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Metal Figure of Young Man Feeding a Lion
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Metal Figure of Young Man Feeding a Lion

19th century
Description

An interesting subject of a young man attempting to feed what appears to be a wild lion.

This figure would have been made around 1880 and later painted . This has now flaked which we feel adds to its attraction.

For delivery please ask for a quote

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Antique Cast Metal Statue to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163110
Description
An interesting subject of a young man attempting to feed what appears to be a wild lion.

This figure would have been made around 1880 and later painted . This has now flaked which we feel adds to its attraction.

For delivery please ask for a quote

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Antique Cast Metal Statue to the 1880s.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163110
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish.
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Archive I A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish.

Metal Figure of Young Man Feeding a Lion

Archive II A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View II
Archive III A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View III
Archive IV A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View IV
Archive V A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View V
Archive VI A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View VI
Archive VII A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View VII
Archive VIII A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View VIII
Archive IX A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish. View IX
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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
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Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
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A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish.
Metal Figure of Young Man Feeding a Lion
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A classical cast metal sculpture depicting a seated youth leaning over a lion, featuring a heavily distressed white painted finish.
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  • ObjectStatues & Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical Revival
  • MaterialCast Metal, Paint
  • ColourWhite, Dark Grey
  • MotifsClassical figure, Lion motif, Rectangular base, Distressed paint finish
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This Neoclassical Revival cast metal figure depicts a young man attempting to feed a wild lion, produced around 1880. The sculptural group rests upon a rectangular base and displays a later white painted finish with extensive flaking and chipping that reveals the dark grey metal underneath. Visible details include the open-mouthed expression of the lion, the seated posture of the youth leaning over the animal, and the stepped edges of the plinth. The piece measures 36 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. Suitable for display in a living room, study, or hallway, this sculpture provides a classical focal point when placed upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table. The aged surface texture creates a striking decorative contrast within both traditional and eclectic interior schemes.

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Figurative metal sculptures depicting mythological or classical allegorical themes gained widespread popularity during the 19th century, frequently produced in cast iron, zinc, or spelter to emulate bronze works from antiquity.

Nineteenth-century craftsmen frequently utilised cast iron, spelter (a zinc alloy), or bronze, pouring molten metal into detailed moulds before applying painted, patinated, or bronzed surface treatments.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural oxidation, seam lines from historical two-part casting moulds, distinct weight corresponding to the metal used, and genuine wear patterns through painted or lacquered surfaces.

Position the sculpture as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table to introduce texture, historical narrative, and architectural interest alongside clean contemporary lines.

Dust the surface gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean crevices without disturbing flaking paint, and keep the object in a dry indoor environment to prevent rust and corrosion.
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