Project Description

Gilt (gold leaf gilding) bronze lion automaton on oxidized brass and elm burl base.

Seated lion playing with a ball. When someone approaches, the lion shakes its head slowly in all directions for around thirty seconds. When it sees the ball, it pushes it with its paw.


  • Base: 23cm (9.05″) x 23cm (9.05″) x 9cm (3.54″)
  • Height: 14cm (5.51″)
  • Electric motor operated
  • Automatically activated with radar system and time delay relay
  • Series limited to 8 numbered casts (on sale by subscription)