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Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions
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Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 September 2024 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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5604

Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

With good patina & aging

10 ½”w x 13”h x 21”d

27cm w x 33cm h x 54cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated these Stone Recumbent Lions to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA873695
Dealers Internal Reference
5604
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
5604

Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

With good patina & aging

10 ½”w x 13”h x 21”d

27cm w x 33cm h x 54cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated these Stone Recumbent Lions to the 1920s.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA873695
Dealers Internal Ref
5604
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

Archive II A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases. View II
Archive III A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases. View VI
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases.
Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions
Ref: SA873695
A pair of weathered grey stone recumbent lion sculptures with textured manes and integral plinth bases.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleClassical
  • MaterialStone
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsRecumbent pose, Stylised mane, Integral plinth base
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Recumbent stone lions have been utilised since classical antiquity as symbols of strength, vigilance, and status, frequently positioned at estate entrances, gate piers, and garden boundaries to project authority and protection.

Traditional garden figures were predominantly crafted from natural stone, cast stone, or Coade stone, a proprietary ceramic material developed in the eighteenth century that offered exceptional weather resistance and fine detail retention.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining the natural weathering patterns, biological growth such as lichen and moss, tool marks, aggregate composition, and signs of age-related oxidisation or erosion consistent with prolonged outdoor exposure.

These pieces can be employed as focal points in landscaping schemes, flanking a grand entryway, or repurposed within a conservatory or orangery to introduce classical architectural gravitas and historical texture to the space.

Preservation involves gentle cleaning using low-pressure water and soft-bristled brushes to avoid damaging the patina or eroding the stone surface, while chemical sealants should generally be avoided to allow the material to breathe naturally.
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