Rampant Lion carving - Digitaly restored

3D Model

“Rampant Lion” Wood Carving Restoration

This impressive wood carving, depicting a rampant lion, was once part of a grand frieze adorning the old council chambers in Tunbridge Wells. The original piece suffered significant damage, with the lion’s tail, ear, tongue, and paws holding a globe all broken or missing.

Through a meticulous restoration process, the damaged carving has been brought back to its former glory. The left side of the image shows the initial scan of the damaged carving, revealing the extent of the deterioration. On the right, we see the digitally restored result, showcasing the seamless integration of the broken globe piece and a newly sculpted tail, created using careful reference to historical imagery.

This non destructive solution for heritage restoration was also 3D printed offering a tangible representation of how the original carving would have appeared in its complete form. .

Scanned by Polyplay for The Amelia - Royal Tunbridge Wells