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Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

$16,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39 in W 34.25 in D 13.25 in

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural s...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Standing Leopard Sculpture
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Standing Leopard Sculpture

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Standing Leopard Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

After the original Benin bronzes, this statue depicts a large standing leopard with an upturned tail and unusually long legs, from the mid-20th century made in the same casting metho...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Benin Bronze Leopard Head With Feline Figure
Benin Bronze Leopard Head With Feline Figure

Benin Bronze Leopard Head With Feline Figure

Located in Norwood, NJ

A cast bronze sculpture representing a stylized leopard head surmounted by a standing feline, attributed to Edo artists of Benin City, Nigeria.

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat
Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

By People from Benin

Located in London, GB

A vintage Benin bronze leopard. This piece of west African art is a great decorative addition to any home.  

Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues
Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues

Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues

Located in London, GB

This pair of casted, stylized, mid 20th century bronze leopards are vintage copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural sculptures of leopards.

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Leopard from Benin, Purpose-Built Lamp Construction
Mid Century Bronze Leopard from Benin, Purpose-Built Lamp Construction

Mid Century Bronze Leopard from Benin, Purpose-Built Lamp Construction

Located in Salzburg, AT

A very fine mid-century cast bronze from Benin arranged with a specially designed lamp construction and socle. The oval lampshade is hand-painted in anthracite-grey color with fine o...

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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Pair of Colonial Bronze Leopards from Benin, Purpose Built Lamp Construction
Pair of Colonial Bronze Leopards from Benin, Purpose Built Lamp Construction

Pair of Colonial Bronze Leopards from Benin, Purpose Built Lamp Construction

Located in Salzburg, AT

A pair of very fine midcentury cast bronze leopards from Benin arranged with a specially designed lamp construction and socle.

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Vintage 1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Bronze Benin Empire Headdress
Bronze Benin Empire Headdress

Bronze Benin Empire Headdress

Located in Palm Springs, CA

African bronze Benin Empire leopard headdress

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Leopard
Mid 20th Century Bronze Leopard

Mid 20th Century Bronze Leopard

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous set of bronze jaguars. Items date back to the 1950s. Origin; Benin, Africa.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Statues

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Benin Lost Wax Bronze Leopard 1970s African Sculpture
Midcentury Benin Lost Wax Bronze Leopard 1970s African Sculpture

Midcentury Benin Lost Wax Bronze Leopard 1970s African Sculpture

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb Benin 'Lost Wax' bronze standing leopard sculpture from the 1970s A first-rate model of a Benin lost wax casting, it has great depth and interest - a very good example of Afr...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopard Cubs, Modern Replicas
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopard Cubs, Modern Replicas

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopard Cubs, Modern Replicas

By People from Benin

Located in Miami, FL

Smaller Benin 'Nigeria' bronze sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas Offered for sale is a pair of modern 20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural sculpt...

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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Leopards
Pair of Bronze Leopards

Pair of Bronze Leopards

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H 25.5 in W 6.5 in D 24 in

Pair of Bronze Leopards

By People from Benin

Located in Winnetka, IL

a pair (male/female) of bronze leopards from Benin, Nigeria

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Leopard Sculpture by the Benin Tribe
Bronze Leopard Sculpture by the Benin Tribe

Bronze Leopard Sculpture by the Benin Tribe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylized bronze leopard sculpture with raised circles representing fur.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures
African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures

African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures

Located in Chicago, IL

African sculpture: Benin Pair of bronze leopard figures with great curling tails.

Category

African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin Brass Leopard
Benin Brass Leopard

Benin Brass Leopard

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H 21.75 in W 29 in D 6 in

Benin Brass Leopard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Engraved, lost wax casting of the symbolic representation of the Oba (King) of the Benin kingdom 15th - 19thc. (now Nigeria).

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Vintage 1950s Nigerian Decorative Objects

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s
Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

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H 16.93 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

Located in London, Greenwich

A pair of Benin bronze leopards, circa 1920s-1940s or earlier and very good quality castings with a lovely untouched warm deep Bronze finish.

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Vintage 1920s Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin Bronze Leopard Statue
Benin Bronze Leopard Statue

Benin Bronze Leopard Statue

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H 22 in W 7 in D 27 in

Benin Bronze Leopard Statue

By People from Benin

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This beautiful bronze/brass cast leopard is from the Benin region of what is now Nigeria.

Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Leopard Sculpture from Benin, West Africa
Bronze Leopard Sculpture from Benin, West Africa

Bronze Leopard Sculpture from Benin, West Africa

Located in New York, NY

A highly detailed cast bronze sculpture of a leopard from the Yoruba people of Benin, West Africa.

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20th Century Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria
Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria

Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria

Located in Houston, TX

This charming, highly expressive pair of Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria are created in the form of lidded pots.

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in London, GB

For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...

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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

Located in Miami, FL

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Testa Di Fauno Statue

Testa Di Fauno Statue

$2,770 / item

H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Testa Di Fauno Statue

By Fonderia Artistica Ruocco

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite piece represents the head of a bearded faun, clearly depicted with his goat horns and elongated ears. The faun was the Roman equivalent of the ancient Greek satyr, a m...

Category

2010s Italian Statues

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

$1,680

H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 10.75 in

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

By Yoruba People

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

$2,334

H 29.14 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...

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Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, g...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

$3,700

H 10.16 in W 5.16 in D 2.68 in

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...

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Antique 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...

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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Black Alligator Throne
Royal Black Alligator Throne

Royal Black Alligator Throne

$67,695

H 89.38 in W 40.95 in D 48.82 in

Royal Black Alligator Throne

Located in Paris, FR

Throne Royal Black Alligator made with structure in solid beechwood. With very big alligator skin black tinted. Backrest with black genuine leather. With natural real derby elk horn...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

$3,695

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Wood

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...

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1830s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,876Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$70,242 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Benin Leopard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Benin leopard for your home. Each Benin leopard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and foil. There are many kinds of the Benin leopard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Benin leopard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Benin leopard over the years, but those crafted by Benin People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Benin Leopard?

Prices for a Benin leopard start at $920 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $5,167.