Ein Paar Wächterlöwen, China, 18./19. Jhdt. - photo 1

Ein Paar Wächterlöwen, China, 18./19. Jhdt.

Lot 128
06.05.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 5 600
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 128 | Ein Paar Wächterlöwen, China, 18./19. Jhdt.
Estimate value
€ 3 500
Aufwendig aus Hartholz geschnitztes und vollflächig vergoldetes Figurenpaar kräftiger Wächterlöwen mit ihrem Nachwuchs. Den Kopf ausdrucksstark nach hinten werfend, versucht sich der Löwe jeweils mit einer mächtigen Vordertatze von einem Jungen zu befreien. Jeweils auf einem rankenverzierten Sockel. Fehlstellen, kleine Reparaturen. Vergoldung etwas berieben, die Farbfassung der Sockel stellenweise erneuert. Länge je 40,5 cm, Höhe 32 cm.
A pair of Chinese guardian lions, 18th/19th century
The pair of figures shows the powerfully built guardian lions with their cubs, elaborately carved in hardwood, all surfaces gilded. Throwing their heads back expressively, the lions both attempting to free themselves from a cub with a mighty front paw. Each mounted on a pedestal embellished with tendrils. Defects, minor repairs. The gilding somewhat abraded, the coloured paint of the pedestal touched up here and there. Length of each 40.5 cm, height 32 cm.
Condition: II
Place of origin:China
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