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The two monumental gate piers are each decorated with a pair of fluted Doric columns, an entablature, frieze, monogram, and garland of flowers in high relief. Above the entablature on both sides is a panel depicting an arrangement of war trophies including swords, arrows, helmets, standards, shields and sceptres, surmounted by the figure of a stylised lion with curled mane and open mouth. The lions may refer to the Labours of Hercules, a constant theme throughout the sculptural decoration of Hampton Court executed in the reign of William and Mary. The gate piers were originally part of Wren’s plan for a grand entrance from Bushy Park and were intended to hold a pair of eighteen-foot monumental iron gates by Tijou. The gates remained undelivered in 1714 on the death of Queen Anne.
Title
Lion Gate Piers and Sculptures
Date
1713
Medium
Portland stone
Accession number
KT8_CW_S033
Work type
Gateway
Owner
Historic Royal Palaces and The Royal Collection
Custodian
Historic Royal Palaces and The Royal Collection
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade I (England and Wales)
Listing date
02/09/52
Access
at all times
