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Regency Medici Lion Cast Iron Door Porter c.1820
The heavy, tactile and wonderfully well-patinated cast iron door porter modelled as a Medici lion, standing on a rectangular base, the lion in the typical pose being a standing male lion with a sphere under one paw, looking away to the side, the whole surviving from late Regency period England.
Showing a splendid patina, there is wear and oxidisation commensurate with age to the whole, and importantly remains uncleaned, the model is in good structural order showing no signs of damage or repair work. His colour and even wear is extremely desirable.
The Medici lions are a pair of marble sculptures of lions, one of which is of ancient origin, the other a 16th-century pendant both were by 1598 placed at the Villa Medici, Rome, and since 1789 have been displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.
Half models or full door porter lions like this one were rather popular for large country houses, some were gilded, though this example is particularly well modeled and it would have sat in a resplendent home. The detailing, such as the ribcage and tail is good considering the purpose of the item was to porter doors.
We don’t doubt this could still be used as a porter, but we find it more appealing as a sculpture, table-top, with its wonderful texture and colour, there for all to see.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
Showing a splendid patina, there is wear and oxidisation commensurate with age to the whole, and importantly remains uncleaned, the model is in good structural order showing no signs of damage or repair work. His colour and even wear is extremely desirable.
The Medici lions are a pair of marble sculptures of lions, one of which is of ancient origin, the other a 16th-century pendant both were by 1598 placed at the Villa Medici, Rome, and since 1789 have been displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.
Half models or full door porter lions like this one were rather popular for large country houses, some were gilded, though this example is particularly well modeled and it would have sat in a resplendent home. The detailing, such as the ribcage and tail is good considering the purpose of the item was to porter doors.
We don’t doubt this could still be used as a porter, but we find it more appealing as a sculpture, table-top, with its wonderful texture and colour, there for all to see.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 6/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Metalware
Date c.1820-30
Regency Antiques Material Cast Iron
Origin English
Item code as155a1559
Status Sold
£1200.00 
$1604.64 
€1414.92 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 6/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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