Large and Important Pair of Faience Guardian Lions

Attributed to Rouen, early 19th century, models of seated lions, in a confronting, guardant pose, carefully formed with sculptural detail to the manes, ears and faces, the blue over-glazed bodies with white detail, on rectangular bases.

13 3/4 x 17 x 8 in.

The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Glaze losses throughout; one lion with breaks and repairs to hind end.