Pair of Carved Sandstone Heraldic Lions, Late 17th century main image

Pair of Carved Sandstone Heraldic Lions, Late 17th century

£27,500

A pair of lions, in the sejant erect position. These well-carved and characterful lions once bore heraldic standards, and sit upon square stone plinths (37cm x 37cm).

Ref: 6478

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Height 44²⁹⁄₃₂in (114cm)

Width 17¹¹⁄₃₂in (44cm)

Depth 17¹¹⁄₃₂in (44cm)

Wider view of the sejant erect sandstone lions showing weathered lichen surface

Wider view of the sejant erect sandstone lions showing weathered lichen surface

Front view of one sandstone lion with raised paw and carved mane

Side view of the second sandstone lion showing scaled tail and wing

Close-up of a lion's carved neck and scaled dragon-like tail

Detail of a lion's weathered heraldic head with open jaw and raised paw

Close-up of the lion's flank and curled tail against the plinth

Close-up of a lion's head heavily encrusted with lichen and moss

Front detail of the second lion's carved face and mane

Close-up of the lion's carved paws resting on the stone plinth

Detail of the lion's scaled tail curling against its haunch

Close-up of the lion's tail and small carved wing motif

Full close-up of the lion's heraldic head showing carved crown and open mouth

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