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Lion Of Venice

Original Vintage Travel Poster Venezia Lido Venice Italy Piazza San Marco Italia
Located in London, GB
design depicting a view over the historic Piazza San Marco / St Mark's Square and The Lion of Venice and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Posters

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Paper

20th C. Console Table Cast Stone Winged Lion Pedestals Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
of Venice. The design is reminiscent of the famed Lion of Venice sculpture. The table is topped
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20th Century Greek Revival Console Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble

Impressive Colored Etching Venice Italy Doges Palace manner of Canaletto, Signed
By Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)
Located in Miami, FL
the Grand Canal, with gondolas in the foreground, one of the Lions of Venice, with the Place and
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Ceramic Altabella Stool by Alan Irvine for Simon Gavina
By Alan Irvine, Gavina
Located in Echt, NL
included Horses of San Marco; Glass of Caesars; Lion of Venice; Leonardo Drawings in Milan; and
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Late 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic Altabella Stool by Alan Irvine for Simon Gavina
Ceramic Altabella Stool by Alan Irvine for Simon Gavina
$2,990
H 16.93 in W 16.15 in D 9.45 in
Two rare Figures in Turkish Attire - Venice, early 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
with bronze reliefs—one featuring the winged lion of Venice, and the other possibly symbolizing Turkey
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Two rare Figures in Turkish Attire - Venice, early 17th century
Two rare Figures in Turkish Attire - Venice, early 17th century
$26,316 / set
H 7.68 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in
Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
Lion of Venice sits triumphant above the crescent of the Ottoman Turk, suspended in the clouds. The
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Antique 1690s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
$1,580 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.88 in W 38 in D 0.13 in
Large 19th C Italian Venetian Oil Painting w/ Murano Beads St. Mark’s Lion
Located in Katonah, NY
Veneziana Offre" (The Venetian Workers' Society Offers), accompanied by the Lion of St. Mark—Venice's iconic
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Malick Sidibé - The Sarakolé Family - Signed print
By Malick Sidibe
Located in Paris, FR
European and American museums. He was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art in
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Early 2000s Malian Photography

Materials

Paper

Malick Sidibé - The Sarakolé Family - Signed print
Malick Sidibé - The Sarakolé Family - Signed print
$5,760
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
California Designing Freedom
Located in New York, NY
magazine. In 2012 he was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale of Architecture for an exhibition
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

California Designing Freedom
California Designing Freedom
$40 / item
H 0.5 in W 10.63 in D 8.13 in

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Eglomise Glass Panel "Gondola Ride to the Venice Carnival"
Located in Paris, FR
Carved panel glass Eglomise and colorful, gold leaf, emblem of the winged Lion of Venice, love
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Vintage 1950s Panelling

Materials

Glass

Carved Sienna Marble Wall Panel of the St Mark s Lion
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A superb hand-carved Sienna marble wall panel depicting the St Mark's Lion of Venice. Large size
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble

Contemporary Corner Chair in Marble
By OFFICE Kersten Geers David van Severen
Located in Brussels, BE
(winners of the Silver Lion, Venice Biennial 2010) was inspired by the architects’ Villa Der Bau in
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

Contemporary Corner Chair in Marble
Contemporary Corner Chair in Marble
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Italian Limestone Sculpture of The Winged Lion of Venice
Located in Dallas, TX
that depicts the winged lion of Venice. At over 11 inches thick, the sculpture can stand upright
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Carved Arched Marble Lion Plaque Representing the Winged Lion of Venice
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved marble bas relief plaque represents the winged lion of Venice. It is the symbol of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Circa 1700 Venetian Marble Plaque-The Winged Lion of Venice
Located in Dallas, TX
Venice is the symbol of the city of Venice, formerly of the Republic of Venice, and also the lion is the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Carved Marble Wall Plaque from Italy, The Winged Lion of Venice
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning white marble bas relief plaque was hand carved in Italy. The winged lion of Venice is
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2010s Italian Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Venetian Marble Plaque "The Winged Lion of Venice"
Located in Dallas, TX
the symbol of the city of Venice, formerly of the Republic of Venice, and also the lion is the
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20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

Heavy Bronze Effect Wall Plaque Depicting the Winged Lion of St Mark, Venice
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy bronze effect wall plaque depicting the winged lion of St Mark, Venice An exceptional
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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Venetian Stone Plaque of the Lion of San Marcos
Located in Round Top, TX
A magnificent Venetian bas relief marble plaque of the winged lion of Venice. The Lion Of San
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

19th c Pair of Italian Hand-Carved Solid Marble Lions from Venice
Located in Surrey, BC
pending. Update- Lions have been identified as coming from Venice .
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Marble

18th Century Carved Oak Panel of Saint Mark and Lion
Located in Dallas, TX
This hand-carved wooden relief is of St. Mark and the winged lion, the symbol of Venice. The plaque
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Antique 18th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Winged Lion Crest Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
features the iconic winged lion, a timeless symbol of Venice and Saint Mark, rendered in vibrant gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century One Of A Kind Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
reverse with elegant motifs and the lion, emblem of Venice
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Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

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Murano Glass

Pair of Important 19th Century Venetian Cabinets on Stands
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, almost certainly designed to reference the lion of St Mark's cathedral in Venice, one of the island's
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Rare Pair of 18th Century Venetian Etched Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
a variety of foliage, a serpent, birds and a lion (the historical symbol of Venice.) Candle arms are
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Antique 1770s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency/Art Deco Reverse Etched, Beveled Scalloped Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
stands the Lion of St. Mark- depicted in Venice's coat of Arms- holding a tablet that reads 'Pax Tibi
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Bronze Sculpture the Lion of Venice
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Grand Tour bronze sculpture "The Lion of Venice". The Lion of Venice is an ancient bronze
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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Matched Pair Lions of Venice Bookends /Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1090 Matched pair Lion of Venice bookends /sculptures.
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Vintage 1960s Bookends

Materials

Cast Stone

The Winged Lion of Venice in Carved Giallo Reale Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
inscribed on an open book in our winged lion of Venice marble plaque. The winged lion, both the symbol of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Carved Rosa Verona Marble Plaque from Italy, The Winged Lion of Venice
Located in Dallas, TX
animals represented the evangelists; Mark appeared as a lion. As Mark was the patron saint of Venice, his
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20th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Marble

Nineteenth Century Venetian Wooden Ornament
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage Venetian decorative wood-carved lion. Inspired by the Lion of Venice, a staple of the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Barovier Toso Gold Lion Of St Mark Medallion, Murano Glass Paperweight
By Barovier
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating small Murano glass paperweight medallion bearing the image The Lion of St Mark, Venice
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Cenedese Vintage Pair of Pure Gold and Black Murano Glass Vases with Lion Heads
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
are decorated in relief with hand applied black glass lion heads, the emblem of Venice, each
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Vases

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Gold

Antique George III Oak Brass Bound Umbrella Walking Stick Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
moulded in the lion mask shapes alluding to the symbol of Venice, the Lion of Saint Mark. From the
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Antique 1820s English George III Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Agnès Varda la côte d azur d azur d azur
By Agnès Varda
Located in CA, CA
la Légion d'honneu, and the Golden Lion of the Venice Film Festival. "La côte d'azur" is an
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Vintage 1960s French Books

Grand Tour Souvenir Small Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice
Located in Quechee, VT
Table-top size Grand Tour Souvenir bronze model of the Lion of Venice with open Bible after the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Grand Tour Souvenir Table-Top Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice
Located in Quechee, VT
This small bronze figure of the lion of Venice, after the one on a column in St. Mark's Plaza, is a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Unique Pair of Venetian Winged Lion Statues, Depicting Strength and Power
Located in Westport, CT
A unique pair of Venetian plastered winged lion statues. Representative of the lions of Venice
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Vintage 1940s Italian Gothic Statues

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Metal

Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Styled after the famous "Lions of Venice" a dramatic opposing pair.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Obelisks

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Obelisks
Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Obelisks
H 24.75 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in
A Noble Rococo Style Venetian Carved Winged Lion
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Lion, emblematic of Venice; carved of limewood or Bois de Tilleul; finished with doré matte
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A pair of Italian Rosso Verona marble thrones
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, this design of the winged lion (the symbol of Venice) forms the seat, with the wings enfolded to create
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

A pair of Italian Rosso Verona marble thrones
A pair of Italian Rosso Verona marble thrones
H 28.94 in W 30.91 in D 24.02 in
1960s Brass Seal of Venice Lion Bookends, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous pair of 1960s brass 'Seal of Venice' lion bookends. Marked: Bronzi Artistici
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

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Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
$5,382
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Roche Bobois Lucite and Smoked Glass Square Coffee Table
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$1,150
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Model 103 Lounge chair, Illum Wikkelsø
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Whether Murano glass in Venice is real or not varies. The island of Murano is close to Venice, so the Italian city is home to many stores that carry authentic Murano glassware. However, some stores may carry lookalikes. As a result, it's important to purchase only pieces from reputable retail stores, dealers and online platforms. Shop a selection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
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    Opinions may vary on what is the most famous glass factory in Venice, Italy. However, the island of Murano is arguably the best-known center for glass production in Venice. Since the 13th century, skilled artisans have been producing glassware in Murano. Some of the most celebrated makers that have been located on the island include Barovier Toso, Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Effe Due Murano, Barbelli, Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto and Paolo Venini. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Lion of Lucerne symbolizes bravery and strength. It also represents that a soldier is willing to die rather than surrender. Also called the Dying Lion, the sculpture created by Bertal Thorvaldsen in 1818 and 1819 is a monument that honors the sacrifice of the Swiss Guards who died protecting King Louis XVI during the French Revolution in 1792. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
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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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    What a concrete lion symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. Buddhism links lions to peace and prosperity. In Renaissance Italy, they embodied wealth and power. Some people also associate them with royalty. You'll find a range of lion sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
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    A gold lion ring can be a symbol of strength and leadership as well as a piece meant to bring protection to the wearer. Wearing it on the right hand can accentuate the meaning of the leadership qualities, while wearing it on the left hand emphasizes its protection qualities. Shop a range of authentic gold lion rings on 1stDibs.
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    No, the Schiaparelli Lion dress is not real. Although its lion's head and fur look incredibly lifelike, the dress is actually handcrafted out of foam resin and other synthetic materials. The dress made headlines when Kylie Jenner wore it on the runway at Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2023 couture collection show at Paris Fashion Week. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Schiaparelli apparel and accessories.