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China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
symbolism from the Indian culture, specially through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have
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1880s North American Art Deco Antique Lion Statue

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Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Ancient Stone Lion Statue
Located in Marseille, FR
Stone statue decorated with a Lion, undetermined period, the head is removable, height 87 cm
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Late 18th Century Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Stone

Lion Statues in Repose
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This duo of vintage cast stone lions in recumbent pose adds a regal atmosphere to any interior or
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Early 20th Century Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Cast Stone

Terracotta recumbent lion statue circa 1880 s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully rendered recumbent lion statue in terracotta. Northern Europe, late 19th century
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19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Terracotta Recumbent Lion Statues
By Antonio Canova
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century pair of terracotta recumbent lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Lions
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Winged Lion Statue in Buff Terracotta
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Resembling a mythical creature of folklore, this winged lion statue is an object of interest and
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Coastal Cement Reclining Lion Statues - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of cement lions. Add a little glamour to your entrance or garden. Beautiful matte
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Plaster

Antique Japanese stone lion statue/19th century/Edo period/Garden decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to introduce this charming Komainu (guardian lion-dog) statue, believed to have been
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lion Statue

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Granite

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved 19th Century Chinese Stone Foo Dog Lion Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
guardians are lions, which were believed to have powerful mythic, protective benefits and often sat outside
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Stone

Antique French Bronze Figural Lion Statue Signed "Vidal, " Circa 1870 s-1880 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Figural "Lion Marchant" Statue Signed "Vidal" (Louis Vidal of
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lion Statue

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Bronze

English 1920s Cast Stone Lion Sculpture on Conforming Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
A small English cast stone standing lion statue on rectangular base, created in England during the
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Early 20th Century British Classical Roman Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Cast Stone

Weathered, Mossy and Patinated Cast Stone Lion with Shield Garden Statue 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Weathered, Mossy and Patinated Cast Stone Lion with Shield Garden Statue. Europe, 1930s. This is a
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Cast Stone

Couple Antique Lions
Located in Udenhout, NL
Made out of French sandstone.
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19th Century French Antique Lion Statue

19th Century French Terracotta Lion
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century French terracotta lion, with nicely detailed mane and old mossy patina. A stately
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19th Century French Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Pair of Canova Lions
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very rare pair of Canova lions in Italian limestone sitting on original bases. The pair together
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Victorian Terracotta Garden Lions
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian recumbent antique terracotta garden lions raised on molded bases - one base is
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Limestone Lion Plaque or Crest
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the mid 19th century, this carved limestone antique plaque depicts the head of a lion
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of 19th Century Stone Lions
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A regal pair of reconstituted stone lions from England, circa 1890. Over 130 years of weather
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19th Century English Other Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Stone

Pair of English Cast Stone Lion Heads
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of English cast stone lion heads circa 1910 Pair of cast stone lion head masks pillar caps
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Early 20th Century English Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Stone

19th Century Pair of Carrara Marble Lions Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara marble lions sculpture, beautifully carved, the lions with a ball under one claw, looking
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of English Composite Stone Lions, circa 1930s
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of English composite stone lions. The intricate details can be seen throughout, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Composition

Pair of Monumental Garden Lions Lake Michigan Estate
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of majestic entry lions found at an estate on Lake Michigan. Black paint surface. Large and
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Concrete

Italian Pair of Marble Lions, after Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine pair of antique Italian carved marble recumbent lions. The originals, famous guardians of
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lion Statue

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Marble

Marble Tiger Lion Cat Paw Garden Element Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble tiger lion cat paw architectural element, circa 20th century or earlier. Piece
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Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Large Cast Stone Medici Lions, circa 1910
Located in Staffordshire, GB
have been displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. Garden statues featuring the two lions found
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Early 20th Century English Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Antique Garden Lions, English, Outdoor, Fireside, Ornamental, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique garden lions. An English, reconstituted stone recumbent ornamental
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Lion Statue

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Cast Stone

Pair of French 19th Century Hand-Carved Stone Sculptures of Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century garden statues of hand-carved stone lions with shields. Each is
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lion Statue

Massive Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Pomona, CA
A massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo dogs / lions circa 1900 - 1940. Very fine quality
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Metal

Circa 1855-1890 French Animalier Bronze of a Stalking Lion by Louis Vidal
By Louis Vidal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1855-1890 animalier bronze by Louis Vidal of a Stalking Lion, French. Louis Vidal, 1831-1892
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Mid-19th Century French Other Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Bronze

Rare Lion Billiards Table Ball Return Victorian, circa 1880 on Custom Stand
Located in Manhasset, NY
A rare lion billiards table ball return Victorian, circa 1880 on custom stand.
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Lion Statue

Continental Cast and Wrought Iron Heraldic Bearer Modelled as a Winged Lion
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Late 19th century, the left forepaw raised and resting on the upper rim of a shield, on a rectangular backplate.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Lion Statue

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Iron

Antique Italian Pair of Winged Lion Bases Statuary from Lake Como, circa 1910
Located in Encinitas, CA
Stately pair of winged lion bases composed of "grisaglia," a tiny stone pebble hand cast mixture
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1910s Italian Greco Roman Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Stone, Cement

Powell Bishop Stoner English Aesthetic Movement Transferware Platter Honfleur
By Powell, Bishop Stonier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
resting on a zigzag fence or pedestal along with a lion statue. Measures: 15.75 in. L. x 11.5 in. W. x
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Earthenware

Powell Bishop Stoner English Aesthetic Movement Transferware Platter Honfleur
By Powell, Bishop Stonier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
resting on a zigzag fence or pedestal along with a lion statue. Measures: 12.25 in. L. x 9 in. W. x 1.0
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lion Statue

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Earthenware

Den Gefallenen Bayern - Vintage Héliogravure by Franz von Bayros - 1921 ca.
By Franz von Bayros (Choisi Le Conin)
Located in Roma, IT
also covering two lion statues, is realized with very delicate yet sure touch, demonstrating the
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1920s Symbolist Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Engraving

Mid 19th Century Italian Marble Statue of a Lion
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Italian grand tour marble statue, circa 1860. Fine quality white marble with
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Marble

Una and the Lion Parian Statue English, 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique parian sculpture of Una and the Lion. Great detail. English. Mid-19th century. Presented
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19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Lion Statue

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Terracotta Statue Lion Fighting Snake by A. Fagotto, 1920-1930
By A. Fagotto
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Powerful terracotta statue of a lion fighting a snake. The image is signed 'A. Fagotto'. This is an
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1910s Italian Romantic Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Terracotta

c. 1900 Pair of English Cast Stone Lion Garden Statues
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 English cast stone pair of lion garden ornaments. Each in a rather cat like pose with
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Early 20th Century English Romantic Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Cast Stone

Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent oversized Chinese glazed pottery guardian statues of Foo Lions. Each Foo Lion has
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lion Statue

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Ceramic

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
Located in Miami, FL
stone or jade, these decorations are also known as stone lions or "shishi". These statues, have
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lion Statue

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Jade

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Located in Studio City, CA
. Komainu or Shishi (shisa), often referred to as lion-dogs in the West, are statue pairs of lion-like
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lion Statue

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Wood

Brilliant Pair of Antique Japan Yokohama Komainu Lion-Dogs Mint, Signed Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
(???), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Lion Statue

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Ceramic, Wood

Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Foo Lion Dogs, Komainu, Early 19th Century, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A charmingly grotesque pair of Japanese mingei (folk) carved guardian lions, komainu, Edo Period
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lion Statue

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Cypress

Antique Japanese Year of Dog Guardians Komainu Hand carved Stone Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
(狛犬?), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lion Statue

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Sandstone

Tibetan Buddha Blessing in Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Rare 19th century Tibetan bronze statue depicting the Buddha in the 'blessing' position. He is
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Lion Statue

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Bronze

Bronze Tibetan Buddha Care
Located in Milano, IT
A rare 19th century Tibetan bronze statue depicting the Buddha in the 'healing' posture. He is
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1890s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Bronze

Gate Pier Lions
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of carved stone gate pier seated lions, looking in opposing directions, each fully-maned
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19th Century German Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Stone

Continental Carved Lions
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of carved stone seated lions, looking in opposing directions, each fully-maned beast with
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19th Century Antique Lion Statue

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Stone

Rare Limestone Lions
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare pair of carved limestone lions, each fully-maned beast seated upright with alert expression
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Early 20th Century Antique Lion Statue

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Limestone

17th Century Style Lions
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of 17th-century style terra-cotta lions seated on their haunches, with animated expressions
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19th Century English Antique Lion Statue

Lion Statue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ston lion statue
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19th Century English Antique Lion Statue

TERRA COTTA LION STATUE
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
WEATHER HAS OVER THE YEARS SOFTENED THE EDGES AND PAINT ON THIS TERRA COTTA LION STATUE.
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19th Century French Antique Lion Statue

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Terracotta

Pair Bronze Foo Lion Statues
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of bronze foo lion statues with black wooden stands. The lions would stand guard at the
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19th Century Nepalese Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Terra Cotta lion statues w/shields, American, Circa 1910
Located in Queenstown, MD
Pair of Terra Cotta lions w/shields. Intricate detail. From the exterior of an American building.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Cast Concrete Architectural Lion Statues
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of antique cast concrete architectural elements, each in the form of a heraldic lion with
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Early 20th Century Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Bronze Thai Singha Lion Statues
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of highly stylized bronze Thai singha lion figures having an open mouth, hooked tail
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19th Century Thai Chinese Export Antique Lion Statue

Materials

Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique lion statue available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, ceramic and terracotta, every antique lion statue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique lion statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique lion statue is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Victorian and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique lion statue has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A. Fagotto, Elerio Panzeroni and J. Garouste are consistently popular.

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    Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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