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Vintage Wing Back Arm Chair, English, Oak, Armchair, Gothic Revival, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the form of lion masques Oak leaf carvings decorate the knees, over wide paw feet - inset cup feet to
Category

Mid-20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Maitland Smith Diminutive Two Part Mahogany Chest on Chest or Jewelry Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
drawers feature batwing brasses and are flanked with canted corner figural carving (lions face?) and paws
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Set of 3, Dining Room Set!!
Located in Austin, TX
three-piece dining set, Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved Lion, early 20th century, 1900s! This
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
cupboard and it has 3 drawers at the bottom which have lions mask ring handles The carving is of very fine
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Gothic Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Hall Bench Throne Chair Ebonized Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
with beautiful hand carvings throughout. Large lion head crown with full body carved cupids playing
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Neoclassic Italian Carved Painted Wood Console with Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
sides. The apron corners are embellished with lion and flower head carvings. The table is raised on four
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th-Century F.B. Rogers Silver Butter Dish with Lid and Lionheads
Located in Austin, TX
detailed throughout, especially in the lions' head carvings and claw feet. This is a rare-to-find piece
Category

Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
copper painted to the carvings, lion heads and female heads on the armrests. circa 1800, Stockholm Sweden
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Renaissance Desk Carved Oak Barley Twist Office Library Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
, a stunning antique desk or library table, with a substantial 5. ft. size! Opulent hand carvings
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Burmese Carved Table
Located in London, GB
carved column terminating on three legs carved as mythical creatures which look like lions. The carving
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Early Victorian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Twin Pillar Regency Dining Table 19th Century and 8 Vintage Chairs
Located in London, GB
carving of a lion's face complete with mane. All the chairs in this set have an intricate interwoven
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and is impressive with decorative carving
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair with Lion Carving
Located in Stamford, CT
A Georgian shell back hall chair with lion carving and great patina. English, circa 1810.  
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Extra Large Malachite Lion Carving
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large carved Malachite Lion. This piece was hand carved in India out of one solid piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Japanese antique small wooden lion carving / 1800s / Edo-Meiji period/ Wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese antique small wooden lion sculpture/1800s/Edo-Meiji period/Wabi-sabi This is a wooden
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Indian Guardian Lion Architectural Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
architectural carving from the early 20th century features an exquisitely hand-carved mythological guardian lion
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swiss Lion of Lucerne relief carving plaque. good original condition. "The Lion Monument (German
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swiss lion of lucerne relief carving plaque. Wood appears to be Walnut - in very good original
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Wood Carving Japanese Antique Lion / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. Introducing the sculptures of old Japanese lions. It is used for building materials such as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 18th or 19th century Chinese wooden carvings from a temple wall, depicting guardian lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Figural Lion Head Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, very nice antique item. Slight variation in lion carvings, circa late 19th century. Measurements: 41" H
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Nickel Plated Recumbent Lions
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pair of nickel plated recumbent lions. A wonderful pair of antique Nickel Plated, decorative lions
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Delightful Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddhistic Lion
Located in Austin, TX
Buddhistic lion, late 18th-early 19th century. Solidly cast and richly gilded, he is portrayed in an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of vintage Chinese sancai (three color) glazed ceramic foo lions, also called foo dogs
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Foo Lion Dogs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of early 20th century Chinese ceramic foo lions.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture 19th century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Asian bronze guardian lion Lion Sculpture 19th Century. A bronze figure with traces of
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of Chinese molded stone guardian foo lions or foo dogs. Each with expressive faces
Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ancient Islamic Seljuk Bronze Lion, 1000 AD
Located in London, GB
An unusual ancient Islamic bronze lion, possibly Seljuk, dating to the 11th century AD. A well
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

Large Bronze Foo Dog Lions Doorstops, Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful bronze Pixiu winged Foo Dog lions. These are mythical beasts believed to bring and keep
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Wooden African Lion Figurine Kenya, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand carved wooden lion sculpture, hand carved statue, wood carving, African animal
Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Pewter Foo Dog Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Chinese foo dogs or foo lions constructed from pewter. Very heavy and solid originally
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pewter

Large Carved Wood Foo Dog Lion Statues
Located in Rochester, NY
Large and impressive true pair of carved wood food lion dogs in beautifully aged original gilded
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Hand carved Lion Panel
Located in London, GB
18th century hand carved lion panel We are proud to offer an original circa late 18th century oak
Category

Antique 1780s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Chinese Bronze Statues Pi Xiu Lions, Pair
Located in Somis, CA
, winged lion. It is a powerful protector of practitioners of Feng Shui, also an influential and auspicious
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Lion Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, Mexico, 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Lion Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, made in Bronze and copper elements
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
plinths, these lively lion dogs are the ultimate protectors of the home.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair Bronze Pi Xiu Lion Statues Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, hefty bronze Pi Xiu statues. These mythical animals are the Chinese treasured money beast who is believed to bring and hold wealth. Beautiful gilding highlights the ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Sculpture Lion in Carved Jade
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique sculpture in precious green jade made in china. Fine figure of Lion in Chinese
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful pair of Southeast Asian carved foo dog or foo lion roof ornament heads featuring a
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Foo Lion, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese Republic Period carved rose quartz foo lion with tiger eye eyes, circa 1930s, China. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rose Quartz, Hardwood

Lisa Larson "African Series" Ceramic Lion Sculpture for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Larson "African Series" Ceramic lion sculpture for Gustavsberg.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Anglo-Persian Lions Natural Marble Cocktail Drink Coasters Set
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Persian lion’s natural stone marble coasters set with checker design. A beautiful set of
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Anglo-Persian Lions Natural Marble Cocktail Drink Coasters Set
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Persian lion’s natural stone marble coasters set with checker design. A beautiful set of
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Anglo-Persian Lions Natural Marble Cocktail Drink Coasters Set
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Persian lion’s natural stone marble coasters set with checker design. A beautiful set of
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Anglo-Persian Lions Natural Marble Cocktail Drink Coasters Set
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Persian lions natural stone marble coasters set with checker design. A beautiful set of
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Wooden Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such a great piece of folky 19thc primitive carving in original worn painted surface. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Carved Soft Wood Lion Mask
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather charming and carved softwood lion mask. Small elderly repair on bottom left corner
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Natural Lapis Lazuli 8 lb Block with Carved Lions
Located in Somis, CA
The bluest of blue found in this genuine, natural lapis lazuli original block. A pair of lions
Category

2010s Afghan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
These are a very good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Oak Lion Panel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art carved oak lion panel. We are proud to offer a unique hand carved
Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's finest white porcelain. We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-carved Teak Lion Figure – 19th Century – South Asian Origin
Located in Bilzen, BE
A finely hand-carved lion ornament, crafted from solid teak wood, dating to the early-to-mid 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Chinese Guardian Lions in Bronze, Iron, Early 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
Two Asiatic Lions -- foo dogs protect the premises in an assembled pair. The smaller female lion
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Large Pair of Carved and Painted Lions on Carved Bases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A great pair of carved and painted lions, with expressive faces, great manes and well rounded
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Pair of Large Bronze Pixiu Lions with Turtle Shells Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful bronze pixiu lions. These are mythical beasts believed to bring and keep
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Heavy Chinese Spinach Jade Foo Lion Covered Vase
Located in Norton, MA
lion design with raised Phoenix tail feather designs. Cover attached with a very tough skill of carved
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

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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.