Fine Pair of C18th Italian Bronze Lions Mounted on ‘Faux’ Marble Decorated Plinth Bases .

Fine pair of C18th Italian bronze lions mounted on ‘faux’ marble decorated plinth bases .

Superbly modelled and cast pair of bronze regal lions depicted reclining upon integrally cast oak leaf and acorn bases . The front paws raised upon a sphere perhaps in an interpretation of the renowned ‘Medici’ lions . The tails wrapped around the rear haunches.

The lions each portrayed with a slightly differing facial expression. The casting with fine detail to the skin and mane with evidence of fine chiselling to the finished surface .

Excellent original condition with a fine green-hued dark patination and colour.

Mounted upon later sympathetic C19th wooden bases with ‘faux’ simulated marble decoration.

H 9”

W 11”

D 7”

The bases 7” deep x 11” wide x 2” high

The bronze lions 9” wide x 7” high x 4” deep.

Italy c. 1780

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