probably part sheltered outside
and developed first a national and then an international reputation as a supplier of quality furniture to the upper middle classes
The skill here in employing the trompe-l'œil is of a good level
the front legs with applied carving and boldly carved oversized hairy claw feet
Following preparatory school Horsley studied painting at the Royal Academy schools where he met Thomas Webster
A c.1800 Carved Wood, Gesso & Parcel Gilt Heraldic Lion; The Cooper Penrose Estate, Ireland sub-Religion & Relics probably part sheltered outsideOrigin: Irish British Period: George III Provenance: The Cooper Penrose Estate, Woodhill House, County Cork, Ireland and thence by decent Date: c. 1800 Width: 11 Length: 40 or 28. 5 at base Height: 13. 5 (all at extremities) In original unrestored condition, the generously sized recumbent carved wood, gesso and parcel gilt lion beautifully modelled in the neoclassical style, gazing forward with a ferocious expression and ready to pounce, the muscled