Pair of 20th Century Life-Size Striated Pink Marble Lions

The lions are hand-carved on a single slab of marble so there might be slight differences making them unique and one-of-a-kind. The marble is a salmon-pink tone marble having striations of rose pink, grey, and white. They were hand-sculpted in China. Overall, the pair of marble lions are in good condition. The tails of both lions have been professionally repaired. The repairs are completely unnoticeable. The striations on the marble along with imperfections such as nicks and scratches make the lions look rugged and fierce.

Lion A has unnoticeable chips along the hair fringe on the rump area, including a nick near the bottom part of the tail. Lion B has a chip on its ear and scrapes on its shoulder and loin. They are hard to see as they blend into the striations. We left them alone as lions in nature do have maul and scratch marks. The face of Lion B in the images looks like it has a crack, but it is a striation. Lion B has a minuscule blemish on the tip of the tail we magnified. Please review all images carefully. We will be happy to provide more close-up images upon request.

They are unsigned. Due to the weight (2000 lbs. each, 4000 total), they require special handling that consists of logistics, equipment, tools, and experience handling heavy breakable items.

Marble statues can be placed outside, but they may deteriorate over time due to exposure to weather conditions such as rain, sun, and wind. To prevent or reduce deterioration, you need to properly care for them and maintain them regularly. Over time, even with proper care, marble statues may still require repair and restoration. It's recommended to consult a professional marble restoration expert to maintain the beauty and longevity of the statues.