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Antique Lion Bookends

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fascinating pair of antique carved lion bookends, with a wonderful hand-carved appearance.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Lion Bookends

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Wood

Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Lion Bookends Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti "JB 1570"
Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Lion Bookends Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti "JB 1570"

Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Lion Bookends Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti "JB 1570"

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Finish Lion Bookends "Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti" Marked JB 1570 to Rear.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Lion Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, English Pine, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, English Pine, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, English Pine, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a distinctive pair of antique carved lion bookends. An English pine book rest presented in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lion Bookends

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Pine

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Lion Bookends

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Iron

Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends
Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends

Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends

Located in New York, NY

This pair of bookends by Henri Mercie and Amalric Walter presents two sea lions poised atop rocky outcrops, their forms modeled with a quiet naturalism that emphasizes both mass and ...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Antique Lion Bookends

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Glass

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900
Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of lion Bronze bookends with great weight lions are well proportioned.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Lion Bookends

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s
Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s

Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s

By H. Payen

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s. Fantastic Pair of Lion Bronze sculptures, mounted over marble bases.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lion Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends
Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends

Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th Century pair of figural lion head and paws bookends. This is a very nice pair of 3 dimensional lion bookends.

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Early 20th Century Antique Lion Bookends

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Iron

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lion Bookends

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze "Sea Lion Bookends" by C Omin
Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze "Sea Lion Bookends" by C Omin

Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze "Sea Lion Bookends" by C Omin

By C. Omin

Located in London, GB

An iconic pair of bronze bookends by C Omin, finely modeled as Sea lions with their heads stretched out in a dynamic pose.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lion Bookends

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Bronze

Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian
Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian

Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Oriental, decorative stone censer or guardian lion bookends, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Lion Bookends

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Stone

Pair of Gilt Spelter Lions on Marble Bases
Pair of Gilt Spelter Lions on Marble Bases

Pair of Gilt Spelter Lions on Marble Bases

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Lion Bookends. Gilt spelter on original marble bases.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Lion Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lion Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions by Maurice Frecourt. From the 1920s
Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions by Maurice Frecourt. From the 1920s

Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions by Maurice Frecourt. From the 1920s

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Knivsta, SE

A charming Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and silver plate.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lion Bookends

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends
Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends

$1,190Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends A pair of bookends. Each bookend features a metallic sculpture of a big cat, with one being a lion and the other a tiger.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Lion Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Silvered Brass Anglo Indian Lion Sculptures Bookends
Pair of Silvered Brass Anglo Indian Lion Sculptures Bookends

Pair of Silvered Brass Anglo Indian Lion Sculptures Bookends

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of silvered brass Anglo Indian guarding lion sculptures or bookends.  

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Mid-17th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Lion Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900
Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900

Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Charming Victorian figures, of substantial form and superb colour Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Quality glazed ceramic with fine detail and personalit...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Lion Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair of Cast Sculptures Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova, 19th Century
Pair of Cast Sculptures Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova, 19th Century

Pair of Cast Sculptures Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova, 19th Century

By Antonio Canova

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Italian, 19th century, after a model by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) A pair of Sculptures lying lions These beautiful lions possibly bookends or doorstops are in good condition!

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19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Lion Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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Early 20th Century Bradley Hubbard Lion Tiger Cast Iron Bookends
Early 20th Century Bradley Hubbard Lion Tiger Cast Iron Bookends

Early 20th Century Bradley Hubbard Lion Tiger Cast Iron Bookends

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique circa 1915 cast iron Bradley and Hubbard lion and tiger bookends. Very striking and quite heavy, over 7 pounds each, marked BH on backs.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lion Bookends

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Iron

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sea Lions on Marble Base Bookends by Maurice Frecourt
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sea Lions on Marble Base Bookends by Maurice Frecourt

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sea Lions on Marble Base Bookends by Maurice Frecourt

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Brighton, GB

Large, heavy pair of Art Deco bookends by Maurice Frecourt, featuring silvered bronze sea lions / seals on green veined marble.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lion Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Lion Bookends by Carlier
Pair of Art Deco Lion Bookends by Carlier

Pair of Art Deco Lion Bookends by Carlier

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H 7.09 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Art Deco Lion Bookends by Carlier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fedex shipping:$ 125 Pair of Art Deco figural lion bookends signed Carlier depicting a male and female lion.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Lion Bookends

Edwardian Brass Unicorn & Lion Bookends
Edwardian Brass Unicorn & Lion Bookends

Edwardian Brass Unicorn & Lion Bookends

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H 5.88 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Edwardian Brass Unicorn & Lion Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Edwardian period pair of brass bookends, English. Featuring the lion & unicorn, the supporters of the English Royal Crest.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Lion Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Borghese Bookends Reclining Lions
Vintage Borghese Bookends Reclining Lions

Vintage Borghese Bookends Reclining Lions

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Vintage Borghese Bookends Reclining Lions. Fine detailing and beautiful work.

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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique Lion Bookends

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Bronze

Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France
Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France

Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of early 20th century Art Déco bronze and marble lions couple bookends by Émile Carlier, France By: Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier Material: stone, marble, metal, copper, bronze T...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lion Bookends

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper

A Pair of Hand Carved Marble Lions from Italy on Rectangular Plinths
A Pair of Hand Carved Marble Lions from Italy on Rectangular Plinths

A Pair of Hand Carved Marble Lions from Italy on Rectangular Plinths

Located in Dallas, TX

This fabulous pair of small hand carved Italian marble lions depicts two lions resting on their stomachs.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lion Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Italian Stoneware Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Stoneware Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Stoneware Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century

By Antonio Canova

Located in Knivsta, SE

Whether displayed indoors as classical sculpture or used as bold and elegant bookends, these lions bring gravitas and timeless beauty to any setting.

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1840s Italian Antique Lion Bookends

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Stoneware

Pompeian Bronze Lion Bookends by Paul Herzel
Pompeian Bronze Lion Bookends by Paul Herzel

Pompeian Bronze Lion Bookends by Paul Herzel

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H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Pompeian Bronze Lion Bookends by Paul Herzel

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Beautiful pair of bronze clad lion bookends by Pompeian Bronze with excellent patina.

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1920s American Neoclassical Antique Lion Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Finish Seated Lion Bookends
Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Finish Seated Lion Bookends

Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Finish Seated Lion Bookends

Located in Middleburg, VA

Pair of early 20th century gilt finish seated lion bookends circa 1910. Each measures 11" H, 5.5" W, 5.5" D.  

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Lion Bookends

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Wood, Paint

Antique Cast Metal French Renaissance Style Lucerne Lion Bookends, a Pair
Antique Cast Metal French Renaissance Style Lucerne Lion Bookends, a Pair

Antique Cast Metal French Renaissance Style Lucerne Lion Bookends, a Pair

By Bertel Thorvaldsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Cast Metal French Renaissance Style Lucerne Lion Bookends - a Pair. Item features formed from the public structure designed by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Antique Lion Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Lion Bookends, Jacques Cartier, France, 1925
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Lion Bookends, Jacques Cartier, France, 1925

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Lion Bookends, Jacques Cartier, France, 1925

By Jacques Cartier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic Art Deco bronze lion bookends. Silvered plated. Dark green marble.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lion Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends by Antonio Canova
Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends by Antonio Canova

Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends by Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of cast brass lion bookends by Antonio Canova, circa 1940s. These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) in larger scale for the tomb of Pope Cle...

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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Lion Bookends

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Lions Bookends on Marble Signed J. Moigniez
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Lions Bookends on Marble Signed J. Moigniez

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Lions Bookends on Marble Signed J. Moigniez

By Jules Moigniez

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of antique bookends sculptures was crafted in France, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Lion Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 1920s Armor Bronze Clad Lion Pair of Bookends
Antique 1920s Armor Bronze Clad Lion Pair of Bookends

Antique 1920s Armor Bronze Clad Lion Pair of Bookends

By Armor Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 1920s armor bronze clad lion bookends pair vintage. Very hard to find a pair of 1920s Armor bronze-clad lion bookends.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Lion Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bookends with Lions from a Monument in Lucerne
Pair of Bookends with Lions from a Monument in Lucerne

Pair of Bookends with Lions from a Monument in Lucerne

Located in Petaluma, CA

These neat bookends are a direct copy of a monument in Lucerne as written on the front. From the workmanship we know for a fact that they are American. We had several pairs of booken...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Lion Bookends

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Iron, Spelter

Black Marble Early 19th Century Fireplace Lion Paws or Bookends
Black Marble Early 19th Century Fireplace Lion Paws or Bookends

Black Marble Early 19th Century Fireplace Lion Paws or Bookends

By Thomas Hope

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of lion paws from an early 19th century fireplace mantle piece Bold vigorously carved Lion's paws with gnarled and curved claws probably of Belgian or Dutch origin around 180...

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19th Century Belgian Regency Antique Lion Bookends

A Pair of Bookends in Copper
A Pair of Bookends in Copper

A Pair of Bookends in Copper

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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

A Pair of Bookends in Copper

Located in New York, NY

A pair of lion shaped copper bookends signed JB 1870

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19th Century French Antique Lion Bookends

A Collection of Bronze Italian Grand Tour Souvenirs
A Collection of Bronze Italian Grand Tour Souvenirs

A Collection of Bronze Italian Grand Tour Souvenirs

Located in Nashville, TN

An assembled collection of Grand Tour souvenirs comprising a set of bronze and Sienna marble tazza and a pair of winged lions on marble bookends . Both with wear , metal oxidation ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lion Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage 1930s French Gilded Cast Iron Heraldic Lion Doorstops or Bookends a Pair
Vintage 1930s French Gilded Cast Iron Heraldic Lion Doorstops or Bookends a Pair

Vintage 1930s French Gilded Cast Iron Heraldic Lion Doorstops or Bookends a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of French painted cast iron doorstops or bookends in the form of heraldic lions, circa 1930s and retaining the original painted and gilded finish.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Lion Bookends

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Iron

1880s French Bleached Oak Buffet
1880s French Bleached Oak Buffet

1880s French Bleached Oak Buffet

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H 44.5 in W 70.5 in D 21.3 in

1880s French Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A gorgeous three-door, two shelf cabinet, featuring richly carved, recessed patterns across the facade. A leafy motif, bookended by two lion heads, scrolls easily across the front ab...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Lion Bookends

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Oak

Pair of Carved Wood Lions
Pair of Carved Wood Lions

Pair of Carved Wood Lions

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H 14.5 in W 15 in D 6 in

Pair of Carved Wood Lions

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of fantastically carved wood lion bookends from circa 1910 of great quality from Argentina.

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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Lion Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Lion Form Bookends
Pair of Lion Form Bookends

Pair of Lion Form Bookends

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H 7.5 in W 7.25 in D 5 in

Pair of Lion Form Bookends

Located in Mississauga, ON

A pair of English late 19th century patinated bronze metal lion form bookends.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Lion Bookends

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Lions
Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Lions

Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Lions

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H 8.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Lions

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An imposing pair with detailed carving. The lions would make impressive " bookends " or simply fine decorations anywhere.

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19th Century Italian Antique Lion Bookends

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Wood

A Near-Pair of Italian Carved Figures of Lions circa 1770
A Near-Pair of Italian Carved Figures of Lions circa 1770

A Near-Pair of Italian Carved Figures of Lions circa 1770

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Near-Pair of Italian with Carved Figures of Lions, c.1770, mounted as bookends

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Lion Bookends

Carved Wood Lion Figure Bookends or Wall Brackets
Carved Wood Lion Figure Bookends or Wall Brackets

Carved Wood Lion Figure Bookends or Wall Brackets

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H 8.75 in W 15.25 in D 5.75 in

Carved Wood Lion Figure Bookends or Wall Brackets

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of heavily carved wood lions in walnut stain color. Varied uses such as bookends or wall brackets to support a console.

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19th Century Antique Lion Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Cast Iron Lions Bookends, circa 1920s
Pair of Cast Iron Lions Bookends, circa 1920s

Pair of Cast Iron Lions Bookends, circa 1920s

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H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.2 in

Pair of Cast Iron Lions Bookends, circa 1920s

Located in Pau, FR

Lovely pair of very detailed cast iron lion bookends with fantastic patina, circa 1920s.

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Lion Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th-20th Century Bronze Lion Head Bookends
Pair of 19th-20th Century Bronze Lion Head Bookends

Pair of 19th-20th Century Bronze Lion Head Bookends

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th-20th century bronze lion head bookends.

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Late 19th Century Antique Lion Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Lion Bookends

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Antique Lion Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique lion bookends is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique lion bookends — often made from metal, bronze and iron — can elevate any home. Antique lion bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lion bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Art Deco and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Armor Bronze and Maurice Frecourt each produced beautiful antique lion bookends that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Lion Bookends?

Prices for antique lion bookends can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique lion bookends begin at $295 and can go as high as $3,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,129.

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