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Rare Royal Doulton Flambe Study of a Lion on Elevated Rock
Estimate:
$3,000 - $6,000
Sold
$3,500
Live Auction
April Collectors Auction, Day 1
Description
Extremely rare early flambe lion figure on a rock. Rare variation on an elevated rock. Royal Doulton Flambe mark to interior.
The Lion derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Aquitaine - Eleanor's family. Naturally, of course, the Lion as a symbol of British "pride" and might was forever identified with Eleanor's irascible, irresponsible but fearless son, Richard I the Lionheart. #leo
Artist: Charles Noke
Issued: 1912
Dimensions: 8"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
The Lion derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Aquitaine - Eleanor's family. Naturally, of course, the Lion as a symbol of British "pride" and might was forever identified with Eleanor's irascible, irresponsible but fearless son, Richard I the Lionheart. #leo
Artist: Charles Noke
Issued: 1912
Dimensions: 8"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Good