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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 fighting a snake, mounted on a dark oval base.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Lion Sculptures with Aged Patina
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant Mirror-Image Pair of Continental Bronze Lion Sculptures. Sculptures are finely cast with expressive facial features, richly textured manes, and muscular bodies captured in a ...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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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 Figure for Luxury Home & Interior Décor This exceptional 19th-century antique br...
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Antique 1880s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

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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.
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Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta, Stucco

19th Century Reclining Bronze Lion Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Attractive patina and well-preserved details throughout. Keywords: Bronze lion, reclining lion sculpture, animalier bronze, 19th-century bronze, antique lion, decorative sculpture, ...
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Seated Bronze Lion Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming 19th-century bronze sculpture depicting a seated lion, one of the most enduring symbols of strength, vigilance, royalty, and courage in European decorative arts.
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Antique 1890s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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