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Buff Terracotta Winged Lion Statue
C. 1870, England
£2,375
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Wormelow, United Kingdom
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Resembling a mythical creature of folklore, this winged lion statue is an object of interest and historical intrigue. Despite losses to the wings and one ear, details of the lion crafted in terracotta more than 100 years ago are beautifully preserved, retaining the lion’s features and presence. It is made in buff terracotta with a patinated red finish. Symbolically, the winged lion is representative of Saint Mark, the Christian Evangelist and Patron Saint of Venice. It is believed that the lion...