A Pair of ‘Doulton’ Terracotta Lion Corbels c.1890

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A Pair of ‘Doulton’ Terracotta Lion Corbels c.1890A matching pair of enchanting terracotta Lion corbels probably made by Doulton c. 1890. These would make very special decorative interior pieces but built into a walled garden or purely hung as a work of art. Created from terracotta, the crouching lions great paws support their growling maned faces. The lions are set within scrolling corbel brackets adorned with classical ornamented flowers, laurel leaves and a delicate surface patination. One has a

It also makes an elegant accessory for any Classic car

An incredibly unusual and rare

but powerfully emotive work of folk art can be seen here in this early brass ‘lanthorn’ or lantern

fronds and flowers to the background of distant mountains and palms viewed through the fig trees

tabernacle or reliquaries

decorated in strong cobalt blue with a floral cartouche framing the inscription TABAC HOLLANDE

Executed using techniques typical of Venetian furniture made in imitation of Chinese lacquer

Rich ornamentation and sculptural decoration based upon symmetry imposing order on nature originated in the gardens of the Vatican

A very rare Museum worthy piece-another example can be seen in The National Museums of Scotland and another exhibited at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Headquarters in Geneva

a moment of shock as his arm outstretched

They depict a classical rendition 'Four Seasons'

time-softened brilliance and gentle foxing/oxidation

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