Pair Of Romanesque Stone Carved Lions, Italy 11th - 13th Centuries

Haute Epoque
Stunning pair of stone carved presentation lions, Romanesque period, (11th - 13th centuries), Italy

These lions frequently decorated the entrances to churches, sometimes supporting columns (stylophore lion) which framed the entrance to religious monuments.
We will notice a very important and astonishing sculpture stylization, accentuating even more the power released by these statues.

"A common component of ancient and medieval sanctuaries, the statues of lions located at the portals, guardians of the entrance to the churches, materially delimit the sacred space of the ecclesia from that of the profane world."

Please check last photo for other examples of stone and marble carved lions with similar artistic stylizations.

Very good condition, nice regular use of the lions and beautiful patina - the lions have certainly stayed outside for several years, and have just been lightly brushed;no breakage or restoration

Sizes: about 48cm in length * 20 in width and 30cm in height