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Restored Druce
Co Victorian Georgian Occasional Library Table Lion Carvings
By Druce
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
see now is a work of art.
The table has Georgian Irish influences all over, the lions heads at the
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Walnut Marble-Top Console with Gilt Lion Carvings
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Early 19th century Italian marble-top console. Made of Circassian walnut. Gilt carved accents. 1820s. Wonderful marble-top.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Console Tables
A Fine Antique Chinese Jade Carving Of a Lion Dog
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A LION DOG
19th/ early 20th Century
Carved as a recumbent lion dog
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
gives it a timeless character.
This carving is called “tamajishi,” or “ball lion,” and has long been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions.
This is a part of building materials such as
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Lion on Stand, 19th Century Carving Sculpture
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Figural Carving Sculpture
A well-executed, characterful and detailed study of a lion on a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Wood Carving Lion Head/Antique Folk Art Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an item of Japanese culture.
Since ancient times, the Japanese have created lion heads and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
large Chinese malachite carving of a deity sitting on top of a lion
Located in New York, NY
carving with the wooden base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Malachite
Brass Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brass pot/planter with decorative lion carvings on paw feet.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Planters, Cachepots and ...
Materials
Brass
$1,675
Temple Lion Jade Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese jade archaic style "Temple lion" sculpture.
Jade, probably 18th Century.
5 x 20 cm.
Good
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Norwegian Peg Tankard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful Norwegian peg tankard, fashioned from burl Birch, the lid and handle with lion carving
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Norwegian Barware
Materials
Birch
$3,900
Pair Large Carved Fu Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful large pair of mid-20th century carved hardwood fu-lions crafted in the Qing
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,500 / set
Folk Art Carved Androcles Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
An unusually detailed example of a mid-20th century Folk Art lion figure. Unique in its formed with
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Marble Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
The large pair of marble Chinese Fu Lions exemplifies traditional Chinese craftsmanship and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$7,600 / set
European Carved Alabaster Samson
Lion Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
European School, Likely British, Polychrome Painted Carved Alabaster Samson and Lion Sculpture
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
19thC Biedermeier Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual chair with an almost whimsical design. Beautiful color and patina, nice lion carving detail
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
17th Century Carved Stone Lion Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
lion, a protector, well worn by time. The history of the proud and serene stone sculpture is evident in
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Large Sergio Bustamante Mounted Lion Head
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mounted lion head. Bronze and copper elements, cut bent and assembled, circa 1960.
Sergio
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Lion Dog Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural lion-like dogs, or shizi, is unknown but they will forever be considered symbols of power and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Huge Indian Folk-Art Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
A large hand carved section wood folk art figure of a roaring lion. Colourful and full of character
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Pair of Brass Thai Khmer Lions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of brass Khmer guardian lions. Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to fine
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
$2,000 / set
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century carved lion figure
An early 19th century hand carved Italian or Spanish
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Folk Art Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art lion figure
We are proud to offer and early 20th century Folk Art
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
19th Century Chinese Fu Lion Dog Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
This limestone Shizi dog (or Fu-Lion) was probably once one of a pair and may have flanked the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Handmade Sculpture of Entwined Lions, Japan, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
An old Japanese 1930s era large-scale and animated sculpture of two entwined lions with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Incredible Folk Art Lion Sculpture by David Alvarez
Located in Houston, TX
Awesome Hand carved lion sculpture by artist David Alvarez. Lion has a wild twine mane and three
Category
Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculpture “Resting Lion” by Henrik Starcke, Denmark, 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limestone.
A version of this lion can still be seen at Bakkegårdsskolen in Gentofte, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Stone Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone lions have been used by the Chinese as guardians against bad elements since the Han dynasty
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Mythical Gilt Figure with Lion, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
kingly lion, this elder figure depicts a character from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Marble Lion Statues from China
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble
39 cm high
17,5 cm wide and 24,5 cm deep
Weight: 32.25 kgs
Originating from China
Early 20th century
I am not sure about the origin, could also be from anothe...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These tall bronze Fu lions once guarded the entrance to a grand Chinese home. Also known as shizi
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Fu Lion with Pearl of Wisdom
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century limestone Fu Lion once served as a protector to the entrance of a Qing-dynasty
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lions, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$2,980 / set
Pair of Qing Dynasty Yellow-Glazed Ceramic Roof Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of ceramic lions with yellow glaze.
Originally crafted as roof ornaments for traditional
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone Lion Stand, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
unknown. The lion was a popular theme in Tang art, perhaps due to its association with Buddhism. Though
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Pair Chinese Sancai Glazed Stoneware Guardian Foo Lions, 1960s, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and ferocious pair of Chinese sancai glazed guardian lions, mid 20th century, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Solid Black Bronze Pi Xiu Lions Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of heavy, substantial bronze Pi Xiu beasts. These animals are mythical beasts believed to bring and keep wealth and good fortune. The artistry and craftsmanship is fantastic, ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Lion
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An Scandinavian wooden sculpture of a lion, hand made and painted in the early 1900's.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
This adorable dog statue would
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Guardian Lion Figure, Chinese, Bronze Ornament, Buddhist Icon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique guardian lion figure. A Chinese, bronze Buddhist icon ornament, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Asian Late 19th-Early 20th Century Carved Ebony Lion, Unsigned
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisitely detailed sculpture of an ebony lion, Asian in origin, produced by an unknown master
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Ebony
A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Lion Carved Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
reclined lion carvings on each arm and in miniature along the front center apron. The chair frames are in a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period
This lion mask can be
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Wood and Gilt Lions from Asia
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of late 19th century wood and gilt Lions from Asia
Circa 1880. Measure: 8.5" H, 16.25" W, 3.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Carved and Gilded Lion from a Frisian Ships Rudder
Located in Buisson, FR
A nicely carved and gilded lion from a Frisian ships rudder. Rare Folk Art piece. Friesland. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of shiny colorful hand painted ceramic heavy Foo Dogs sculptures. One of them has a ball (male) and the other (female) shares the ball with a puppy foo dog. They have...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone.
Perfect for
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large sculpture of a marble lion, foo dog, or guardian, 19" high.
History:
Placing
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Located in Forney, TX
carved in Burma, 19th century or earlier, depicting the stylized lion mythical beast, rising on integral
Category
Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Italian White Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Lion, Northern Italy, 17th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian white carrara marble sculpture of a lion, northern Italy, 17th century.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Carrara Marble
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lion carving for your home. A lion carving — often made from wood, stone and metal — can elevate any home. There are 102 variations of the antique or vintage lion carving you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lion carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lion carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lion carving over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani, Sergio Bustamante and Druce
Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Lion Carving?
A lion carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,417, while the lowest priced sells for $76 and the highest can go for as much as $28,880.
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