Large paired sculptures of lions. Made of patinated bronze. High-quality elaboration of all details. For a long time they decorated the entrance to a country house in Normandy. France, first half of the 20th century.

The lion symbolizes nobility, courage and strength. Such paired sculptures are usually placed as guards at the entrance to the house or at the entrance to the territory. Lions are identified with protection and reliability, but at the same time they carry the symbolism of strength and aggression. In heraldry, these animals often symbolize belonging to a noble family and the legal right to power.