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A Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

1900 - 1920
Description

5606

A Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

(Left & Right Handed) with great ageing

& patina.

7”w x 12” x 22”d

18cm w x 30cm h x 56cm 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA873703
Dealers Internal Reference
5606
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
5606

A Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

(Left & Right Handed) with great ageing

& patina.

7”w x 12” x 22”d

18cm w x 30cm h x 56cm 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.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA873703
Dealers Internal Ref
5606
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A pair of weathered cast stone recumbent lions resting their front paws on carved spheres with visible lichen and surface patina.
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Archive I A pair of weathered cast stone recumbent lions resting their front paws on carved spheres with visible lichen and surface patina.

A Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions

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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 172
Items Sold 1,991
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A pair of weathered cast stone recumbent lions resting their front paws on carved spheres with visible lichen and surface patina.
A Pair of Stone Recumbent Lions
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A pair of weathered cast stone recumbent lions resting their front paws on carved spheres with visible lichen and surface patina.
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FAQs

Recumbent lions, often inspired by classical Medici lions, historically symbolised power, protection, and nobility, frequently placed at entrances, gateways, and terrace steps throughout European country estates.

These statues are traditionally crafted from carved natural limestone, sandstone, or cast reconstituted stone, designed to withstand outdoor weathering while developing a natural patina over time.

Authentic aged stone features natural surface weathering, biological growth such as lichen or moss, subtle erosion along exposed edges, and structural integrity without modern synthetic resin fills.

In modern interiors, stone lions serve as striking sculptural accents when placed beside a fireplace hearth, on a foyer floor, or flanking a low entryway console to add texture and historical weight.

Preserve stone statues by brushing off heavy debris with a soft bristle brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or pressure washing, and ensuring proper drainage or shelter during extreme freezing weather.
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