Lion sejant
Translated as: lion seated
Sculptor: Stevens, Alfred George
Bronze statuette of a seated lion.
History note: From the collection of Sigismund Goetze
Given by Mrs May Cippico in accordance with the wishes of Mrs Sigismund Goetze.
Height: 13 1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-19) by Cippico, May
Victoria
19th Century, Mid#
Production date:
circa
AD 1852
From a model made by Stevens in c. 1852 for the posts at the entrance lodges of the British Museum (no longer in situ). The lion was inspired by the lion on the newel of the Bargello courtyard, Florence.
Exterior
composed of
brown patina
Sculpture
Depth 15.5 cm
Height 33.7 cm
Width 12.7 cm
Base
Width 4 1/8 in
Casting (process) : Bronze, cast and patinated light brown
Accession number: M.5-1951
Primary reference Number: 12445
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_5_1951
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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