Skip to main content

Antique Lion

to
774
2,767
2,672
3,713
1,171
1,135
1,135
873
664
598
522
204
193
191
190
172
152
108
105
89
89
86
83
82
74
72
68
62
62
59
38
34
32
24
18
17
14
12
11
10
10
9
7
7
6
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
42
25
24
21
19
Antique Danish Patinated Brass Lion Paw Table Lamp, 1920s
Antique Danish Patinated Brass Lion Paw Table Lamp, 1920s

Antique Danish Patinated Brass Lion Paw Table Lamp, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A fluted column table lamp with lion paws - everything executed in patinated brass and featuring its original bakelite sockets.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Lion

Materials

Brass

Small 17th-18th Century French Carved Oak Lion Fragment
Small 17th-18th Century French Carved Oak Lion Fragment

Small 17th-18th Century French Carved Oak Lion Fragment

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion fragment. Beautiful weathered. France circa 1650-1750 Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal.

Category

17th Century French Baroque Antique Lion

Materials

Oak

Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Set with Carved Lion Base
Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Set with Carved Lion Base

Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Set with Carved Lion Base

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

The table is defined by its impressive central pedestal base supported by sculptural lion figures, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and a strong architectural presence.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Lion

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases.

Category

1880s Chinese Qing Antique Lion

Materials

Stone

Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions
Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions

Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions having the original glass eyes, tan coloured coats resting on a green and brown coloured base, unusual large size.

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Lion

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair Of Mid-19th Century Chatsworth Lions
A Pair Of Mid-19th Century Chatsworth Lions

A Pair Of Mid-19th Century Chatsworth Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in London, GB

Originally carved in marble for Chatsworth house by Canova Both lions in repose, cast in iron with a patinated finish.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Other Antique Lion

Materials

Iron

Pair French Griffin Lion Architectural Giltwood Boiserie Panels
Pair French Griffin Lion Architectural Giltwood Boiserie Panels

Pair French Griffin Lion Architectural Giltwood Boiserie Panels

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Spectacular pair of Griffin (lion) motif French architectural 23k giltwood Boiserie relief mirrored panels.

Category

1850s French Antique Lion

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

English Heraldic Plaque with Lions, Early 20th Century
English Heraldic Plaque with Lions, Early 20th Century

English Heraldic Plaque with Lions, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

This captivating early 20th Century plaster English heraldic plaque boasts a regal ensemble of crowned lions, a prominent cross, and elegantly draped swags adorned with delicate tass...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Lion

Materials

Plaster

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

A single ceramic lion foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lion

Materials

Ceramic

Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Lion Box 1929
Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Lion Box 1929

Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Lion Box 1929

By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Box in brass and pewter with decor of a leaping lion. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Lion

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Tudor Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Brick on Stand
Antique Tudor Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Brick on Stand

Antique Tudor Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Brick on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century or earlier Tudor style terracotta brick detailed with a rampant lion; one of various similar pieces we are selling.

Category

19th Century English Tudor Antique Lion

Materials

Steel

Original Antique Print of a Steller Sea Lion
Original Antique Print of a Steller Sea Lion

Original Antique Print of a Steller Sea Lion

Located in Langweer, NL

Beautiful original old print of a steller sea lion. The Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), also known as the Steller's sea lion and northern sea lion, is a near-threatened specie...

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Lion

Materials

Paper

Early 19th C Bronze Mount Lion's Head Decoration
Early 19th C Bronze Mount Lion's Head Decoration

Early 19th C Bronze Mount Lion's Head Decoration

Located in Reepham, GB

An interesting Early 19th C Bronze Mount Decoration depicting a Lion's Head

Category

19th Century European Antique Lion

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Renaissance Brass Jardiniere with Lion Handles
19th Century Italian Renaissance Brass Jardiniere with Lion Handles

19th Century Italian Renaissance Brass Jardiniere with Lion Handles

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) oval shaped brass jardiniere with lion side handles on four legs

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lion

Materials

Brass

Italian Renaissance Brass Jardiniere with Lion Heads, 19th Century

Italian Renaissance Brass Jardiniere with Lion Heads, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) hammered brass jardiniere with lion heads and decorated with Renaissance scenes on three ball feet

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lion

Materials

Brass

Antique Print of a Lion Hunt in Africa
Antique Print of a Lion Hunt in Africa

Antique Print of a Lion Hunt in Africa

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Die Löwenjagd in Africa'. Lithograph of a lion hunt in Africa. Source unknown, to be determined.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lion

Materials

Paper

19th Century Bronze Lion Patina Medal by Fratin
19th Century Bronze Lion Patina Medal by Fratin

19th Century Bronze Lion Patina Medal by Fratin

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century lion bronze animal patina medal signed Fratin on the terrace.

Category

19th Century European Antique Lion

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Carved Stone Desk Lion, Shanxi Province, China
Antique 19th Century Carved Stone Desk Lion, Shanxi Province, China

Antique 19th Century Carved Stone Desk Lion, Shanxi Province, China

Located in Singapore, SG

Unlike traditional guardian lions placed in pairs at entrances, this is a single desk lion, known in Chinese as an 案头狮 (àn tóu shī).

Category

1870s Chinese Qing Antique Lion

Materials

Stone

Pietre Dure Plaque with Lion by Tito Francolini
Pietre Dure Plaque with Lion by Tito Francolini

Pietre Dure Plaque with Lion by Tito Francolini

Located in New Orleans, LA

Composed by Tito Francolini, the piece depicts a scene of a lion attacking a snake in the desert composed entirely of polished hardstone in place of paint.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lion

Materials

Stone, Marble

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

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.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lion

Materials

Wood

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Gold Lion and Panther Ring
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Gold Lion and Panther Ring

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Gold Lion and Panther Ring

Located in New York, NY

A bold and sculptural ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring an intricate depiction of a lion and panther in dynamic form. The design showcases finely detailed animal figures int...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lion

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Oak & Faux Marble Lion Paw Side Table
English Oak & Faux Marble Lion Paw Side Table

English Oak & Faux Marble Lion Paw Side Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1900 English oak & faux marble lion paw side table Excellent patination and form Measures: W 49 x D 32 x H 65 cm.     

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Lion

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Terracotta Lions On A Base, 19th Century
Pair Of Terracotta Lions On A Base, 19th Century

Pair Of Terracotta Lions On A Base, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Pair of terracotta lions on wooden bases: each lion reclines on a rectangular base and holds a snake under its paw.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Lion

Materials

Terracotta

Heraldic Lion 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
Heraldic Lion 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

Heraldic Lion 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique oil on canvas depiction of a Lion in rampant pose. One of four similar panels removed from an English country house.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lion

Materials

Canvas

Antique Hand-Polished Mahogany Silverware Cabinet with Lion Feet, 1860s
Antique Hand-Polished Mahogany Silverware Cabinet with Lion Feet, 1860s

Antique Hand-Polished Mahogany Silverware Cabinet with Lion Feet, 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique silverware cabinet crafted from hand-polished mahogany with a cabinet door and decorative lion feet. The cabinet was made in the 1860s and features interior shelves with one ...

Category

1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Lion

Materials

Wood

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

Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now ...

Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Lion

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Majolica Lion and Lioness Platter Salins
19th Century Majolica Lion and Lioness Platter Salins

19th Century Majolica Lion and Lioness Platter Salins

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

19th century fine Majolica lion and lioness surrounded by exuberants plants signed Salins (East of France) Very unusual piece, the pastel lilac purple is rarely used on the French Ma...

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Lion

Materials

Majolica

Pair of early 20th century stone garden lion pedestals
Pair of early 20th century stone garden lion pedestals

Pair of early 20th century stone garden lion pedestals

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of early 20th century stone garden lion pedestals circa 1920. Here we have a great pair of architectural stone lions which act as pedestals for a low garden bench with the addi...

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Lion

Materials

Stone

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

Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now ...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lion

Materials

Hardwood

17th Century French Carrara Marble Heraldic Lion Crest with Cherub
17th Century French Carrara Marble Heraldic Lion Crest with Cherub

17th Century French Carrara Marble Heraldic Lion Crest with Cherub

Located in Dallas, TX

The deeply sculpted shield bears lion accented by a diagonal bend, with the lion crowned as an emblem of noble authority.

Category

Mid-17th Century French Renaissance Antique Lion

Materials

Carrara Marble

Black-glazed Lion Pillow, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty
Black-glazed Lion Pillow, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty

Black-glazed Lion Pillow, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

An example of this is a black-glazed ceramic pillow from the Jin dynasty, which features carvings of two lions. Similar pieces can be found in the Guanfu Museum, where black-glazed p...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Lion

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Print of Lions by Brehm 'c.1890'
Antique Print of Lions by Brehm 'c.1890'

Antique Print of Lions by Brehm 'c.1890'

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique print of lions. This print originates from 'Brehms Tierleben : allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs'.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lion

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Revival Easel with Carved Lion’s Heads and Panels
Renaissance Revival Easel with Carved Lion’s Heads and Panels

Renaissance Revival Easel with Carved Lion’s Heads and Panels

Located in San Francisco, CA

And if that’s not enough, the pair of snarling, toothy lion heads at the top are guaranteed to attract attention to whatever you might be exhibiting.

Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Lion

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Lion

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Stone Lion Statue from France, circa 1860
Antique Stone Lion Statue from France, circa 1860

Antique Stone Lion Statue from France, circa 1860

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a 19th century French reconstituted stone lion statue lying down on a rectangular base. The sculptor who did the original of this statue has portrayed the lion in a reclining...

Category

19th Century French Antique Lion

Materials

Cement

French Terracotta Lion on Rocky Plinth.  Circa 1880
French Terracotta Lion on Rocky Plinth.  Circa 1880

French Terracotta Lion on Rocky Plinth. Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

French Terracotta roaring lion mounted on rocky rectangular plinth. Plaque reads Lion Guettant Sa Proie, Par Foucher.

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Lion

Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror, Carved Eagle & Lion, Circa 1800
Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror, Carved Eagle & Lion, Circa 1800

Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror, Carved Eagle & Lion, Circa 1800

Located in Wichita, KS

The mirror plates are original and topped by a cresting of an eagle on a pedestal above a carved lion and flanked by cascading flower and leaf garlands harnessed to winged horses, in...

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lion

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Lion Head Sculpture, Italian Renaissance
Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Lion Head Sculpture, Italian Renaissance

Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Lion Head Sculpture, Italian Renaissance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An architectural lion head hand-carved from Carrara marble, displaying finely modeled features and strong classical expression.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Lion

Materials

Marble

Victorian Cast Iron Fire Grate with Lion Paws
Victorian Cast Iron Fire Grate with Lion Paws

Victorian Cast Iron Fire Grate with Lion Paws

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Highly decorative, this antique fire grate is ornamented with a striking lion head to the backplate between a pair of raised paws to the front, each clasping copper spheres.

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Lion

Materials

Copper, Iron

French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand
French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand

French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Pembroke, MA

This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth.

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lion

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets
Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets

Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of antique French gilt and patinated figural lion form 19th century chenets. In the Rococo style, with full figure lions.

Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Lion

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair with Lion & Cupid Carvings
Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair with Lion & Cupid Carvings

Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair with Lion & Cupid Carvings

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) Savonarola-style carved walnut armchair with cupids on the back and lion carved arms.

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Lion

Materials

Walnut

Original Antique Engraving of a Lion and Lioness
Original Antique Engraving of a Lion and Lioness

Original Antique Engraving of a Lion and Lioness

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique print of a lion and lioness. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Quadrupetibus Libri I' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657.

Category

Mid-17th Century Antique Lion

Materials

Paper

Lion Head Mask Carved in Rosso Verona Marble from Italy
Lion Head Mask Carved in Rosso Verona Marble from Italy

Lion Head Mask Carved in Rosso Verona Marble from Italy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large antique lion mask or fountain head from Italy. This imposing marble head is hand-carved in Rosso di Verona marble and the stone has a nicely weathered patina.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Lion

Materials

Marble

Antique Print of Lion Hunting by Valentijn, 1726
Antique Print of Lion Hunting by Valentijn, 1726

Antique Print of Lion Hunting by Valentijn, 1726

By F. Valentijn

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled print depicting lion hunting in Africa. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F.

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Lion

Pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples
Pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples

Pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A striking pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples, retaining their original polychrome.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lion

Materials

Terracotta

Neo-Gothic Chandelier with Lions, France, circa 1860
Neo-Gothic Chandelier with Lions, France, circa 1860

Neo-Gothic Chandelier with Lions, France, circa 1860

By Eugène Emmanuel Viollet Le Duc

Located in PARIS, FR

The central shaft, decorated with cartridges in imitation of coats of arms, is decorated with gargoyle heads from which two branches of foliage interlacing emerge, with two erect lio...

Category

1860s French Gothic Revival Antique Lion

Materials

Bronze

Neo-Renaissance Jules Wiese pendant, Hercules and Nemean Lion
Neo-Renaissance Jules Wiese pendant, Hercules and Nemean Lion

Neo-Renaissance Jules Wiese pendant, Hercules and Nemean Lion

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in PARIS, FR

Large medallion centered with a gilt silver (vermeil) plaque depicting Hercules strangling the Nemean lion in bas-relief. This motif is surrounded by an antique silver structure (a t...

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Lion

Materials

Natural Pearl, Silver

Delft Delftware Dish Wanli Lion Chinaman Dutch Baroque
Delft Delftware Dish Wanli Lion Chinaman Dutch Baroque

Delft Delftware Dish Wanli Lion Chinaman Dutch Baroque

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The centre painted with a large lion with a hairy mane flexing his tail and standing in front of a pavilion in a garden landscape.

Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Lion

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century Lion Weather Vane Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy
Early 20th Century Lion Weather Vane Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy

Early 20th Century Lion Weather Vane Copper Three-Dimensional, Italy

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Rare Italian weather vane from the early 20th century, crafted in copper with a remarkable three-dimensional lion subject and original aged patina. Unlike traditional flat weather va...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Lion

Materials

Copper

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian

By Antonio Raggi

Located in Vienna, AT

Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice.

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lion

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Italian Stone Lions, Early 20th Century, Whimsical Design
Hand-Carved Italian Stone Lions, Early 20th Century, Whimsical Design

Hand-Carved Italian Stone Lions, Early 20th Century, Whimsical Design

Located in New York, NY

A charming and whimsical pair of Italian hand-carved stone lions. Italy, early 20th century Size: 6" high x 12 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lion

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props
Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful pair of 19th Century French canvas theatre winged lion props from Paris. Super colour and patina.

Category

19th Century French Antique Lion

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of 18th Century style Weathered Limestone Lion Statues
Pair of 18th Century style Weathered Limestone Lion Statues

Pair of 18th Century style Weathered Limestone Lion Statues

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A beautifully weathered pair of antique limestone lion statues, crafted in circa 1900 but made in an earlier 18th century style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Lion

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props
Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Wonderful pair of 19th Century French canvas theatre winged lion props from Paris. Super colour and patina.

Category

19th Century French Antique Lion

Materials

Canvas

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880
Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Shishi Parade Lion Mask, circa 1880 A rare and impressive Japanese Parade Lion Mask (Shishi), dating to the Meiji Period (1868–1912), circa 1880.

Category

1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Lion

Materials

Wood

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Lion", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique lion available at 1stDibs. An antique lion — often made from metal, wood and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique lion you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique lion, those designed in Victorian, Neoclassical and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Antoine-Louis Barye, Staffordshire and Arras Foundry each produced at least one beautiful antique lion that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Lion?

Prices for an antique lion start at $25 and top out at $680,000 with the average selling for $2,910.