Monumental Coade stone lion c1790
This fully maned walking lion is a marvellous example of the work of the Coade manufactury which produced extraordinary stoneware which proved to be more durable and weather resistant than the stone itself. The manufactury was active in Lambeth in the last quarter of the 18th Century and in the first half of the 19th Century. In the factory in Lambeth, South London, Eleanor Coade received many commissions from home and abroad, including important work for George III and George IV and other members of the Royal Family. Her stone could be used for anything which would normally be carved in natural stone, from small ornaments to fireplaces, statues and urns.
Lion height: 162cm
Height with plinth: 299cm
Plinth Width: 84cm