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LOT 1601
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,640
MEDIEVAL ROMANESQUE STONE GUARDIAN LION PAIR
11TH-12TH CENTURY AD
35 1/2 - 36 1/2" (213 kg total, 90-93cm).
11TH-12TH CENTURY AD
35 1/2 - 36 1/2" (213 kg total, 90-93cm).
A pair of carved stone stylised crouching lion statues each with rounded head and broad gaping mouth, raised D-shaped eyes, mane of longitudinal stripes and similar to the legs, scales to the body and rump, tail curled along the flank; Southern France or Spain. [2]
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London, UK, collection; acquired on the UK art market, 1970-1990.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
