Pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples Continental School as the French say

as the French say

25" Depth 1"

From the garden of a fine chateau in the south-west of France

Rapetti (Italian

having a drawer over a deeply carved hinged door over ball feet

Pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples Continental School as the French sayA striking pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples, retaining their original polychrome. Expressively modeled with bold manes and stylized faces, they reflect the theatricality of Southern Italian Baroque sculpture. Mounted on original painted plinths, with appealing surface wear from age and exposure. Rare at this scale and condition. Dimensions: Height 33 Width 13 Depth 22