A late 18th/early 19th century carved alabaster lion 35cm wide x 25cm high
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £200 - £400
A late 18th/early 19th century carved alabaster lion 35cm wide x 25cm high
Some hairline cracks to the tail, small chip.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2023