A Wonderful Early 19thC Naïvely Carved Marble Recumbent Lion antiques the chimney has seen somewhat

the chimney has seen somewhat better days but the whole is still thoroughly charming

We have given the piece a professional wax

The beautiful wax-work modelled head

bringing to life a lady so much admired she was painted

The oak frame having ring turned legs

A Wonderful Early 19thC Naïvely Carved Marble Recumbent Lion antiques the chimney has seen somewhatOrigin: 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