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Evoke the timeless, stately grandeur of a classic British manor with this commanding pair of mid-20th-century cast stone guard lions. …
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Evoke the timeless, stately grandeur of a classic British manor with this commanding pair of mid-20th-century cast stone guard lions. Rescued from a historic property in Charlotte, North Carolina, this left-and-right facing flanking pair offers an exceptional architectural presence with a deeply layered, authentic history.
Meticulously cast in solid concrete and weighing a massive 220 lbs each, these heavy guardians are built to anchor an entryway with enduring strength. They feature a magnificent, naturally weathered charcoal and soot-blackened finish, highlighted by generations of outdoor exposure that have yielded a spectacular cream, stone, and moss-tinted patina. Their expressions are beautifully regal yet vigilant, captured in a traditional seated sentinel pose with one raised paw resting atop a classic sphere—a time-honored symbol of estate protection and power.
With their rich, historic texture and impressive physical weight, these lions are ideal for flanking a grand front portico, framing stone steps, or serving as foundational focal points within a formal English knot garden or courtyard entry.
Dimensions (Approximate)
24" H x 15" W
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 15ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- Art Nouveau
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Concrete
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Gray
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with desirable, authentic weathering, minor surface wear, and a deeply layered patina consistent with age and … moreCondition: Excellent vintage condition with desirable, authentic weathering, minor surface wear, and a deeply layered patina consistent with age and outdoor exposure. Photos show a small corner damage. Structural integrity is entirely sound. less
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