AFTER ALFRED STEVENS (1817/18-1875): A PLASTER MODEL OF THE SEATED LION
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With terracotta finish, incised to the back ‘29B’, 35cm high
Provenance
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
This is taken from a model by Stevens circa 1852, a design for the finial posts to the entrance lodges outside the British Museum.
Please note this is after a model by Alfred Stevens.
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£80 - £120
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Hammer price:
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£120 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
Please note it has been bought to our attention that this model is after a design by Alfred Stevens and the incised 12 b refers to the inventory of Charles Smith & Sons, also a plaster cast moulder like Brucciani & Co.
General inevitable scuffs, and marks commensurate with wear, use and age. Dirt and dust to the patina. See extra images.
