{"product_id":"antique-gilt-brass-lion-mask-and-oak-leaf-architectural-mount","title":"Antique Gilt Brass Lion Mask and Oak Leaf Architectural Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eItem: Antique Gilt Lion Mask \u0026amp; Oak Leaf Architectural Mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eA striking antique gilt architectural ornament featuring a central lion mask framed by bold scrolling acanthus and radiating oak leaf branches. The lion’s expressive face, mane, and ruffled collar-like surround give the piece a dramatic French neoclassical or Empire Revival presence. The reverse shows a hollow cast construction with visible mounting holes, suggesting it was once attached to furniture, a mirror, overdoor, cornice, pelmet, or decorative architectural element.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eLikely late 19th to early 20th century; French or Continental, in the Louis XVI \/ Empire Revival taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eLion masks were popular in French decorative arts as symbols of strength, guardianship, nobility, and classical grandeur. Paired with oak leaves—traditional emblems of endurance and victory—this mount would have added a stately, architectural flourish to a grand interior furnishing or decorative surround.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eLikely Continental European, possibly French. Exact original placement unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003eGilt metal, likely cast brass, bronze, or gilt spelter\/composition metal. Hollow-backed cast form with applied gilt surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e[Insert dimensions]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers:\u003cbr\u003eWear consistent with age and prior architectural use, including rubbing to gilding, darkened patina, scattered surface marks, oxidation, and old mounting holes. Some small losses\/bends may be present along the leaf tips and edges. Material attribution should be confirmed by weight, magnet test, and close inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48609233436927,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/0198f736-0734-4f79-967a-d586c08a409d.png?v=1780250466","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/antique-gilt-brass-lion-mask-and-oak-leaf-architectural-mount","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}