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Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Poplar

Golden Wooden Buddhist Deity, Seated on a Lion, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden wood Buddhist deity, seated on a lion, China, late 19th century Measures: H 31cm, W 24cm, D
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted Teak Carved Foo Fu Dog Male Guardian Lion Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Asian carved wood sculpture of a male guardian lion / foo dog with rope ball beneath his
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Paint

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
previous owner from an important New York estate in the early 1980’s. Known as Chinese guardian lions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Pair of Marble Lions from China with great, old patina, Ming Period
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Pair of Chinese Lions,Mythological Figures, Good old great patina, and beautiful beige
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Antique 1680s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Statuary Marble

Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of Important Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi in ceramic with cracked white enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

China Pair Large Antique Hand-Carved Guardian Lions Dogs for Garden or Home
Located in South Burlington, VT
China- a nice pair of large antique hand-carved stone foo dog guardian lions carved about 100 years
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

20th Century Indian Solid Silver Pair of Royal Throne Lion Figures, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Indian (Rajasthani) monumental solid silver pair of throne lion figures
Category

20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

20th Century Indian Solid Silver Pair of Royal Throne Lion Figures, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Indian (Rajasthani) Monumental solid silver pair of throne lion figures
Category

20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-20th century a set of old lavastone Chinese temple lions - Foo dogs
Located in DEVENTER, NL
These lavastone sculptures, originating from Indonesia in the middle of the 20th century, are both impressive and distinctive. Each sculpture stands tall at 77 cm, with dimensions of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions Traces of Gilt and Paint
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Fantastic folk art appeal in this well proportioned wood carved lions. There are remnants of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
are most often seated at the threshold of the temple. They are also called the lions of Fô
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Dante "Lion" Stool in Black Gold w/Lovely Green Damask Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian dante stool with lion carvings and seat cushion from the turn of the 19th and 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XIII Style Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, circa 1890-1910. The lion carving on these chairs have great character, quality and old excellent color
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Armchairs with Winged Lions from the Late 1790s
Located in Atlanta, GA
course with exquisite winged lion carvings, supporting with their head palmettes, presaging the taste
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Wooden Wedding Bride Doli Palanquin
Located in Chicago, IL
, champa flowers, and fire, symbolizing love, elegance, and purity. Lion carvings at the arm handles
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antiquities

Materials

Teak

Sea Lion Couple Moose Antler Carving
Located in New York, NY
Sea lion couple moose antler carving. North American moose antler carving of a couple of sea lions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

19th Century Hand Carved Lion Console Decorative Unique Furniture
Located in London, GB
perfectly with the original lion carvings, as shown in the photos provided. This Item is stable in form and
Category

Antique 1860s British Folk Art Console Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carving of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Black Forest walnut carving of the lion of Lucerne resting upon armor and weapons
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Carving of a Lion and its Prey
Located in New York, NY
18th Century English Carved Lion: Measures: 14" X 3" X 14" Weighs: 6 LBS.
Category

Antique 18th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Baroque Revival Marble Top Console Table with Lion Acanthus Carving
Located in Milford, NH
heavily carved frieze featuring a center cherub head and lions head capitals on the legs, accented with
Category

20th Century English Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Tall Brass Candlestick with Carving for Lions of District 2T3
Located in Houston, TX
carving in cursive for the Lions of District 2T3.
Category

20th Century British Charles II Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Lion Foot Carved Nahuala Table with Studs, Carvings and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
legs are rustic stylized ball and claw lions feet, back legs are turned. Four front drawers are fully
Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Sideboard or Hall Table, Lions Head Carvings
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Sideboard or Hall Table, Rampant Lions Head Carvings, ornate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion Head 1800s-1860s/Folk Art mingei wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese lion head. It is an item from the Edo period. It is an item by the culture
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Cedar

1800s Antique Sideboard, Buffet Server, Dutch Stained Glass, Foliage
Located in Austin, TX
buffet /server with stained glass doors, foliage carving, and lion motif. Measures: 94.5" height, 22.5
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Moose Antler Carving of Crocodile
Located in New York, NY
Crocodile moose antler carving. Detailed moose antler carving of a lion, from Indonesia. This is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler

Moose Antler Carving of Sabertooth Tiger
Located in New York, NY
Sabertooth Tiger moose antler carving.  Detailed moose antler carving of a lion, from Indonesia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler

19th C. Carved Silver Gold Gilt Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century silver & gold gilt carving with lions holding a family crest.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

French, 19th Century, Lion Crest Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French 19th century carved Lion crest mirror with detailed carving to frame. This mirror has later
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Pair of 19th c. Carved Corner Benches with Heraldic Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th c. Carved Corner Benches with Heraldic Carving. Carved Lions surrounding a Coat-of
Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Neoclassical Lion Garden Statues
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of vintage French lion statues is carved out of a white limestone, featuring a
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Swedish Barrel Back Chairs with Lion’s Heads, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish barrel back chairs with lion’s head carving on arms upholstered in linen. They are priced
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Lion Head Sideboard Hutch Buffet Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian carved tiger oak lion head sideboard Hutch Buffet. Item features lion head
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Petite Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Server Table Renaissance Server Lion
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite antique French carved oak cabinet server table renaissance server lion ~Direct from
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rare Romanesque Capital Representing Daniel in the Lion’s Den, 12th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Engaged Romanesque capital representing Daniel in the Lion’s den France, 12th century Limestone
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Pair Of Small Vintage Oriental Lions, Chinese, Soapstone Carved Figure, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with glossy tonality Distinctive carvings for the lion's broad head and bountiful curled mane Ideal
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

E. 1900 s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Carved Border, Lion Table
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Table, Lion, Italian Renaissance Revival Carved, Carved Border, Beautiful Carvings
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Trunk Chest Renaissance Lion
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century antique French carved oak hall bench trunk chest Renaissance lion ~Direct from
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Triple Bookcase with Lion Heads C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
to RJ Horner, crafted around 1890. This piece features intricate figural lion Head and foliate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Pair of Italian Animalier Lion Sculptures with Tongue Sticking Out
Located in Milano, MI
deep carving of the lion's mane.  Standing on modern turned and ebonized circular bases measuring 7 cm
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Solid Oak Carved Lion Heads Rectangular Overmantel Mirror or Hall Bench
Located in Torquay, GB
lion heads and scrolled carvings to its 2 sturdy front support legs. Rectangular bevelled edge
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak

Large 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Lion on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
shaped carved wood base. Probably inspired by earlier classical Italian carvings of lions, rather than
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Fayetteville, AR
elegantly fluted mutton legs and gracefully scrolled armrests detailed with lion heads and acanthus leaf
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs with Lion Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
stunning chairs have barrel backs with carvings of lions' heads. The chair frame features beautiful, bell
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Carved Oval Dining Center Table Black Forest Lion Large Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
art and features elaborate hand carvings of lion heads atop each of the four legs. QUITE RARE, we’ve
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Oak

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned
Category

Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
stunning chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers with
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Lions and Shield Crest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
original large crest in shield sets the tone and features intricate and exquisite carvings of standing
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Renaissance Style Credenza Cupboard
Located in Buxton, GB
, with its brown glossy finish and intricate carvings of Lions and Mythical creatures. Handmade in Italy
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIV Patined Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French solid oak beautifully hand carved and patined chest of drawers. Fine floral carving and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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Lion Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

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.