Lead Lioness
These magnificent beasts, with their distinct air of pathos, have captivated observers throughout the centuries. Originally carved in stone for Lord Burlington's house in Chiswick in the year 1738, these majestic sculptures bear witness to a bygone era. However, their influence did not end with their creation. John Cheere, an esteemed artisan, sought to immortalize their beauty by making several full-size copies in lead during the third quarter of the eighteenth century. Remarkably, these reproductions can still be found today, adorning various notable locations. Pairs of these remarkable sculptures can be admired at Quenby Hall, Castle Hill, West Wycombe, Heaton Hall, Anglesey Abbey, and Ince Blundell. Each pair showcases the timeless elegance and power of these awe-inspiring creatures, continuing to inspire awe and wonder in all who behold them.
These magnificent beasts, with their distinct air of pathos, have captivated observers throughout the centuries. Originally carved in stone for Lord Burlington's house in Chiswick in the year 1738, these majestic sculptures bear witness to a bygone era. However, their influence did not end with their creation. John Cheere, an esteemed artisan, sought to immortalize their beauty by making several full-size copies in lead during the third quarter of the eighteenth century. Remarkably, these reproductions can still be found today, adorning various notable locations. Pairs of these remarkable sculptures can be admired at Quenby Hall, Castle Hill, West Wycombe, Heaton Hall, Anglesey Abbey, and Ince Blundell. Each pair showcases the timeless elegance and power of these awe-inspiring creatures, continuing to inspire awe and wonder in all who behold them.
These magnificent beasts, with their distinct air of pathos, have captivated observers throughout the centuries. Originally carved in stone for Lord Burlington's house in Chiswick in the year 1738, these majestic sculptures bear witness to a bygone era. However, their influence did not end with their creation. John Cheere, an esteemed artisan, sought to immortalize their beauty by making several full-size copies in lead during the third quarter of the eighteenth century. Remarkably, these reproductions can still be found today, adorning various notable locations. Pairs of these remarkable sculptures can be admired at Quenby Hall, Castle Hill, West Wycombe, Heaton Hall, Anglesey Abbey, and Ince Blundell. Each pair showcases the timeless elegance and power of these awe-inspiring creatures, continuing to inspire awe and wonder in all who behold them.
Dimensions
Height 29 1/2”
Length 65 1/2”