22nd Mar, 2012 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 1146
 

1146

Lion (Panthera leo), circa 2000, male, rug with head mount, upon black felt, 310cm nose to...

Lion (Panthera leo), circa 2000, male, rug with head mount, upon black felt, 310cm nose to tail tip, 210cm across forelimbs

Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

Rear right paw three claws extant, rear left paw four claws extant, front left paw two claws extant, front right paw four extant. Slight rust small pin head stains (where it was previously attached to a wall following the silhouette of the animal). Otherwise in good overall condition. 190112

We are happy to provide Condition Reports to Prospective Buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale.

We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a condition report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.

 A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible.

Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

 

Auction: Spring Catalogue Sale, 22nd Mar, 2012

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