1880s French Terracotta Lions Holding Shields

A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.

A pair of British Colonial painted terracotta lions from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of lions from Kerala, India have each been created in a seated position with a single front leg or paw raised atop a shield, which is decorated with a single conch shell at center. This pair of lions have textured manes, and alert facial expression with gaping mouths. These pieces have a wash of grey coloring throughout, still allowing some areas of the natural terracotta to be visible from beneath. This pair of mid-century British Colonial lions stand...

A Set of European 19th century terracotta lions. One seated stood on a shaped plinth, expressive face, detailed mane and muscular form. The other recumbent, shield bearing with detai...

Pair of terracotta lions on wooden bases: each lion reclines on a rectangular base and holds a snake under its paw. Both lions are exceptionally beautiful and richly detailed, wi...

 A wonderful pair of C19th buff terracotta recumbent lions, of good scale and bold proportions, each with long flowing manes and heads turned to Sinister and Dexter, outstretched pa...

A pair of French vintage terracotta lions. This pair of lions from France, standing approximately 2 feet in height, each feature abundantly fl...

A pair of British colonial terracotta lions. This majestic pair of painted terracotta lions from the early 20th century will bring an air of regalness to any room.

A pair of antique Scottish terracotta parodic shield-bearing lion finials dating to circa 1880. Seated on shaped bases with shields and expressive faces, this eye-catching pair are full of character, incorporating Victorian and medieval styles. Sourced from a Scottish estate and made from very durable fire clay terracotta. This pair would look impressive acting as driveway finials...

A striking pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples, retaining their original polychrome. Expressively modeled with bold manes and stylized faces, they reflect the thea...

A pair of early 19th century carved brown sandstone lion sentinel's or garden statues. Beautifully hand-sculpted, each slightly different. From a large upstate New York estate. Eac...