Architectural ornament (2) - Circa 1900 - Pair of lions
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Rare and imposing pair of hand-carved, full-round wooden sculptures, depicting two roaring lion heads of exceptional expressive power and realism. The work stands out for its extraordinary sculptural quality, large format, and the masterful carving that defines with incredible vigor the thick manes, the tension of the facial muscles, and the open jaws. The author has infused the wood with a dynamism and a vital ferocity rarely found, testimony to a skilled hand of the highest level in ebony craftsmanship.
The deep and rich dark patina masterfully enhances the volumes and the play of light and shadow, giving the works an aura of nobility, austerity, and absolute power. They are two works of great stage presence, ideal for embellishing and dominating spaces of great prestige, historic residences, or as a standout element for discerning art collectors.
Type of object: Important wooden sculpture (pair)
Subject: Animalier / Lion heads
Material: Solid wood carved by hand and patinated
Epoch/Style: [Insert precise epoch, e.g. Late 19th century / Early 20th century]
Dimensions (per sculpture): Height 36 cm, Base length 26 cm
Total weight: 5.4 kg (about 2.7 kg per sculpture)
Conditions: Excellent state of preservation. The patina of time has embellished the wooden essence, imparting that authenticity that only historic works possess.
Rare and imposing pair of hand-carved, full-round wooden sculptures, depicting two roaring lion heads of exceptional expressive power and realism. The work stands out for its extraordinary sculptural quality, large format, and the masterful carving that defines with incredible vigor the thick manes, the tension of the facial muscles, and the open jaws. The author has infused the wood with a dynamism and a vital ferocity rarely found, testimony to a skilled hand of the highest level in ebony craftsmanship.
The deep and rich dark patina masterfully enhances the volumes and the play of light and shadow, giving the works an aura of nobility, austerity, and absolute power. They are two works of great stage presence, ideal for embellishing and dominating spaces of great prestige, historic residences, or as a standout element for discerning art collectors.
Type of object: Important wooden sculpture (pair)
Subject: Animalier / Lion heads
Material: Solid wood carved by hand and patinated
Epoch/Style: [Insert precise epoch, e.g. Late 19th century / Early 20th century]
Dimensions (per sculpture): Height 36 cm, Base length 26 cm
Total weight: 5.4 kg (about 2.7 kg per sculpture)
Conditions: Excellent state of preservation. The patina of time has embellished the wooden essence, imparting that authenticity that only historic works possess.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
5.4 kg
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Pair of lions
Number of objects
2
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
26 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
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