19th century
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A large and rare pair of 19th Century Medici lions in carved wood, at opposing stances with heads turned to sinister and dexter, with one paw on a ball. Good colour and surface. Circa 1830. In good condition with  no breaks or repairs, and rich built up surface. Price includes free delivery throughout the UK.

30 3/4" wide x 9.5" deep x 21" high

The Medici lions are a pair of marble sculptures of lions, one of which is Roman, dating to the 2nd century AD, and the other a 16th-century pendant; by 1598 both were placed at the Villa Medici, Rome. Since 1789 they have been displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these Carved Wooden Medici Lions to the 19th Century.

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SA769121
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Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

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A large and rare pair of 19th Century Medici lions in carved wood, at opposing stances with heads turned to sinister and dexter, with one paw on a ball. Good colour and surface. Circa 1830. In good condition with  no breaks or repairs, and rich built up surface. Price includes free delivery throughout the UK.
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Medici lions facing forward, each depicted with a paw resting on a sphere.
fig 1. Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

30 3/4" wide x 9.5" deep x 21" high

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The Medici lions are a pair of marble sculptures of lions, one of which is Roman, dating to the 2nd century AD, and the other a 16th-century pendant; by 1598 both were placed at the Villa Medici, Rome.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Since 1789 they have been displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these Carved Wooden Medici Lions to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA769121
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Medici lions facing forward, each depicted with a paw resting on a sphere.

Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

Archive II A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Medici lions facing forward, each depicted with a paw resting on a sphere. View II
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Medici lions facing forward, each depicted with a paw resting on a sphere.
Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions
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A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Medici lions facing forward, each depicted with a paw resting on a sphere.
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Medici lions are classical sculptures depicting lions with one paw resting on a sphere, originally created in marble during antiquity and the sixteenth century to flank the entrance of the Villa Medici in Rome. During the nineteenth century, scale replicas were crafted in wood, stone, and bronze as mementos for travellers undertaking the European Grand Tour.

Nineteenth-century carved lion figures were sculpted from hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or fruitwood using gouges and chisels. Artisans carved the anatomical details, mane, and spherical base from solid or joined blocks of timber before applying a stain and wax polish finish.

Authentic nineteenth-century wood carvings display subtle irregularities from hand-chiselling, natural timber shrinkage, and accumulated wax patina within recessed areas of the carving. Tool marks underneath the base or within deep folds of the mane reveal manual craftsmanship rather than modern machine production.

A pair of carved lions functions effectively placed symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or structured within a bookshelf arrangement. They provide balance and classical architectural structure when displayed alongside leather-bound volumes or framed prints.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to reach recessed areas. Apply a light coat of clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber and retain the finish, ensuring the object remains away from radiators and direct heat sources to prevent splitting.
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