Lot Essay
See Oliver, p. 44, fig. 51, this model relates to the famous marble lions flanking the entrance of the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence by the Flemish sculptor Flaminio Vacca.
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CIRCA 1830
Details
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE MODEL OF 'THE ROARING LION'
Circa 1830
Of Sherratt-type, the large yellow beast with grey mane, his left paw resting on a red ball, raised on a rectangular table base moulded with ribbon-tied swags, named on the front, above bracket feet
14in. (35.6cm.) wide
Circa 1830
Of Sherratt-type, the large yellow beast with grey mane, his left paw resting on a red ball, raised on a rectangular table base moulded with ribbon-tied swags, named on the front, above bracket feet
14in. (35.6cm.) wide
Literature
Manheim, pl. no. 7