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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

Chinese Censer Mid-Century Bronze with Asiatic Lion and Gilt
Located in Lomita, CA
surmounted with a cover that includes a lion with an open mouth and gilt touches. There are interesting
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Bronze Shishi Koro, Foo Lion Censer, Taisho Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
as a dramatic shishi (guardian lion, foo lion, or foo dog) pouncing upon an openwork brocade ball
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Scale Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very fine pair of large, Chinese ceramic polychrome glazed dogs of foo mounted on rectangular pedestals one with a raised paw resting on a puppy and another resting on a ball. The ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Stone Archaic China Lions or Dogs Foe Sculpture, probably Ming Dinasty
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique pair of stone lions or Foe dogs, probably Ming Dinasty (1358-1644) - They can be placed on
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Rare Japanese stone guardian dog/1800s/Small "Koma-inu"/Lion figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
familiar sight. In Japan, there are two divine beasts: [sisi] (lion) and [koma-inu] (guardian dog). [sisi
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
fine condition with original painted surfaces Antique Japanese wooden temple carving of a fu dog (fu
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs Imperial Lions Republic Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Imperial Seated Lions, commonly known in the West as Foo Dogs of good size proportions. First quarter of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Antique Asian Tibetan Bronze Kylin Foo Dog Lion Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
/ Chinese foo dogs / guardian lions) The finely detailed, richly ornamented, masterfully sculpted, large
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Wood Carved Edo Temple Shinto Shrine Guardian Shishi Komainu Lion Dogs
Located in Studio City, CA
(or Jishi) protective lions. This pair left us a bit breathless when we first discovered them. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Nepalese Brass and Colored Glass Winged Lions, Mid 20th Century, Nepal
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous and colorful pair of vintage Nepalese brass and glass studded winged lions, mid 20th
Category

Vintage 1970s Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Large Pair Japanese Glazed Porcelain Lions, Komainu, Showa Era, 1960 s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fabulous pair of Japanese yellow glazed Kutani style porcelain lion-dogs, komainu
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved stone Chinese fu dog bookend or figurine pair. Measure: 4".  
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Vicki Shiba. 18th century pair of polychrome wood Shinto lion-dogs, Komainu, from Japan
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress, Paint

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Old Signed Hand Carved Netsuke Lion Dog Shi Shi, Boxwood Gem
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Japanese Acquisitions Travels A boxwood gem, signed Classic shi- shi foo dog lion
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th c. Qing Dynasty Carved Blue Polychrome Wood Pack Saddle Element with Lions
Located in Morristown, NJ
, depicting two lions holding a wreath and mounted on pivoting brackets. Fittingly lions were used as they
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné foo dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Chinese Vintage Metal Cloisonné Foo Dog Guardian Lion with Teal and Golden Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage metal cloisonné Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture from the mid 20th century. We
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Folk Art Hand Carved Figural Seated Lion Handled Cane or Walking Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
circa 1900. The handle is a hand carved rendering of a seated male lion, and quite detailed from all
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Italian Grand Tour White Marble Model of a Sarcophagus with Lion He
Located in San Marino, CA
lion head stands only 3 inches high. The marble of this model is Bianco di Carrara and represents a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Sideboard
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a flemmish carved oak sideboard. The sideboard has an elaborate mirror back with lion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1800 s Antique Lions, Fine, Italian Ren Revival, Carved, Walnut. Sideboard!
Located in Austin, TX
inches and a depth of 24 inches. It showcases detailed lion carvings on the sides, adding a touch of fine
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Shop Display Harp
Located in London, GB
single carving of a lion’s head at the crown. A very unusual piece of folk art, we have never seen a
Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fine lion wood carving relief depicting the Swiss deadly wounded lion of Luzerne. The original
Category

20th Century Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Lion and Lioness
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. Black Forest carving of a lion and lioness resting on a carved base. Wonderfully detailed.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

19th Century Serpentine Carving of The Dying Lion After Bertel Thorvaldsen
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Lion of Lucerne' also known as 'The Dying Lion'. This beautiful rendition is a faithful reproduction of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

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

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler

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

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler

Queen Size Headboard w/ Antique Italian Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstered in a washed Belgium linen. The fine carving depicts fruit, lion heads, cartouches, figures and so
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Vintage Flame Mahogany Lion s Head Partner s Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
desk feature beautifully carved corbeils and lion's heads, the borders have rope edge carving and it
Category

Vintage 1970s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Irish Hand Carved Armchair with Lions Heads Hairy Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
chair, made of mahogany, and has THE MOST FABULOUS Lions Head carvings on the knees of both front legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sculptural Coffee Table Base of Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture Antique
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an antique wood carving of a lion. The sculpture is carved from a single
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century English Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet Mirror Renaissance Lion
Located in Shreveport, LA
, with a big serpentine crown having a center medallion carved lion head. Carvings continue on the four
Category

Antique 1890s English Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Figural Lion Head Carved Curule Saddle Seat Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
saddle seat form and lion head carvings. Features a cello neck back tapering to a scrolled crest. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Hallway Lion Masks Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & practical! This 19th century French Renaissance Revival coat rack. The lion masks
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze

Ornate Carved Oak French Sideboard Bar Cabinet with Lion Figures, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
cabinet features solid oak construction with heavy carvings including lion heads, urns, and floral and
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Hallway Lion Masks Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
renaissance period carvings such as lion masks, birds & many symmetrical details. The patina on the dark
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Dutch 19th Century Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Oak Lion / Dragons Hat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
carver with amazing attention to details. Richly decorated carvings displaying a lion , putti & dragons
Category

Antique 1870s Dutch Renaissance Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Trunk Blanket Box Coffer Chest Oak Storage Large Lions 18th C.
Located in Tyler, TX
inventory! UNIQUE lion's mask carving on lid of lift-top~~multiple figural carvings on front and corners
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

2 Antique Renaissance Revival Henry II Carved Oak Figural Lion Head Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of Renaissance Revival Henry II Style Dining, side or vanity chairs. Made from oak with lion
Category

Antique 1880s Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Gustavian Stools
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
elegant yet substantial cross-form frame that terminates in carved lion's paw feet. Featuring
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Pine

Superb 19th Century Carved Oak Bench
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
side of these three panels is another carving of a lions head each decorated with fruit below. This is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Renaissance Revival Stripped Center Table ~ Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
with carvings of crouching lions, ending with lion's paw feet. Ideal as a game table, library table
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century barrel back chairs, Sweden circa 1890, with rounded form, detailed lions' head
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Christian Dior Home Collection 1970s Lucite and Rattan Waste Basket or Planter
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
with lion head carving and ring. Great desk or home accessory for any modern interior. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Vintage European Ebonized and Carved Oak Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
Located in Centennial, CO
Renaissance revival furniture parts. The carving on the sidewalls is of leaves, fruits and lion heads; the
Category

20th Century German Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Tall Neoclassical-Style Console Pier Mirror in Mahogany, Denmark, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
scrolled support columns on lions' paws with pierced foliate carvings with acanthus and fruits on the
Category

Antique 1830s Danish Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

French Baroque coat rack of carved oak with copper hooks
Located in Meulebeke, BE
embellished with beautiful carvings of three lion heads and floral decorations. The elegant copper hooks
Category

Vintage 1940s French Baroque Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Provincial Dinner Gong
Located in Dallas, TX
, not to be confused with a smaller table version. 'Green Man' Head as central motif on the carving
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Renaissance Savonarola Chair in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
carvings. The lion heads where used to display the power/might of the one who used the chair. This piece
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
table has very attractive carved legs At the corners there are carvings of lions heads or the green man
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Gothic Center Tables

Rare Antique French Hunt Cabinet Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest Bookcase
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
panels with highly detailed decoration carvings & lion paw feet underneath. The cabinet has a glass
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, 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.