Lion Orb
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Late 19th Century Brass Lion's Head Andirons
Located in Bradenton, FL
round shaped orbs and stunning brass lion's head crests in the bottom center. Heavy brass has a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the XIX century
Elegant lions of the Quing Dynasty carved in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
circular gankyil medallion / orb and scrolling spiral foliate motif to one end, other having large lion
Category
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or orb and the other having
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Monumental Sublime Fleur de Lis Motife French Antique Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental large pair of andirons, each is surmounted by detailed sculptures of a lion flanked by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Brass
Samuel Yellin Style, Italian Renaissance, Andirons, Black Wrought Iron, 1920s
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Stamford, CT
to Samuel Yellin with orb finials scrolled weaved brackets and ring decorations. The pair having
Category
Vintage 1910s Renaissance Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 71 in W 21 in D 33 in
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in Portland, OR
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Orb with the heavens in dark blue with gold stars. Constellation figures. Housed in the original
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Louis the Bavarian in Sepia Tones: Sovereignty Enthroned, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
is adorned with carved figures, possibly lions, symbolizing the power and courage associated with
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
19th Century, Dutch Colonial End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
. Flanking each apron atop the legs appear eight lions' heads in full relief. The legs are a marvelous
Category
Antique 1870s Dutch Dutch Colonial End Tables
Materials
Brass
Enormous Oil Painting by Ralph Wolfe Cowan
By Ralph Wolfe Cowan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of a Princess and Prince at the side of aa lion who is grasping an orb.
Ralph Cowan was the premier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
scaled fish tails. The undulating forms intertwine and wrap around orbs with more fish scale
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Oak
Huge Majestic 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Revival Fire Grate-Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
pair of massive proudly standing bulbous andirons with orbed finials and female masks to the scrolled
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
H 33.67 in W 45.28 in D 25.79 in
Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Cupid standing on top, below are two lions, their paws resting on spheres and their bodies covered in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 26.38 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
painted rock crystal inset eyes, as well as a rock crystal orbs to the middle of his forehead and the
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
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Pair of Decorative Chinese Turquoise Blue Medium Foo Dogs Sculptures, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, medium size, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Bellhop Monkey Dual Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
MAITLAND SMITH FIGURAL MONKEY LAMP.
The bellhop monkey is holding two urn form torches.
Beaded, ruched lampshades.
Ornately carved.
Light control is on the cord.
Height 25" Width 14"...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Antique Iron Foo Dog Censer
Located in Somis, CA
An original 19th century iron foo dog incense burner. Well-fashioned in a standing position, wearing a collar decorated with bells. The large head with open jaws and curly eyebrows, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Bronze Metal Trophy Urn Planter Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Maitland Smith Dark Bronze pair of Urns
These urns are part of a two piece set of cast dark bronze metal, trophy urn with side handles, measuring 13" height x 10" width x 6.38" sq...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze
Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style
Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary orb inside with intriguing details from the Taisho period.
May be suspended fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade sometime during the 19th century in China. The guardian lions are sometimes referred to a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 4"W x 3"D x 3.5"H #3295
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Vintage Granite Stone Garden Pagoda 4 Pieces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite 12 x 12 diameter so it can work in alotvot places. Indoor or outdoor as a candleholder or a incense burner or just decorative. Hand cut and originally polished by hand this be...
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very large pair of Chinese carved wood foo dogs. Beautiful patina of worn painted finish.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs. Gorgeous design, colors, and details. See our collection of foo dogs in our inventory.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Maitland Smith Chinese Coromandel Faux Tortoise Shell Sculpture Pedestal Stand
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A Chinese Coramandel Faux Tortoise Shell pedestal or sculpture stand by Maitland Smith, Circa 1980s. Features a traditional Grecian form with decorative foliate motifs, a floral urn ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Pedestals
Materials
Resin, Hardwood
H 42.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest features two deep drawers with brass drop handles. Tapered square legs and the lustrous go...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades.
Antique Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chines...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Oriental Blue & White Large Foo Dog Terracotta Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage blue & white foo dog. No chips or breaks. Incredible details. Dimensions: 18 H x 16 W x 9 D.
Category
Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of cream and brown glazed Foo dogs made in Italy for Paul Hanson.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Recent Sales
Edwardian Lion Bangle Bracelet
Located in Wimberley, TX
glory of a figural lion head with ruby cabochon eye and pointed canines of white gold.
Category
20th Century Edwardian More Bracelets
Materials
Ruby, 15k Gold
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Diamond Lion on Green Malachite Energy Necklace 18k Gold and Sterling Silver
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
lion crafted in 18k rose gold and sterling silver. Embellished with brown diamonds, the lion appears to
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Large 19th C. Carrara Marble Lion with Orb on Stand by Pietro Simoni Da Barga
Located in New York, NY
A large 19th C. Carrara marble Lion with Orb on stand after Pietro Simoni Da Barga's famous
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 11.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Sergio Bustamante Hanging Orb Sculpture, Rare and Whimsical
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
Intriguing sculpture by Sergio Bustamante. A large ovoid orb with multiple elements that are iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Abstract Sculptures
Pair of Second Empire Style Agate Orbs on Plinths with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
This pair of second empire style agate orbs on plinths have lions claw feet of gilt bronze with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Pair of Large Stone Garden Entrance Guardian Lions
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
stone standing male lions with paws on an orb
The sculptures depict standing Male Lions with an orb
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Statues
Materials
Stone
19th Century French Decorative Pair of Ormolu Medici Lions
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medici lion, a leg on an orb and resting on a molded base decorated with a painted frieze simulating
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Lion Baroque Louis XIV
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Lion Baroque Louis XIV.
Direct from
Category
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 44.25 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
A Pair of Large-Scale Dutch Delft Vases
Located in New York, NY
finial in the form of a rampant lion with an orb.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Vases
Grand 19th Century Bronze French Baroque Andirons with Pegasus Winged Horses
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of impressive and grand 19th century bronze French Baroque andirons feature lions' heads
Category
Antique 1860s French Baroque Andirons
Elaborate Pair of Tall 19th Century Gilt Brass Chenet
Located in London, GB
column is topped by small pegged orbs above delicately cut crown finials. The columns with swags and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Ormolu
Austrian Armorial Porcelain Large Part Dinner Service
By Pirkenhammer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crusader over a lion in profile within a stylized
scrolling cartouche surround surmounted by an orb and
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Footed Cup & Saucer
By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
, its head protruding to form the top of the handle with a gold orb in its mouth, the lower section of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Processional Cross with Christ. Copper, Enamel. Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Madrid, ES
. On the back: with remains of enamel, Christ on the Throne, holding the Orb of Creation, and, on the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Religious Items
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Monumental Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Malachite Obelisks, early 20th century
Located in London, GB
malachite orbs.
The obelisks stand on malachite and walnut rectangular stepped plinth bases that are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Obelisks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
H 87.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Blue Marble Orb or Sphere-Neo-Classical Patinated Tripod Stand with Lion's Faces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome blue marble orb or sphere resting on a neo-classical stand. The tripod stand has a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Large Verde Antico Marble Lions with Orbs by Pietro Simoni Da Barga
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and impressive Italian Verde Antico Marble Lions with Orbs, after Pietro Simoni Da
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
English 1920s Brass Umbrella Stand with Double-Headed Eagle Heraldic Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass umbrella stand from the early 20th century, with lion ring pulls and heraldic coat
Category
Early 20th Century English Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Chanel Heraldic Double Lion Brooch
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
dablings as a crest, a pair of bronze lions holding a golden orb.
This Goossens brooch is also available
Category
Vintage 1960s French Medieval Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Chanel Heraldic Double Lion Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
dablings as a crest, a pair of bronze lions holding a golden orb.
This Goossens brooch is also
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Stunning 1930s Lion Store Velvet and Fox Jacket
Located in New York, NY
The Lion Store opened in Toledo, Ohio in the 1860s when the city was an industrial powerhouse. It
Category
1930s American Jackets
Antique English Lion Garden Stone Sculpture, Southampton, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
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A marvelously lifelike antique English sculpture of a lion standing
Category
Early 20th Century French Statues
Materials
Stone
Early 18th Century Norwegian Burr Birchwood Peg Tankard
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
crowned lion holding an orb between its front paws. With a scalloped handle with incised and carved
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Norwegian Pitchers
Materials
Birch
Medieval Style Terracotta Fireplace - 19th Century - # C3046
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
an orb in its left hand. It carries on its stomach a shield bearing the coat of arms of the Imperial
Category
20th Century Austrian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Staffordshire Standing Lions
By Staffordshire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Staffordshire standing lions, each one with paw raised on orb.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Chinese Blue Ceramic Guardian Lion
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a detailed pair of Chinese ceramic guardian lions. The lions are colored a variegated blue
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian 18th Century Bronze Lions
Located in Woodbury, CT
Each lion, one facing left, one right, have finely detailed faces and bodies.
Their front paws
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Diamond Lion on Green Malachite Energy Necklace 18k Gold and Sterling Silver
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
lion crafted in 18k rose gold and sterling silver. Embellished with brown diamonds, the lion appears to
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Eagle Lectern
Located in Chicago, IL
tripod base, each foot in the shape of a poised lion sculpture resting on a rectangular platform support
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Statues
Materials
Bronze
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lion orb you’re looking for. A lion orb — often made from stone, metal and marble — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lion orb, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lion orb bearing Empire or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lion orb over the years, but those crafted by Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Lion Orb?
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