17th Feb, 2022 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art
A large carved and gilded wood temple lion, Qing late 19th/early 20th century, with scrolling mane and pierced tail, its left paw resting upon a ball, a carved bell beneath its neck, 30.5cm; and three composite stone gilded temple lions, on rectangular base, each approx 15cm wide, tallest 16.5cm
Sold for £5,200
Condition Report
Both ears missing from the larger lion, and further losses to all of the items (see images). No major cracks or repair evident
A large carved and gilded wood temple lion, Qing late 19th/early 20th century, with scrolling mane and pierced tail, its left paw resting upon a ball, a carved bell beneath its neck, 30.5cm; and three composite stone gilded temple lions, on rectangular base, each approx 15cm wide, tallest 16.5cm
