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Bronze Reclining Lion Statue
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a heavy bronze gold painted reclining lion from the 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Reclining Lion - Original etching
By Gustave Doré
Located in Paris, IDF
Gustave DORE (1832 - 1883) Reclining Lion Original etching Printed signature in the plate On linen
Category

Mid-19th Century Impressionist Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

Vintage Borghese Bookends Reclining Lions
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Borghese Bookends Reclining Lions. Fine detailing and beautiful work. See photos.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Reclining Lion Sculptures, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Patinated Bronze Reclining Lion Sculptures, apparently unmarked. Each 13" H x 24.5" W x 10
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Statue Sculpture Reclining Lion Signed Earthenware
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage statue, sculpture of a reclining lion, made of glazed earthenware, signed at the bottom HK
Category

Vintage 1960s European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Carved Wooden Reclining Lion on a Green Velvet Base
Located in New York, NY
19th century carved wooden reclining lion on a green velvet base. Beautifully detailed hand carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1980s Pair of Cast Concrete Opposing Reclining Lions from South Florida
Located in New York, NY
Here is a pair of cast concrete opposing reclining lions from South Florida with age appropriate
Category

1990s American Statues

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Statement Reclining Lion Brooch 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Statement Reclining Lion Brooch An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel
Category

1990s Brooches

Pair of Late 17th-Early 18th Century Louis XIV Faience Reclining Lions
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of extraordinary late 17th-early 18th Century Louis XIV earthenware reclining lions, having
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Louis XIV Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of 17th Century Carved Sandstone Reclining Lions Originally Part of the
By Didrik Blume
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of 17th century carved sandstone reclining lions. Attributed to Didrik Blume (active
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Swedish Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Victorian Painted Cast Iron Reclining Lion
Located in Essex, MA
Seated painted brown with black mane. Possibly made as a doorstop.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 20th Century Cement Reclining Lion Sculptures with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French cement lion sculptures from the 20th century, with weathered patina. Created in
Category

20th Century French Statues

Materials

Cement

Large English Recumbent Lion of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large English recumbent (or reclining) lion of brass. Could be used as a fireplace
Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Pair of Fiance Glazed Recumbent Lions
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These are an attractive pair of red reclining lions that are heavily glazed with a fiancé covering.
Category

20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Porcelain

Pair of Outdoor White Marble Lion Statuaries
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Outdoor Italian (early 19th Cent) white marble figures of two reclining lions resting on a
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Lion Sculpture on Marble Base Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid 20th century brutalist bronze reclining lion on white Carrera marble base. Glue marks can be
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Lalaounis Ruby Diamond Gold Lion Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
A regal lion brooch by Lalaounis, Greece, designed as a textured gold reclining lion with arms
Category

Late 20th Century Greek Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Reclining Stone Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
relaxed, reclining lion dogs with flowing manes and open friendly mouths. They sit atop fabric-draped
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Carved Stone Aggregate, Continental Troughs/Planters
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of carved stone aggregate, continental neoclassical style troughs/planters atop reclining
Category

20th Century European Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Fine English Staffordshire Majolica Lion Handled Tureen Lidded Dish
By Staffordshire
Located in Forney, TX
. Having a fitted lid surmounted with figural reclining lion finial with hand painted detailing, atop
Category

20th Century English Victorian Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

Chinese Guardian Lion Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
shizi, the fu lion is a mythologized creature believed to be a benevolent protector. The reclining lion
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

1940 s French Curved Stone Bench
Located in New York, NY
outer legs are carved reclining lions. Note the details on each of the lions. The bench comes in six
Category

Vintage 1930s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Pair of Italian Stoneware Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Italian Stoneware Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century A striking pair of reclining
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century English Cast Iron Lion Door Stop Fire Guard
Located in London, GB
decorative Victorian cast iron flat back reclining lion example is an elegant doorstop, probably after the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

English Regency Fireplace in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
carved centre plaque featuring reclining lion amongst nature setting, the end blocks with carved Putti
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

Reclining Italian Terracotta Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Italian reclining terracotta lion - A wonderful addition to many settings, shelves, center
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sterling silver bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in PARIS, FR
. Bearing the following hallmarks: TW (Tapio Wirkkala), silver title 916/1000, Kultakeskus Oy (reclining
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver ashtray by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in PARIS, FR
hallmarks: TW (Tapio Wirkkala), silver title 916/1000, Kultakeskus Oy (reclining lion) mark, this bowl is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Reclining Stone Lion Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Weber lion base laying down.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Terracotta Lions Reclining, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique terracotta lions reclining, 19th century.    
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A Fine Pair of Reclining Carved Marble Lions
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of Reclining Carved Marble Lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Important Museum Quality Antique Victorian Hand Carved Lion Reclining Armchair
By Thomas Hope, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, antique Victorian library reading recliner armchair with new hand dyed Thomas Chippendale floating button
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Vinyl Reclining Morris Arm Chair Lion Paw Feet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian reclining morris parlor lounge arm chair. Made of quartersawn oak featuring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Classical Concrete Reclining Resting Lion Garden Statue Jockey, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique classical concrete reclining resting lion garden statue ornament - a pair. Item features
Category

20th Century French Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Reclining Carrara Marble Lions on Jasper Marble Plinths, after Canova
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reclining Carrara marble Lions on Italian Jasper Marble Plinths. Each Lion has
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

English Black Metal Coal Scuttle with Bronze Lion Reclining under a Tree
Located in Atlanta, GA
coal.) The hod is adorned on the front with an exquisite bronze lion, reclining on weapons and looking
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Meissen Large Allegorical Group The Earth by M.V. Acier, Germany Around 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Phrygian mother of the gods 'Magna Mater', seated with a mural crown on a reclining lion, holding a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone sculpture depicts a reclining mythical fu
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Wedgwood Black Basalt Lions
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
These stately and imposing lions each recline on a rectangular base, their splendidly carved faces
Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware

Figural Group of Una and the Lion
Located in Montreal, QC
Figural group of fabled Una, wearing peacock headdress, halter, and draped skirt, reclining on a
Category

Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

Asian-Style Recamiere, Probably France Around 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Asian-style chaise-longue or recliner in standing on lion paws. Unrestored original condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Sofas

Materials

Wood

A pair of Erik Sylvester sculptures for Boda Smide, Sweden 70s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of molded clear glass sculptures of a reclining ram and lion set in a black lacquered metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Captivating Berlin Iron Mesh Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
seated on a running lion, a woman reclining in a chariot, and a staunch guard on horseback. A feminine
Category

German More Necklaces

Antique Khorassan Persian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
branches with pecking birds fill out the surrounding space. Lions recline at their trunks amidst smaller
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Large Cast Garden Sphinxes from Northern France
Located in Dallas, TX
painted as a human head on a reclining or seated lion body. Eventually, the motif spread throughout the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone

Highly Important Silver Viennese Enamel Mounted Repousse Shell Casket Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
depicting a reclining soldier and lion and two enamel panels, all of which are framed in silver. Four silver
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Metal, Silver

Important Silver Viennese Enamel Mounted Tortoiseshell Jewelry Cabinet Box
Located in Queens, NY
four sides. The top lid is decorated with a repousse panel depicting a reclining soldier and lion and
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Composition

Footer Letter Box with Reclining Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique letter box. A handsome box with reclining lion resting atop, used to open the box. The
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of 19th Century Antique Staffordshire Reclining Lions
By Staffordshire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful collectible pair antique Staffordshire 19th century reclining lions with glass eyes.   
Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Patinated Italian Brass Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beautifully patinated Italian Brass Reclining Lion bookends. The pair are wonderful on any
Category

20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Reclining Lion with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze reclining lion sculpture from the mid-20th century, with verde patina. Created
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coastal Cement Reclining Lion Statues - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of cement lions. Add a little glamour to your entrance or garden. Beautiful matte
Category

Early 20th Century North American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Gilt Reclining Lions on Black Stands
By Borghese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of gilt lions on a black base - most likely Borghese with the traditional red back
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Gold

Italian Ceramic Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely decorative reclining lion in white ceramic. A wonderful sculptural piece for any shelf
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Portuguese Carved Stone Lions, 18th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Extraordinary and opposing 18th century life size pair of Portuguese stone reclining lions. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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Reclining Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of reclining lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique reclining lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and bronze. Reclining lions have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of reclining lions to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Neoclassical reclining lions are of considerable interest. Josue Dupon and Staffordshire each produced beautiful reclining lions that are worth considering.

How Much are Reclining Lions?

Prices for reclining lions start at $375 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $1,850.