Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill
A Large Late 18th-Century Decorative Antique Cast Plaster Lion Statant In Original Paint
A Large Late 18th-Century Decorative Antique Cast Plaster Lion Statant In Original Paint
Couldn't load pickup availability
An 18th-century cast-plaster lion standing on all four legs in an impressive pose (the pose is known as a lion statant in heraldry).
Offered for sale in its original paint. Cold-painted in several colours. His body has been painted to imitate bronze. His open mouth is painted red, revealing his large white-painted canine teeth. The base has been painted black to resemble ebony.
He has real presence!
Provenance - Unknown.
Condition - Please refer to the images. There is surface wear commensurate with age.
Size - Length 22.5 cm x Height 16.5 cm (8 1/2" x 6 1/2")
We ship worldwide! You can buy with 100% confidence too!
We are a member of the following 4 Professional Institutions:
1. LAPADA (London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association) – LAPADA is the UK’s largest trade association for professional art & antique dealers (representing approximately 500 UK dealer members). All items are backed by our LAPADA guarantee;
2. CINOA –Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d'Art, (or International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' Associations) is the world association of art & antique dealer associations (representing 5000 dealers from 32 associations in 22 countries);
3. The Norfolk & Suffolk Antique Dealers Association - Representing reputable, high quality antiques dealers based in Norfolk and Suffolk; and
4. FSB - Federation of Small Business.
Wish to purchase this item?
1. Buy online via this website; OR
2. Tel: 00 44 7551 383897 (line open 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday UK time) where we can take payment over the phone.
Want further information about an item or wish to discuss shipping costs?
1. Email us via this website; OR
2. Email us via:
info@holtantiquefurniture.com
We will aim to respond and make contact with you within 24 hours of receipt of your enquiry.
