Stone Lion

Adam’s Coade Stone Lion is inspired by the wonderful neoclassical statues made by Eleanor Coade (1733-1821), as well as the tremendous bronze lions at Trafalgar Square – which were cast in Frome, Somerset, just miles from Adam’s studio.

Majestic, regal, commanding – the lion might be seen as a symbol of empire, however the Coade Stone Lion sits placid in repose, its presence established through its exquisite musculature, steadfast gaze and its monumental scale. It reflects the enduring craftsmanship Eleanor Coade’s workshop was known for, and her enormous contribution to the artistic traditions of the United Kingdom.

Eleanor Coade formulated a proprietary mix consisting of grog, flint, quartz, soda lime glass and ball clay, with which she cast her iconic Georgian statues. Examples of her work have endured for over 200 years across Britain. The lion in our collection is based on a piece that sat on the Weymouth seafront, and likewise is cast in Adam Williams’s own stonework formula, developed for both its beauty and longevity. (See Our Sculptural Expertise.)

Our Coade Stone Lion is available solo in a right-side orientation (dexter), on a plinth. Adam would be pleased to create its left-side (sinister) partner, to complete a perfect pair, by commission.

[TODO: dimensions to be supplied] This piece is truly monumental.