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Large and Impressive Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
rosettes and anthemia, sitting on triple winged-lion griffons, joined by a triform stretcher and circular
Category
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Louis-Philippe Antique Clock in Bronze with Equestrian Statuette
Located in Paris, FR
young man wearing a helmet and armor, sitting on a lion skin. The group is set on a naturalistic ground
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Oak
Walnut Side Tables
Located in London, GB
, with contrasting walnut cross banding around the edges. Each has a single drawer with brass lion head
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,580 / set
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Malachite Center Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Decorative malachite top above bronze frieze, bronze-mounted tapering legs sitting on lion paw feet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Beautiful Large Early 20th Century Swedish Chandelier
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
little lion heads sitting along the edge of the brass band.
Measures: Height 110 (chandelier 75 cm) x
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
18th Century-Early 19th Century Giltwood Mirror, over the Mantle Wall or Console
Located in Manhasset, NY
rose carved frame sitting on carved gilt lion paw feet.
Rococo, less commonly Rococo or late Baroque
Category
Antique 1860s French Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Anglo-Indian carved davenport with carved griffin supports
Located in Martlesham, GB
lion) sitting on carved scroll bases, the whole piece sits on a shaped pierced and carved base
Category
Antique 1860s Indian Early Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century KIngwood Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Longcase Clock signed Martinot
By Balthazar Lieutaud
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
"Chronos" or ‘Father Time’; the whole sitting on large lions paw feet. The gilded dial with its inset white
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pine and Hardwood "Partner
s" Writing Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
the head of a lion, sitting on beds of acanthus leaves, with front claws clutching a scroll. These
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Burmese Carved Padouk Side Table
Located in Southampton, GB
lions, sitting on more unusual, leaf carved tripod legs joining at a centre ball point.
Burma, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Side Tables
Materials
Padouk
Tibetan Ancient Tangka with Jambhala - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
, sitting on the lion with which it is usually accompanied in the traditional Tibetan ichonography. On the
Category
Late 19th Century Mixed Media
Materials
Gold
Bitossi Londi Designed Lion, Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large sitting lion designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in circa 1965. Very expressive, contented
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Garden Stone Lions
Located in Austin, TX
sitting lion with Fine detail to the head and mane.
One available.
Reduced priced for individual sale
Category
Early 20th Century English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Large Yaacov Heller Sterling Silver Lion with Gilt Mane Brooch 3" Tall
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Signed Yaacov Heller and 925, this stunning sitting lion brooch has a gold plated mane. 3" tall by
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Handmade in Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency ceramic lion sculpture.
Sitting lion with roaring expression.
hand painted and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Two Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Statues
Materials
Concrete
Two Large Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two cast concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Statues
Materials
Concrete
Two Large Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two cast concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Statues
Materials
Concrete
Antique Bronze Plate By Auguste Cain, "Tigresse portant un paon à ses petits"
By Auguste Cain
Located in Greven, DE
, a sitting lion, a reclining deer, or his large french rooster.
Although several authors and the
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Refectory Table or Side Table
Located in Lisse, NL
anyone visiting.
This hand-carved refectory table with sitting lions on the wedges (image 4 and 5) can
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Imperial Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of marble statues of Chinese Imperial Guardian Lions. Traditional Chinese lion figures each
Category
Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Victorian Rose Gold Fighting lion locket
Located in Wallkill, NY
Such fierce lions getting ready to pounce!
European cut diamond sitting in the lions mouth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Bronze Statue of Boy with Lion
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Statue marked Steven Bennett. Statue is of a boy sitting on a lion with allegorical scenes on the
Category
20th Century Statues
Pair of English 1880s Large Carved Oak Lions on Square Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
majesting lions sitting obediently on a square base. The precision of the carving is quite impressive, the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
1960s Teakwood Lion Figurine by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg Denmark
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
natural grain that adds to its charm. The figurine depicts a lion in a sitting position, with its legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Vintage Imperial Lion Statues, Chinese, Bronze, Bookends, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Bold, sitting guardian lion figure with overt Oriental influence
Great, exaggerated detail to the face
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Magnificent Large Pair of Cast Bronze Medici Lions, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
century.
The lions are sitting on their haunches with one front paw on a sphere, and they are facing
Category
Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2.59 Carat Oval Cut Jade and Lion Cub Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
hue. The gem is cradled by a 14 karat rose gold lion cub, sitting atop the stone, giving the ring a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Carved Oak Marble-Top Coffee Center Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality carving on this 1920s coffee table.
Black and grey veined marble top sitting on three
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Miniature Cassone
Located in San Francisco, CA
turnings, sitting on lion paw feet, and with working iron lock. (Possibly a furniture makers sample). Italy
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
English 19 Century Renaissance Revival Center Table
By Alexander Roux
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
; the table sitting on three lions paw feet. A masterwork of carving. English circa 1870.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Persian Animal Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a beige field
Category
Late 20th Century Steampunk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mid 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Temple Decoration
Located in Yonkers, NY
mounted on custom base. Created in China during the 1850s, this foo dog sculpture features a lion sitting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of English Coade Stone Sitting Lions
Located in Stamford, CT
This pair of sculpted coade stone male lions with paw on sphere are covered with lichens and moss
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Statues
Materials
Coade Stone
Gold Sitting Lion Statue with Jade Eyes by California Pottery
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Early 1970s lion statue by California Pottery features jade eyes and a gold finish. Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Gold Sitting Lion Statue with Jade Eyes by California Pottery
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Early 1970s lion statue by California Pottery features jade eyes and a gold finish. Good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
A Pair Of Luneville Faience Lions
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Luneville faience sitting lions, with polychrome decoration, French, c.1810, as is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Ferregamo Lion and Elephant Jungle Scarf
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Ferregamo silk scarf depicting a sitting lion and overseeing elephant, with his trunk up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Scarves
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS Emerald, Diamond and Gold Lion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels. An Emerald and Diamond Brooch, designed as a stylized sitting lion of polished
Category
French Brooches
Seated Lion Sculpture, Enameled Sandstone, by P. Jouve, France
By Paul Jouve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul Jouve sculptor (1878-1973) & Emile Muller ceramist (1915-1988)
sitting lion, early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
PAIR OF CARVED VERONA MARBLE LIONS
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of Italian Verona Marble Lions carved sitting upright on their back legs on top of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Statues
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Octagonal Center or Dining Table Carved Recumbant Lion Base
Located in Wells, ME
there are four full bodied carved recumbant lions sitting on the platform base, looking out from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Young God with an Amphora Candlestick Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A Classic bronze candlestick lamp, a young god holing an Amphora and sitting on a lion skin which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
English Regency Period Reeded Iron Garden Bench
Located in Shustoke, GB
, the whole in reeded iron and riveted construction, sitting on replaced lions paw feet, stripped and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Louis XIV Style Fauteuil Walnut Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
upholstered back and leather seat and arm rests with spaced brass stud trim, terminating in carved lion heads
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Circa 1930s Garnet
Old Cut Diamond Crossover Ring 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
almandine measures 4.50 millimetres.
Hallmarks
15ct - 15ct gold
'lion sitting' - England
'triangle with
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Bitossi, Aldo londi, Ceramic Lion Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in NICE, FR
Ceramic sculpture of a sitting lion, with curls forming the lion's mane, designed by Aldo Londi in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Sitting Kwan-Im on Lion
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant carved Chinese piece, dramatic and a great size for display. Very well made.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Putti Urns
Located in London, GB
A highly decorative pair of garden urns each with a pair of putti sitting atop a lion mask. The
Category
20th Century European Planters and Jardinieres
French 19th Century Bronze Table Lamp by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Fairfax, VA
representing different arts and sitting on a stand with lion feet.
One three-way light 250 max
Box pleated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Regency Lion Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful pair of English Gothic Revival andirons with true bronze lions sitting on wrought
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chim...
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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There is a range of sitting lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sitting lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and ceramic. There are all kinds of sitting lions available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Sitting lions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many sitting lions are appealing in their simplicity, but Aldo Londi and Bitossi produced popular sitting lions that are worth a look.
How Much are Sitting Lions?
Sitting lions can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,200, while the lowest priced sells for $320 and the highest can go for as much as $67,500.
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