Bidspirit auction | Alabaster Striding Lion Sculpture

Alabaster Striding Lion Sculpture - A naturalistic Alabaster sculpture depicting a striding lion with a thick, carved mane and mouth slightly agape. The figure is carved from a banded, translucent variety of alabaster featuring natural grey and brown veining that follows the contours of the lion's muscular form. The head is detailed with two inset amber-coloured glass eyes. The sculpture is mounted upon a separate, rectangular white polished alabaster plinth. The carving displays a high level of anatomical detail, particularly in the definition of the mane and the musculature of the legs and hindquarters. No maker's marks or signatures are visible. Length: 26.5 cm Height: 16 cm.