A c.1800 Carved Wood, Gesso & Parcel Gilt Heraldic Lion; The Cooper Penrose Estate, IrelandOrigin: 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