Copper lion statue, on marble pedestal. Lion de la Gileppe. - The sculpture is signed on the front, side and at the back . (See photos) - “Lion de la Gileppe” is an antique souvenir of the impressive Lion de la Gileppe Dam in Belgium. This enormous dam is one of the oldest concrete dams in Europe. (1869-1878). In 1878 the dam was opened by King Leopold II. A 13 metre high statue of a lion stands atop the dam wall. - The copper figurine comes from ca. 1900. And is in good condition considering its age. There are some scratch-marks on the base from the twisting of the lion thereon. The lion now stands fixed in position - has been glued. The pedestal is of marble. (See photos) - The dimensions, of the figurine+marble pedestal is about 11.5cm high, 11.8cm wide. And the depth of the marble pedestal is 8cm. The figurine will be carefully packaged and shipped.