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Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion

Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Eye catching whimsical lion sculpture or figure, hand carved, in a naive style, paint decorated and

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia
Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia

Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk-art approach distinctly his own. When he was an

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion

Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion

$4,150

H 35 in W 39 in D 12 in

Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Eye catching whimsical lion sculpture or figure, hand carved, in a naive style, paint decorated and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Montopoli Arno Terracotta Lion Relief Plate, Folk Art, Italy, 1960
Montopoli Arno Terracotta Lion Relief Plate, Folk Art, Italy, 1960

Montopoli Arno Terracotta Lion Relief Plate, Folk Art, Italy, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Montopoli Arno Italian Plate with a Lion An unusual piece made in terracotta marked Montopolyi

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion
Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

carved and bleached or limed wood figure of a standing male lion with glass eyes and decorative saddle

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Folk art walking stick depicting a fight between lions. Italy 1840.
Folk art walking stick depicting a fight between lions. Italy 1840.

Folk art walking stick depicting a fight between lions. Italy 1840.

Located in Milan, IT

Folk art walking stick: single naturally growing boxwood branch with various angles, punctuated by

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine
Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique signed Folk Art lion figurine. In the form of a recumbent lion. Signed to the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions

By Frost

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Frost pattern design from Maine, late 19th century. Museum mounted and ready to hang.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Plate with Lion Motif
Plate with Lion Motif

Plate with Lion Motif

$44,945

H 0.79 in Dm 7.09 in

Plate with Lion Motif

Located in London, GB

A plate of silver gilt bronze, incised with a large image of a roaring lion. The lion is depicted

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

A 1700s Norwegian Lion Tankard
A 1700s Norwegian Lion Tankard

A 1700s Norwegian Lion Tankard

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 6.5 in D 5.04 in

A 1700s Norwegian Lion Tankard

Located in Skien, NO

. This museum-quality tankard is a stunning piece of Norwegian folk art, making it an extraordinary

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Antiquities

Materials

Birch, Nutwood, Wood

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp

By Architectural Fiberglass

Located in Buffalo, NY

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp..Salvaged from Crystal

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Chrome

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

$3,495

H 24.81 in W 32.29 in D 11.03 in

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion
Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion

$2,200

H 5.32 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion

Located in Mexico City, MX

A big Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a sea lion. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by an

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Glazed stoneware ridge epi, 1973 by Pierre Lion.
Glazed stoneware ridge epi, 1973 by Pierre Lion.

Glazed stoneware ridge epi, 1973 by Pierre Lion.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Glazed stoneware ridge epi by Pierre Lion. Artist signature under the base. 1973. H : 17.3 x 6.7

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand
Wonderful Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand

Wonderful Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand Just a wonderful antique lion’s head in

Category

Antique 19th Century European Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Painting on Canvas of a Lion by Blanko Paradis
Vintage Painting on Canvas of a Lion by Blanko Paradis

Vintage Painting on Canvas of a Lion by Blanko Paradis

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting mid century acrylic painting on canvas of an aging lion in repose with flowers and trees

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

1930 Annuaire des Beaux-Arts et Bibliophilie by Adolphe Lion - 2Y281
1930 Annuaire des Beaux-Arts et Bibliophilie by Adolphe Lion - 2Y281

1930 Annuaire des Beaux-Arts et Bibliophilie by Adolphe Lion - 2Y281

$126Sale Price|65% Off

H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 1.19 in

1930 Annuaire des Beaux-Arts et Bibliophilie by Adolphe Lion - 2Y281

Located in Bordeaux, FR

, authored by Adolphe Lion, is a unique treasure for art and bibliophilia enthusiasts. It provides valuable

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion
Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Located in Lowestoft, GB

the carts to conceal the lions and tigers as they were wheeled in to the show. The faux wooden cages

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Carnival Art

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Vintage African Tapestry of  Ethiopian "Lion of Judah"  in Cream, Red, Black
Vintage African Tapestry of  Ethiopian "Lion of Judah"  in Cream, Red, Black

Vintage African Tapestry of Ethiopian "Lion of Judah" in Cream, Red, Black

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2051 Ethiopian tapestry, Lion of Judah textile, vintage African wall art

Category

Mid-20th Century Botswanan Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask
Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imagination. A similar lion head featured in a Japanese art book is noted as having been made in Yunnan

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

1970s Lions Bench or Side Table in Wood and Rope
1970s Lions Bench or Side Table in Wood and Rope

1970s Lions Bench or Side Table in Wood and Rope

Located in Miami, FL

A playful yet sculptural vintage children’s lion bench in the form of a lion, crafted from solid

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 23 in D 3 in

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze
Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze

Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s Baroque Revival Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Lion Figure, English, Giltwood, Decorative Ornament, Mid Georgian
Antique Carved Lion Figure, English, Giltwood, Decorative Ornament, Mid Georgian

Antique Carved Lion Figure, English, Giltwood, Decorative Ornament, Mid Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved lion figure. An English, giltwood decorative desk or mantle ornament

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century
Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century

Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Possibly designs for Chenets.

Category

Antique 1750s French Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

Located in Dallas, TX

A Pair Of 17th Century Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Padded Rests On

Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in

Category

Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now worn to perfection.

Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900
Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast. Bursting with character, the lion

Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900
Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast. Bursting with character, the lion

Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Pride of Lions, Lithograph by Judith Bledsoe
A Pride of Lions, Lithograph by Judith Bledsoe

A Pride of Lions, Lithograph by Judith Bledsoe

By Judith Bledsoe

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bledsoe print are rendered in a simple manner emblematic of the artist's Folk art-inspired style.

Category

1970s Folk Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now worn to perfection.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Branko Paradis Painting on Canvas of a Lion or Panther with Birds
Branko Paradis Painting on Canvas of a Lion or Panther with Birds

Branko Paradis Painting on Canvas of a Lion or Panther with Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout acrylic painting on canvas of a panther eyeing some unsuspecting flamingos while a bird looks on, executed in a charming naive style. Signed paradis 81 and presented in a wo...

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion
Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion

Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion

Located in PARIS, FR

Tiny opium weight in bonze with brownish patina in the shape of a Buddhist guardian lion, also name

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

lions found across Thai, Khmer, and Chinese temple art. Keywords: Thai bronze Singha lion, Khmer

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads
Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads

Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads

$1,592Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 6.3 in

Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

the late 19th century, circa 1880. Rooted in the tradition of French folk art, these sculptural pieces

Category

Antique 19th Century French Torchères

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Colonial Santos, to primitive folk art, icons and devotional objects, please be sure to check our other

Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions
Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions, they are rounded chunky

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005
Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005

Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005

$575

H 8.5 in W 8.75 in D 4 in

Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005

Located in High Point, NC

Large pottery lion of clear yellow glaze having applied curly clay mane, tail, and whiskers, pencil

Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847
Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847

Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847

$70 / set

H 6.25 in W 10 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Animal Prints, Lions and Tigers, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of Lions and tigers Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color

Category

Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions
Midcentury Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions

Midcentury Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions

$4,700 / set

H 33 in W 16 in D 16 in

Midcentury Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of midcentury Italian lions, male and female crafted in terracotta with a white glaze and

Category

20th Century Italian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Carved Wood Lion Sculpture by Hector Rascon
Carved Wood Lion Sculpture by Hector Rascon

Carved Wood Lion Sculpture by Hector Rascon

$1,600

H 15 in W 28 in D 13 in

Carved Wood Lion Sculpture by Hector Rascon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Cool 1990’s hand carved and painted wood lion by renowned New Mexico folk artist Hector Rascon

Category

1990s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Surreal Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner 3'9'' x 9'5''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Gustavberg
Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Gustavberg

Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Gustavberg

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculpture was made by Lisa Larson for Gustavberg. The piece is signed on the underside.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat
Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat

Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat

$1,100

W 14 in L 15 in

Lion Khotan Antique Rug Mat

Located in New York, NY

Khotan region from East Turkestan. A lion standing alone on ivory ground. It’s rather tiny which makes it

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Indian Folk art sculpture of a roaring lion
Indian Folk art sculpture of a roaring lion

Indian Folk art sculpture of a roaring lion

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 31.5 in D 15.36 in

Indian Folk art sculpture of a roaring lion

Located in BORDEAUX, FR

Folk art Hand painted sculpture of a roaring lion from an Indian processional chariot

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fairground Lion
Fairground Lion

Fairground Lion

Unavailable

H 40.95 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in

Fairground Lion

Located in Snellegem, BE

Early 20th century polychrome decorated beech fairground lion

Category

Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Robust Tramp Art Mirror Frame with Lions & Eagle Dated 1922
Fine Robust Tramp Art Mirror Frame with Lions & Eagle Dated 1922

Fine Robust Tramp Art Mirror Frame with Lions & Eagle Dated 1922

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Large spectacular tramp art mirror with a heraldic crest of carved lions and topped with an eagle

Category

Early 20th Century American Mirrors

Industrial Mold Lion Mask
Industrial Mold Lion Mask

Industrial Mold Lion Mask

Unavailable

H 14 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Industrial Mold Lion Mask

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Steel Industrial mold lion mask.

Category

1990s American Masks

11th Century Nepalese Lion "Singha"
11th Century Nepalese Lion "Singha"

11th Century Nepalese Lion "Singha"

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 5 in

11th Century Nepalese Lion "Singha"

Located in Hudson, NY

11th century Nepalese lion made of sandstone.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Antiquities

Pair of Roman Bronze Lion Roundels with Handles
Pair of Roman Bronze Lion Roundels with Handles

Pair of Roman Bronze Lion Roundels with Handles

Unavailable

H 7.4 in W 7.4 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Roman Bronze Lion Roundels with Handles

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Exhibiting a rather handsome and charming faces, these lion-headed appliqués would have been used

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions
Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions

Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions

Located in Stamford, GB

A possibly unique pair of folding wrought iron and tole circus lions, believed to have flanked the

Category

Mid-20th Century English Primitive Carnival Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts
18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts

18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts

Unavailable

H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in

18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts

Located in Paris, FR

The French art of handicrafts presented us, until approximately 1850, with many admirable, valuable

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Cast Iron Roaring Lion Fragment
19th Century Cast Iron Roaring Lion Fragment

19th Century Cast Iron Roaring Lion Fragment

Unavailable

H 9 in W 13 in D 2 in

19th Century Cast Iron Roaring Lion Fragment

Located in North Egremont, MA

Cast iron architectural fragment mounted on a custom museum mount. Strong form and detail on this rare fragment dating to the mid-19th century. Nice weathered surface.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Superb Large Late 19th Century Highly Decorative Carved Oak Rampant Lion
Superb Large Late 19th Century Highly Decorative Carved Oak Rampant Lion

Superb Large Late 19th Century Highly Decorative Carved Oak Rampant Lion

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb large late 19th century, circa 1880 highly decorative carved oak rampant lion. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Lion Animal Giclee Print on Paper
Lion Animal Giclee Print on Paper

Lion Animal Giclee Print on Paper

By Pam Smilow/Gert Mathiesen Collaboration

Located in New York, NY

This Lion animal giclée print on paper by husband and wife artists Pam Smilow and Gert Mathiesen is

Category

2010s Folk Art Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Archival Paper, Giclée

Mandalay Lions
Mandalay Lions

Mandalay Lions

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

Mandalay Lions

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair - Antique Carved and Gilt Wood Mandalay Lions with Colored Glass Detail on Base

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Carved Rosewood Lion
Carved Rosewood Lion

Carved Rosewood Lion

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 7.5 in

Carved Rosewood Lion

Located in New York, NY

A carved rosewood lion, possibly Indian

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Lion Snuffbox
19th Century Lion Snuffbox

19th Century Lion Snuffbox

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Lion Snuffbox

Located in Paris, FR

Little walnut tree snuffbox in the shape of a lion, with an opening on the back, helped by a silver

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Polychromatic Snuff Box Lion, 18th Century
Polychromatic Snuff Box Lion, 18th Century

Polychromatic Snuff Box Lion, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in

Polychromatic Snuff Box Lion, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Erotic boxwood snuff box With mercurysed eyes in shape of lion, France.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Lion Figure
Early 20th Century Folk Art Lion Figure

Early 20th Century Folk Art Lion Figure

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H 20 in W 25 in D 6 in

Early 20th Century Folk Art Lion Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art lion figure We are proud to offer and early 20th century Folk Art

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon Free Shipping within the United

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Huge Indian Folk-Art Lion Figure
Huge Indian Folk-Art Lion Figure

Huge Indian Folk-Art Lion Figure

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H 24 in W 32 in D 10 in

Huge Indian Folk-Art Lion Figure

Located in London, GB

A large hand carved section wood folk art figure of a roaring lion. Colourful and full of character

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Lion
Folk Art Lion

Folk Art Lion

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H 24 in W 25 in D 12 in

Folk Art Lion

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very decorative folk art figure of a lion in hand-hammered sheet metal tacked tp a wooden core

Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Incredible Folk Art Lion Sculpture by David Alvarez
Incredible Folk Art Lion Sculpture by David Alvarez

Incredible Folk Art Lion Sculpture by David Alvarez

Located in Houston, TX

Awesome Hand carved lion sculpture by artist David Alvarez. Lion has a wild twine mane and three

Category

Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia
Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia

Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk-art approach distinctly his own. When he was an

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia
Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia

Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk-art approach distinctly his own. When he was an

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

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Burlap, Oil

Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century
Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century

Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE NAIVE/FAIRGROUND TYPE DISPLAY FIGURE With the most charming face (and lean) how could you now love this guy? Wonderfully handcrafted and hand painted. Possibly originally mad...

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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Folk Art Carved Androcles Lion Figure
Folk Art Carved Androcles Lion Figure

Folk Art Carved Androcles Lion Figure

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H 8 in W 15 in D 6 in

Folk Art Carved Androcles Lion Figure

Located in London, GB

An unusually detailed example of a mid-20th century Folk Art lion figure. Unique in its formed with

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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Guatemalan Nahuala Lion's Leg Folk Art Table with Five Drawers
Antique Painted Guatemalan Nahuala Lion's Leg Folk Art Table with Five Drawers

Antique Painted Guatemalan Nahuala Lion's Leg Folk Art Table with Five Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lion's Foot table from the Highlands of Guatemala, also called a Nahuala (animal spirit) table

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Lion
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Lion

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Lion

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An Scandinavian wooden sculpture of a lion, hand made and painted in the early 1900's.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Folky Lion
Carved Folky Lion

Carved Folky Lion

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H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in

Carved Folky Lion

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved primitive crouching lion on base with black eyes and carved teeth, American, c.1930-1940

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Hardwood

Striking Hand-Carved Art Deco Lions Head
Striking Hand-Carved Art Deco Lions Head

Striking Hand-Carved Art Deco Lions Head

Located in Peekskill, NY

We recently acquired a small group of early Folk Art from the estate of a long time collector and

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Folk Art

Striking Hand Carved Art Deco Lions Head
Striking Hand Carved Art Deco Lions Head

Striking Hand Carved Art Deco Lions Head

Located in Peekskill, NY

We recently acquired a small group of early Folk Art from the estate of a long time collector and

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Fairground Lion Shooting Target, circa 1910
Fairground Lion Shooting Target, circa 1910

Fairground Lion Shooting Target, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

. This lot is a one off very rare and highly decorative antique handmade fairground folk art cast metal

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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Japanese Folk Art Paper Mâché Tiger with Bobble Head
Japanese Folk Art Paper Mâché Tiger with Bobble Head

Japanese Folk Art Paper Mâché Tiger with Bobble Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese papier mâché lion is an empeccable display of stunning Japanese Folk Art. The vibrant

Category

20th Century Japanese Toys

Materials

Paper

St. Jerome and the Lion / Spanish Colonial Art
St. Jerome and the Lion / Spanish Colonial Art

St. Jerome and the Lion / Spanish Colonial Art

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H 18.25 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

St. Jerome and the Lion / Spanish Colonial Art

Located in Dallas, TX

a Spanish Colonial framed oil on tin religious study depicting Saint Jerome and the lion

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Metal

Charming Advertising Sign, Re Lion Oxo for Winter Health
Charming Advertising Sign, Re Lion Oxo for Winter Health

Charming Advertising Sign, Re Lion Oxo for Winter Health

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A charming advertising sign, Re Lion Oxo for Winter Health This is delightful piece showing a

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Signs

Materials

Paper

2007 Signed Pottery Lion by Crystal King, Seagrove, NC
2007 Signed Pottery Lion by Crystal King, Seagrove, NC

2007 Signed Pottery Lion by Crystal King, Seagrove, NC

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

2007 signed pottery lion by Crystal King, Seagrove, NC. The animal figures are hard to find and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Circa 1960s English Pub Sign for the "Lion & Lamb" Painted by Stanley Chew
Circa 1960s English Pub Sign for the "Lion & Lamb" Painted by Stanley Chew

Circa 1960s English Pub Sign for the "Lion & Lamb" Painted by Stanley Chew

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1960s English pub sign for the "Lion & Lamb" painted by Stanley Chew. Featuring the iconic

Category

Vintage 1960s British Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Treacle Glazed Lion Doorstop
English Treacle Glazed Lion Doorstop

English Treacle Glazed Lion Doorstop

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H 7 in W 10 in D 2.5 in

English Treacle Glazed Lion Doorstop

Located in Nantucket, MA

English Treacle Glazed Lion Doorstop

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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lion Theatre Mask with Articulating Jaw
Lion Theatre Mask with Articulating Jaw

Lion Theatre Mask with Articulating Jaw

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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

Lion Theatre Mask with Articulating Jaw

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderfully realistic late 20th century Lion theatre mask with articulating jaw to allow a roar. In

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Late 20th Century English Masks

English Pub Sign - The Red Lion Inn
English Pub Sign - The Red Lion Inn

English Pub Sign - The Red Lion Inn

Located in Austin, TX

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a red lion on a golden-yellow

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20th Century British Signs

African 1960's Masai Lion Spear Pair
African 1960's Masai Lion Spear Pair

African 1960's Masai Lion Spear Pair

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H 64.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.25 in

African 1960's Masai Lion Spear Pair

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage 1960's pair of African spears. Right of passage Masai Tribe lion spears, possibly made for

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Vintage 1960s Central African Tribal Tribal Art

Carved Wooden Polychrome Carousel Standing Lion Figure
Carved Wooden Polychrome Carousel Standing Lion Figure

Carved Wooden Polychrome Carousel Standing Lion Figure

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a carved wooden polychrome carousel standing lion figure, not as common as the

Category

Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions
Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions

Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions

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H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Fairground or Circus Entrance Lions

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Magnificent pair of large circus or fairground display lions, handmade and painted thick gauge

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Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask
A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask

A Japanese Articulated Lion Dance (Shishimai) Mask

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Japanese mask originally used in traditional lion dances (shishimai)to scare away evil

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Patinated Bronze Stylized Lion Sculpture - 1Y183
Early 20th Century Patinated Bronze Stylized Lion Sculpture - 1Y183

Early 20th Century Patinated Bronze Stylized Lion Sculpture - 1Y183

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This antique bronze sculpture features a stylized lion, crafted with a patinated finish. The piece

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Silver Lion Tetradrachm Coin from Leontini, 450 BC
Ancient Greek Silver Lion Tetradrachm Coin from Leontini, 450 BC

Ancient Greek Silver Lion Tetradrachm Coin from Leontini, 450 BC

Located in London, GB

lion, framed by four plump grains of barley. The inscription reads: Leontinon ‘Of the Leontines

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sicilian Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1977 English Pub Sign for the "Red Lion" by David Fisher
1977 English Pub Sign for the "Red Lion" by David Fisher

1977 English Pub Sign for the "Red Lion" by David Fisher

By David Fisher

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1977 dated & signed English pub sign for the "Red Lion". Double sided on wood in original frame

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Naive Pressed Metal Heraldic Lion Tavern or Warrant Sign
19th Century Naive Pressed Metal Heraldic Lion Tavern or Warrant Sign

19th Century Naive Pressed Metal Heraldic Lion Tavern or Warrant Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th century Naïve pressed metal heraldic Lion Tavern or Warrant sign, original paint, with some

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Antique Late 19th Century English Signs

19th Century Carved and Gilded Lion from a Frisian Ships Rudder
19th Century Carved and Gilded Lion from a Frisian Ships Rudder

19th Century Carved and Gilded Lion from a Frisian Ships Rudder

Located in Buisson, FR

A nicely carved and gilded lion from a Frisian ships rudder. Rare Folk Art piece. Friesland. The

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Early 20th Century Large Pair of Carved Lion Fairground Architectural Corbels
Early 20th Century Large Pair of Carved Lion Fairground Architectural Corbels

Early 20th Century Large Pair of Carved Lion Fairground Architectural Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fantastic pair of fairground architectural carved corbels, would have likely been situated on a large ride or attraction in the early part of the 20th century. Each corbels has la...

Category

Early 20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage 20th Century Brass Tripod Lamp Base with Lion's Paw Feet - 2Y242
Vintage 20th Century Brass Tripod Lamp Base with Lion's Paw Feet - 2Y242

Vintage 20th Century Brass Tripod Lamp Base with Lion's Paw Feet - 2Y242

Located in Bordeaux, FR

with lion's paw feet and three branches. The lamp has a classic 1940s style, making it a great addition

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 19th century carved lion figure An early 19th century hand carved Italian or Spanish

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Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Paint

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions Traces of Gilt and Paint
Large Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions Traces of Gilt and Paint

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions Traces of Gilt and Paint

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Fantastic folk art appeal in this well proportioned wood carved lions. There are remnants of

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Sergio Bustamante Mounted Lion Head
Large Sergio Bustamante Mounted Lion Head

Large Sergio Bustamante Mounted Lion Head

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H 21.66 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in

Large Sergio Bustamante Mounted Lion Head

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Mounted lion head. Bronze and copper elements, cut bent and assembled, circa 1960. Sergio

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Sculpture “Resting Lion” by Henrik Starcke, Denmark, 1959
Sculpture “Resting Lion” by Henrik Starcke, Denmark, 1959

Sculpture “Resting Lion” by Henrik Starcke, Denmark, 1959

Located in Stockholm, SE

Limestone. A version of this lion can still be seen at Bakkegårdsskolen in Gentofte, Denmark

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog
Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Italian White Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Lion, Northern Italy, 17th Century
Italian White Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Lion, Northern Italy, 17th Century

Italian White Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Lion, Northern Italy, 17th Century

Located in Brussels, BE

Italian white carrara marble sculpture of a lion, northern Italy, 17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing

Located in Bristol, GB

attention to detail throughout. Depicting one male and one female guardian lion. The male holding a ball

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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