Book Ends Lion
Art Deco Ceramic Book Ends Featuring Lion and Nude Female Figure
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of bookmarks, depicting a nude female figure petting the head of a lion, is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends representing sea lions. The objects are in marble and in bronze, it is signed
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 5.12 in
1894-1949 The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly
By Aubrey Beardsley
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely set of all thirteen volumes of 'The Yellow Book' literary quarterly, published at the end
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Early 20th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
A Regency rosewood end support sofa table, attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, raised on panelled end supports joined by a turned stretcher, with lion’s paw feet. English, circa 1815
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Antique 1810s English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in GB
is so sublime they warranted the treatment, I have never seen such beautiful Lion’s mains and
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.49 in
Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
: End of the 15th century
Measures: Height : 97 cm
Width : 32 cm
Depth : 26 cm
Polychrome wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By George Smith, Charles Norman
Located in Benington, Herts
period, circa 1810.
Rarely seen, the crescent shaped ended rectangular top, beautifully lined with
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Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
H 29.14 in W 64.57 in D 34.26 in
Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Designs by Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
Hope’s book “Household Furniture” (pl. 11 no. 2), represented as front and end of a large library or
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Oscar Bach Attr. Bronze and Onyx Top Red Console Hall Table with Figural Mirror
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lions drinking from a fountain book ended by two friezes of fountains. The sides are decorated with open
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
H 32 in W 33 in D 13 in
19th Century Birch and Morocco Leather Pedestal Desk in the French Empire Manner
Located in London, GB
fontaine; rising from bronze lions' paw feet, each pedestal having book-matched burrwood ends, and housing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 32 in W 73 in D 42 in
American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
, supported by on lion paw feet; the rear supports are of conventional baluster type. At each end is a drawer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 43.5 in W 79.5 in D 26 in
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
base with saber legs & carved lion's paw feet on casters. Classical motifs embellish the base & include
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 45 in D 27.25 in
Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Vengeance’ ‘The End of Bukawai’ ‘The Lion’ ‘The Nightmare’ ‘The Battle for Teeka’ ‘A Jungle Joke’ and
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
, with the center drawer opening to a hidden leather book holder, bronze mounts consisting of falling
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 48 in W 61 in D 32 in
Fine Regency Ebonised and Gilt Heightened Chaise Longue in the Manner of Thomas
Located in Dublin 8, IE
-wood frame with twin scroll ends with flower head motif and caned back, satin striped upholstery on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues
Materials
Giltwood
H 31 in W 76 in D 27 in
Mid 18th Century George III Neoclassical Statuary Marble Fireplace after Adam
Located in London, GB
statuary panels bearing bands of stylised palmettes between pairs of budding calyx, the end blockings with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
H 59.06 in W 67.33 in D 59.06 in
Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. The other armchair with an old repair to a break in the right back leg and an old patch near the end
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.52 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
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Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs by Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster and London having a quality figured mahogany top rail with a ree...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Other
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Madagascar. Standing as...
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Antique Early 17th Century Malagasy Taxidermy
Materials
Eggshell
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H 12.6 in Dm 8.67 in
Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this antique underwood typewriter and table. Both items were found in a place where time stopped. The machine is working perfectly and the table was slightly restored. Both ...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desk Sets
Materials
Iron
Portable Typewriter Rheinmetall / Borsig, Germany since 1931
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany. Production in the years 1931-1940
Front shock absorber, 4-row, portable
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric
Polished
Good original condition, functional
Two le...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Almost Pair of Regency Library Chairs With New Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An almost pair of Regency style library chairs with distinctive caning to back, seat and sides with fluted frame and caster wheels. Both handsome wood chairs have newly upholstered ...
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20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
English Country House Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A very finely carved flame mahogany veneered architectural bar cabinet of the Althorp House façade, the upper section with a gabled brass galleried roof with 8 dormers, with a Spence...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Alphonse Mucha's 1902 Documents décoratifs - Planche 45
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in PARIS, FR
Alphonse Mucha's name shines like that of a visionary artist who left an indelible mark on the aesthetics of the early 20th century. The year 1902 saw the publication of "Documents d...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
KGBL Johansson Bar Cabinet
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered aluminum skin encases the Johansson Bar Cabinet constructed of wood veneer exteriors & solid wood interiors and finished on all sides. The cabinet interior features glass s...
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2010s Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Aluminum
Regency Style Caned Library Chair With Green Velvet Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage stately Regency style caned chair with straight frame caned sides and back with reeded arms and turned legs that continue to the arm rests and end on casters at the base. T...
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20th Century Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane
Handsome English Regency Style Ebonized Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
with incurved back caned back centering an inlaid crest above sloping arms with brass terminals over a caned seat all raised on reeded supports ending in brass feet
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Early 20th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
D629 Dragonfly Curved Bar Cabinet
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Curved bar cabinet with engraved design doors. Metal base.
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2010s Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Oakland, CA
An early Art Deco bronze nude sculpture of a Dancer by Affortunato Gory. This is one of the most spectacular pieces we have been able to offer. The darkly gilded patina is smooth and...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two deep buttoned cushions and padded elbow rests re-upholstered in distressed black l...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Second Empire Pine Marble Top Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Second Empire Pine marble top nightstand is a wonderful example of the style, expressed by craftsmen from the outlying regions. A tailored neoclassical architecture domi...
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Night Stands
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Regency Style Curved Library Desk Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Regency style curved library desk chair with round leather seat, legs with brass caps at feet with casters, and straight slats on chair back with curved decorative supports...
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Early 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Late 19th Century Set of Four English Mahogany Chairs in the French Empire Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
and moulded top rail with ormolu rosettes to either end.
This leads down to a square upholstered
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Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Living Room Sets
Materials
Ormolu
H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Brussels Tapestry, 18th Century, Story of Telemaque
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1724 and 1739, from cartons inspired by Van Orley. Here we can see Telemaque chasing the lion.
If the
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Antique 1730s Belgian Louis XV Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of Faux Tortoise Bamboo and Leather Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with marbleized book paper and have brass lion's head pulls.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather
Pair of bronze and marble lion book ends
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of bronze and marble lion book ends.
Good quality reproduction of crouching bronze lions
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21st Century and Contemporary English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Carved Wood Book Ends Depicting the Swiss Guard Lions of Lucerne, France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of bookends are depicting the dying Swiss Guard Lions of Lucerne, France which were
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
H 3 in W 7.5 in L 3 in
LOVELY PAIR OF FLAMED HARDWOOD EXTENDING SiDE END WINE TABLES LION PAW CASTORS
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hours notice, all collections must be
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20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 21.07 in W 18.51 in D 14.77 in
Lions Sculpture Set of Two in Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Lions set of two in
polished white marble. Can be
used as book ends ideal in office.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
.
Why we like them
A rare and unusual design. The monopodia legs adorned with lion's heads and the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Postmodern Lions Head Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
perfect place to curl up and read a book. A chic lions head printed jacquard upholstery. Acquired from a
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Small Cast Stone Lions from France
Located in Dallas, TX
anywhere, used as book ends and much more. They have a wonderful expression and will be a focal point
Category
20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Dutch Brass Wine Cooler or Planter
Located in Pasadena, CA
jardinière. The planter is detailed with high relief lion's head end handles and lion paw feet. In addition
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Low 19th Century Revolving Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
weathered patina. The book mill stands on bronze lion feet, looks beautiful. These were once put under
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Important Late Georgian Scottish Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
unusual lion mask and bluebell festoon is illustrated on page 117, plate XLVII. The tazza end blocks
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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
"My Early Life" by Winston Churchill, First Edition, Cosway-Style Asprey Binding
By Winston Churchill
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
edition, first printing of Winston Churchill’s My Early Life: A Roving Commission. The book was published
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Vintage 1930s British Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 9 in W 6.13 in D 2.13 in
"African Game Trails" by Theodore Roosevelt with Color Plates, circa 1910
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
published in 1909 and 1910 by the Syndicate Publishing Company. The book features over 200 illustrations
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Vintage 1910s American Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Twin Handled Tray 1870, 19th Century
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in London, GB
interesting engraved Latin inscription "Ad Finem Verus" which translates as "True to the End", around a
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.37 in W 29.93 in D 20.08 in
Black Marble Early 19th Century Fireplace Lion Paws or Bookends
By Thomas Hope
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
earlier
These Mighty Lion Paws where used as book ends by previous owner and can be used like that
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Regency Bookends
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful marble top French Empire mahogany console, dating to the end of the 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair Of Antonio Canova (copy) Lion Book Ends
By Antonio Canova
Located in San Francisco, CA
These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) in larger scale for the
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Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Lions
Located in Sarasota, FL
decorative book ends or guardian door stops. Sweet faces with a smile and curly hair depicted
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Large Brass Gothic Revival Stand Or Lectern
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
around three legs that gently form ogee arches and end in lion paw feet. The top of the stand is etched
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Music Stands
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century American Empire High-Arm Sofa, circa 1815
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
end sofa, having a show-frame with concave back with gadrooned carving to the crest-rail, acanthus
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Sofas
Materials
Walnut
French Bisque Porcelain “The Magic Goddess Circe” Signed by Louis Hottot, 1890
By Louis Hottot
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
terrace decorated with two lion heads.
Behind her, as burden, a Medicis vase with a ram heads with its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 21.26 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
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