Daniel's Lions

This 2024 "Daniel's Lions" series consists of 3 pairs of lions. The first pair is a standard ferocious sitting guardian lion set named David and Ross; named after two beloved and faithful friends. These lions measure 38"x 22"x 18" and weigh 350-400lbs. This pair is painted with premium quality metallic Custom Shop paint: Firemist Orange Copper, Firemist Egyptian Gold and Pearl Black. Both statues have a coat of Ultraviolet Light Stabilizer, and two thick coats of Custom Shop's High Gloss Hot Rod clear coat. Eyes are done with 24 karat gold leaf.

 

The second and third pair of laying down lions are a tribute to my Catholic faith and are also known as Vatican lions. The originals of these magnificent lions are from a pair sculpted by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for the tomb of Pope Clement the XIII in St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome. These lions measure 46"x 18"x 21" Each weigh approx. 350-400lbs. The second pair is professionally painted with premium quality metallic Custom Shop Firemist Egyptian Gold and Pearl Black paint. The third pair is professionally painted with premium quality metallic Custom Shop Firemist Copper and Pearl Black paint. Both lions have two thick coats of Custom Shop's High Gloss Hot Rod clear coat to maximize longevity of life in an outdoor environment.

 

All lions in this series bear the series name, their number, the year, and the artists signature.

 

The Biblical Daniel's Lions

...“Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God whom you serve so constantly been able to save you from the lions?” Daniel answered the king: “O king, live forever! My God sent his angel and closed the lions’ mouths so that they have not hurt me. For I have been found innocent before him; neither have I done you any harm, O king!” Daniel 6: 21-23 This Daniel's Lion series serves as a reminder that God upholds the just who cling to Him amidst the corrupt laws of man that are at times intentionally put in place to harm God's people meanwhile dually serve to test His people in their loyalty and trust. In spite of the literal death sentence Daniel was given through the crafting of an unjust decree by evil men, God protected Daniel and thus the evil men justly received the punishment that they themselves had planned for Daniel.

 

Lions are majestic but ferocious animals that are capable of great harm to man. As one gazes upon the beauty of these creatures, let them be reminded of God's love, loyalty, faithfulness and protection of His people. 

Sitting lions pair are $4900

Laying down lions pair is $4900

Or buy the entire series for $14,700