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What does a lion statue symbolize?

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What does a lion statue symbolize?
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
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Large Brown Patinated Bronze Lion Sculpture Art Deco style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco style brown patinated bronze lion sculpture. This bronze animal statue represents a lion
Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique 19th Century Bronze Lion Sculpture, European Animalier Naturalist Style Decorative Bronze
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

1970s Patinated Bronze Lion Sculpture on a Base, Classical Style. Signed Lacroix
Located in Marbella, ES
Small decorative bronze lion sculpture with an aged patina, depicted reclining on an oval base. The
Category

Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Stucco

Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Lion Sculpture Art Statue
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Brea, CA
and our in-stock inventory sells fast Sculpture #162 Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture Sculpture
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lion Sculpture, Proud Lion, in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Proud Lion bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti is an lion statue combining
Category

20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lion Sculpture on Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco sculpture, crafted in France circa 1930, depicts a powerful lion in silvered
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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