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Pair of 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Carved Walnut Medici Lions on Plinths
Located in Dublin, IE
An impressive and expressive pair of 19th-century hand-carved lions, each depicted standing with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century carved limestone Fu dogs with sinister smiles and furled brows once guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the othe...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases, Attributed to Ralph Wood
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

PAIR OF LARGE ANTiQUE RECUMBENT LION BRONZE STATUES SUPER DECORATIVE MUST SEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
early 20th century bronze statues of Recumbent Lions resting with balls under their paws These are
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair 18th C. Hand Carved Marble Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA . Rare large Pair
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pair Of Massive And Palatial Carved Wood Foo Lion Guardian Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of fierce and alert Guardian Foo Lions in carved wood with great size and fantastic
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20th Century Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Italian Pair Of Marble Lions With Heraldic Shield c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century exquisite pair of Italian marble lions, each bearing a heraldic shield. Carved
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Antique 1880s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Facing Pair of Early to Mid-20th Century Regal, Majolica Lion Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very regal seated Majolica lions, a white glaze over a terracotta base, great condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Palatial Pair of English Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial pair of English Baroque style 19th century carved marble sitting lions
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Antique 19th Century English Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A. W. N. Pugin Lion of St Mark 6-Inch Encaustic Tile by Minton
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb mid-19th century 6-inch glazed encaustic tile depicting the Lion of Saint Mark, designed
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Lions with Silver Gilding from Siam
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of large, majestic temple lions originating from a Buddha temple in Siam (modern-day Thailand
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cannes Lion in silver bronze by Arthus Bertrand of Paris, awarded at the 2011
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Cannes Festival - collector - Arthus Bertrand Measures : Ø 18cm Depth : 12cm Cannes Lion in silver
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21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of intricately carved limestone fu lions once protected the entry of a grand courtyard
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Seckhmet Lion-Headed Goddess, 21st/25th Dynasty, 107
Located in Madrid, ES
Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Seckhmet Lion-Headed Goddess, 21st/25th Dynasty, 1075-525 BC The lion
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French late 19th century bronze study of a prowling lion circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superbly detailed fine bronze study depicts a male prowling lion. His body ripples with his
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes a Brass Lion, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s The proportions are
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Bruno Gambone Rare Mid-Century Animali Fantastici Art Pottery Model of a Lion
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual abstract Italian mid-century art pottery model of a lion from the Animali
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sublime Vintage Hand Cavred Wooden Plaque Documents of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque of The Lion of Lucerne and
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Onyx

A Pair of Seated Italian Rosso Verona Marble Lions, Late 19th Early 20th C
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Italian Rosso Verona Marble Lions, Late 19th Early 20th C. Pictured from Wikipedia is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Small Gilt and Patinated Bronze of Cupid on a Lion, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Engraved on the cupid's paddle "Omnia Vincit Amor" which translates "Love Conquers All". Signed by Thomas Weeks of Tichburne St.
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Antique 1820s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Door Porters Lion Serjent Erect in Original Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A good quality pair of of Cast iron door porters in a 'Lion Sejant Erect' form or sometimes termed
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Antique Late 19th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronze Mountain Lion with Tiffany Co. Clock
By Giacomo Merculiano
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage majestic bronze animal sculpture & clock date from early 1900’s. The sculpture was
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

English Pottery Whieldon Creamware Tortoise-Shell Seated Lion
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Majestic Beast: English Creamware Lion with Whieldon Glaze This exceptional English Creamware
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Antique 1860s English Georgian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antoine-Louis Barye 1795-1875 Signed Bronze of Lion Crushing a Snake ca. 1870
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in CH
Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795–1875) Lion Crushing a Snake Bronze with brown patina, signed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Pair of Recumbent Lions on the Front and Back as well as
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Sculpture
Art Deco Sculpture
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Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Bronze Caged Lion Mask
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating patinated bronze tabletop sculpture of a caged lion mask by the acclaimed British
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand
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Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique circa 1800 Hand Carved Royal Armorial Lion from Coat of Arms Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Crest / Coat of Arms Lion. A truly stunning piece, very decorative, its nicely carved and has a
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
figure holds a vase of pure water and sits atop a horned Buddhistic lion. In this form, Guanyin is known
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Judaica Wall Sconce Ten Commandments Lions of Judea, with Torah Crow
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early Judaica wall sconce, ten commandments and Lions of Judea, with Torah Crown (in the style of
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Mid-20th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Architectual Element of a Lion from Union Railroad Station Worcester, MA
Located in Stamford, CT
Repousse sheet copper lion's head architectural element from the Union Railroad Station, Worcester
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Antique 1870s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Located in Forney, TX
wealth and prosperity, the Pixiu is similarly styled to the Qilin or more common foo dog guardian lion
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

18th Century English Pottery Pearlware Lion Lioness Figures- Ralph Wood Type
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regal Guardians: Ralph Wood Type Pearlware Lions: A True Pair: 18th Century Pearlware Lion and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

An Italian Terracotta Model Of A Recumbent Lion Late 19Th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
An Italian terracotta model of a recumbent lion, late 19th. The front paws protruding over an
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Antique 1870s Italian Figurines and Sculptures

19th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Dolphins and Lions
Located in Stamford, CT
dolphin shown attacking an octopus on a rock. Decorated with lions protruding from either side, the lamp
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Antique Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
. Crafted circa 1870, this masterpiece depicts a serene scene of Kannon gracefully seated atop a Foo Lion
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s
By H. Payen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s. Fantastic Pair of Lion Bronze
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Huge Carved Stone Garden Statue Sculpture of Regal Big Cat Lion Center Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Huge Carved Stone Garden Statue Sculpture of Regal Big Cat Lion Center Piece . Exquisite monumental
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Antique 19th Century European Statues

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with Chromed Bronze Lion and Movement by Le Roux
By Le Roux à Paris 1
Located in Ulm, DE
Multicolor marble mantel clock Clock movement from Le Roux Lion sculpture made of bronze, chromed
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970s Large Carved Sculptural Sea Lion or Seal in Elmwood Balancing a Brass Ball
Located in St. Louis, MO
scale vintage English sculpture of a sea lion or seal is carved out of elmwood, balancing a large brass
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist Susse Lost Wax Bibelot
By Roger Godchaux
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist Susse Lost Wax Bibelot . An important
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Antique Garden Lion Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique garden sculpture of a lion. Concrete with original patina.
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Bronze, Dog by Thomas-François Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
animal sculptures — especially expressive bronzes of dogs, lions, and other wildlife. He worked in the
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes
By Edward McCartan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculptures, most notably a life-sized, gilded sculpture of Dionysus with a lion cub that is prominently
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair French Retour D egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine
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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture
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Antique 18th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture
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Antique 18th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

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Sculptures Of Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sculptures of lions is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique sculptures of lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and bronze. We have 1067 antique and vintage sculptures of lions in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Sculptures of lions have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, neoclassical and Art Deco sculptures of lions are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made sculptures of lions over the years, but those made by Bruno Gambone, Max Le Verrier and Paul Edouard Delabriere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sculptures Of Lions?

Prices for sculptures of lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, sculptures of lions begin at $0 and can go as high as $1,909,568, while the average can fetch as much as $2,902.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Sculptures Of Lions
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

  • Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    What sculpture is worth the most will vary over time as pieces continue to come up for auction and break existing records. Some of the most expensive sculptures ever sold at auction include Alberto Giacometti pieces. His L'Homme au doigt fetched $141.3 million at auction, while his L'Homme qui marche I and The Chariot sold for $104.3 and $101.1 million, respectively. Explore a large selection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    For bronze sculptures, a series is the limited number (eight plus four artist's proofs, in French legislation) of numbered specimens which qualify as original editions.
    Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture series can mean a body of work created by an artist that is similar in design, style and media. A limited edition bronze sculpture or casting in another material (resin, concrete, plaster, etc.) are made from the same mold. The patina or color may differ but each work has been assigned a number in the series.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A freestanding sculpture is one capable of standing on its own. It differs from reliefs and installed works, which are attached to a wall or other surface. Some famous examples of freestanding sculptures include Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker and Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. On 1stDibs, find a selection of freestanding sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In sculpture, perspective refers to how a piece fits into the space around it and what a viewer sees when they look at it from different angles. This differs from perspective in painting and drawing, which describes how to add depth to make two-dimensional objects seem three-dimensional. Find a wide variety of sculptures on 1stDibs.