A Wonderful Early 19thC Naïvely Carved Marble Recumbent Lion antiques bringing to life a lady

bringing to life a lady so much admired she was painted

There are several holes present to the backs for wall attachment

The site had an extensive history first as an Augustinian Priory and then as convent

The design seems to take influence from different movements

A Wonderful Early 19thC Naïvely Carved Marble Recumbent Lion antiques bringing to life a ladyOrigin: English Period: Regency William IV Provenance: The Property of a Lady, removed from a cottage on the Stourhead Estate Date: c. 1810 30 Length: 17. 5 inches Height: 8. 5 inches Depth: 6. 5 inches The early nineteenth century white marble recumbent lion, carved in the nave manner, formerly the property of a Lady, and removed from a cottage on the Stourhead Estate survives from the second quarter of the nineteenth century. The lion is in good