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Striking vintage San Pacific International reclining lion statuette featuring a darkened cast-brass finish with naturally highlighted details along the face, mane, and body. The lion rests on a substantial rectangular faux burl-wood pedestal over a stepped black base, creating a formal executive or library-display appearance.
The combination of classical animal sculpture, warm burl patterning, and dark bronze/brass coloration fits especially well with Hollywood Regency, Traditional, Executive, and Mid-Century Eclectic interiors.
Details
Brand/Origin: San Pacific International, San Francisco; Made in Korea
Item: Reclining lion decorative statuette / desk sculpture
Design: Sculpted recumbent lion mounted to a rectangular faux burl-wood pedestal with black stepped plinth
Age: Vintage, approximately 1970s–1980s
Dimensions: Approx. 9.5" L × 3.75" W × 7.75" H
Materials: Cast brass/metal lion, faux burl-wood finished pedestal, composite/wood base, felt underside
Finish: Dark antiqued bronze/brass finish with rubbed golden highlights
Markings: Original underside label reads “San Pacific – SP – San Francisco – Made in Korea”
Color Palette: Dark bronze, antique brass, warm amber/brown burl, black
Design Styles: Traditional, Hollywood Regency, Executive Decor, Mid-Century Eclectic, Neoclassical Influence, Library/Study Decor
Condition
Vintage – Good Overall Condition.
The lion retains an attractive aged, darkened finish with surface patina, rubbing, oxidation, and lighter exposed brass-tone highlights, especially around raised details of the face and mane.
The faux burl-wood pedestal shows minor age-related surface wear, including a small chip/gouge to the front face, visible in the photographs. The black stepped base has light edge and surface wear consistent with age.
Original San Pacific International / Made in Korea label remains attached to the felt-covered underside. No obvious cracks, breaks, or major structural damage are visible to the lion sculpture.
Please review all photographs closely for exact cosmetic condition.