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Pair early 20th Century grand tour models of the Canova Lions
Pair early 20th Century grand tour models of the Canova Lions

Pair early 20th Century grand tour models of the Canova Lions

Located in Martlesham, GB

Pair early 20th Century grand tour sculpted lead models of the Canova lions on Verde antico marble plinths, modelled after the originals carved in marble by Antonio Canova, cannot be...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Lead

A Pair of Grand Tour Carved Verde Antico Marble Lions, After Antonio Canova
A Pair of Grand Tour Carved Verde Antico Marble Lions, After Antonio Canova

A Pair of Grand Tour Carved Verde Antico Marble Lions, After Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Pair of Neoclassical Grand Tour Period Hand Carved Verde Antico Marble Figures of Recumbent Lions, After a Model by Antonio Canova (1757–1822) Each lion is carved in verde an...

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Antique 1850s Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN ALABASTER LiONS AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA
FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN ALABASTER LiONS AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA

FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN ALABASTER LiONS AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of original Antique Circa 1880 Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Recumbent Lions ...

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Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

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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Antique 19th Century Italian Georgian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Reclining Lion Sculptures in the Style of Antonio Canova
Pair of Neoclassical Reclining Lion Sculptures in the Style of Antonio Canova

Pair of Neoclassical Reclining Lion Sculptures in the Style of Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive pair of reclining lion sculptures inspired by the neoclassical works of celebrated Italian sculptor Antonio Canova.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends in the Style of Antonio Canova
Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends in the Style of Antonio Canova

Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends in the Style of Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in San Diego, CA

A handsome pair of brass lion bookends crafted in the style of Antonio Canova, celebrating the enduring neoclassical fascination with the noble lion as a symbol of strength, courage,...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN ANTONIO CANOVA CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART WASHINGTON LIONs
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN ANTONIO CANOVA CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART WASHINGTON LIONs

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN ANTONIO CANOVA CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART WASHINGTON LIONs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of original Antique Circa 1880 Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Recumbent Lions ...

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Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN ANTONiO CANOVA TOMB OF POPE CLEMENT LIONS
PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN ANTONiO CANOVA TOMB OF POPE CLEMENT LIONS

PAIR OF ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN ANTONiO CANOVA TOMB OF POPE CLEMENT LIONS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of original Antique Circa 1880 Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Recumbent Lions ...

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Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Pr. Vintage Cement Seated Lions
Pr. Vintage Cement Seated Lions

Pr. Vintage Cement Seated Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage recumbent cast stone lions, in the style of Pinellas Cast Stone, an d Herni Studios, after Antonio Canova.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Statues

Materials

Cement

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality antique carved marble recumbent lions after models by Antonio Canova. Architectural elements most likely part of a larger element or grouping.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Antique Mid-19th Century British Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Resin "Sleeping Lion" Sculpture / Paperweight by Rinaldo Rinaldi
Cast Resin "Sleeping Lion" Sculpture / Paperweight by Rinaldo Rinaldi

Cast Resin "Sleeping Lion" Sculpture / Paperweight by Rinaldo Rinaldi

By Antonio Canova

Located in San Diego, CA

The lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) in larger scale for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Vintage Recumbent Lion, French, Bronze, Marble, After Canova, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Recumbent Lion, French, Bronze, Marble, After Canova, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Recumbent Lion, French, Bronze, Marble, After Canova, Mid 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage recumbent lion. A French, animalier figure in bronze and marble, after Antonio Canova, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova , late 19th Cent
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova , late 19th Cent

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova , late 19th Cent

Located in Greenwich, CT

Note : This pair of bronze lions was originally created by Antonio Canova in 1792 for Pope Clement XIII’s tomb in St.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

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Large Mid-20th Century Terracotta Canova Lion
Large Mid-20th Century Terracotta Canova Lion

Large Mid-20th Century Terracotta Canova Lion

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H 17.5 in W 37 in D 14 in

Large Mid-20th Century Terracotta Canova Lion

Located in Shustoke, GB

A beautifully modelled, early to mid-20th century fired terracotta lion after Canova, very similar in style to ones produced by the Royal Weston Potteries, although not stamped.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Statues 'Pair' Lions Canova Renaissance Style Hand Carved Limestone 20th Century
Statues 'Pair' Lions Canova Renaissance Style Hand Carved Limestone 20th Century

Statues 'Pair' Lions Canova Renaissance Style Hand Carved Limestone 20th Century

By Antonio Canova

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Statues (Pair) of lions from the Canova Renaissance style hand carved in limestone, 20th century.

Category

20th Century French Renaissance Statues

Materials

Limestone

Very Large Pair Painted Cast Stone Lions After Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Very Large Pair Painted Cast Stone Lions After Antonio Canova (1757-1822)

Very Large Pair Painted Cast Stone Lions After Antonio Canova (1757-1822)

By Antonio Canova

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

A very large pair of painted cast stone lion sculptures, inspired by the original marble creations of Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for Pope Clement XIII's tomb in St.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Sleeping Lion Sculptures by Canova, Faux Marble Lacquered Wood from 1790
Pair of Sleeping Lion Sculptures by Canova, Faux Marble Lacquered Wood from 1790

Pair of Sleeping Lion Sculptures by Canova, Faux Marble Lacquered Wood from 1790

By Antonio Canova

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of sculptures depicting sleeping lions. The model is an invention of Canova. Legend says that in 1767 Canova at the age of 10 made a lion with butter for a cake, it was a wing...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Statue Lion Renaissance Canova's Style France 20th Century
Statue Lion Renaissance Canova's Style France 20th Century

Statue Lion Renaissance Canova's Style France 20th Century

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H 33.47 in W 42.52 in D 17.72 in

Statue Lion Renaissance Canova's Style France 20th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Rare Lion Renaissance style statue in stone. In the style of Canova.

Category

20th Century French Renaissance Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Canova Lions
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Canova Lions

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Canova Lions

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H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Canova Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in London, GB

A pair of Grand Tour carved alabaster sleeping lions, after the originals by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, St.Peter's Bascilia, Rome 1792.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

1940s Polished Bronze Plated Antonio Canova Lion Bookends
1940s Polished Bronze Plated Antonio Canova Lion Bookends

1940s Polished Bronze Plated Antonio Canova Lion Bookends

By Antonio Canova

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of 1940s polished bronze plated metal lion bookends. Signed: “Antonio Canova. 1757-1822.”

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Lead Canova Lions of Marble Plinths
Pair of 19th Century Lead Canova Lions of Marble Plinths

Pair of 19th Century Lead Canova Lions of Marble Plinths

Located in Martlesham, GB

Completed in 1792, it shows a more developed understanding of the classical aesthetic of antiquity than his monument to Clement XIV. The lions on the monument became known as the Can...

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Lead

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Serpentine Marble Canova Lions, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Serpentine Marble Canova Lions, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Serpentine Marble Canova Lions, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb pair of "serpentine" marble "Grand Tour" lions, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the Canova lions, dating from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th century bronze model of a lion
19th century bronze model of a lion

19th century bronze model of a lion

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H 3.94 in W 9.26 in D 3.35 in

19th century bronze model of a lion

Located in Folkestone, GB

Finely cast mid 19th century bronze model of a recumbent lion after the originals by Antonio Canova. The Canova Lions, sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Stone Replica Lions originally by Antonio Canova
Pair of Carved Stone Replica Lions originally by Antonio Canova

Pair of Carved Stone Replica Lions originally by Antonio Canova

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Canova's lions are instantly recognizable when compared to other lion sculptures.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Carved Stone Replica Lions originally by Antonio Canova
Pair of Carved Stone Replica Lions originally by Antonio Canova

Pair of Carved Stone Replica Lions originally by Antonio Canova

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Canova's lions are instantly recognizable when compared to other lion sculptures.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Small Italian Carved Lions, The Sleeping and The Vigilant
Pair of Small Italian Carved Lions, The Sleeping and The Vigilant

Pair of Small Italian Carved Lions, The Sleeping and The Vigilant

Located in Dallas, TX

Canova's lions are instantly recognizable when compared to other lion sculptures.

Category

2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

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

Pair of Italian Stoneware Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century A striking pair of reclining lions in stoneware, inspired by the monumental sculptures created by Antonio Canova ...

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Antique 1840s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Italian Bronze Lions After Canova
Pair of Italian Bronze Lions After Canova

Pair of Italian Bronze Lions After Canova

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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Italian Bronze Lions After Canova

Located in Essex, MA

Each with resting pose on a plinth base. Modelled from originals in marble carved in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, another pair cast later are at the entrance of the Corcor...

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Antique 1790s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Pair Bronze Lion Gatekeeper Statues Canova Garden Cats
Pair Bronze Lion Gatekeeper Statues Canova Garden Cats

Pair Bronze Lion Gatekeeper Statues Canova Garden Cats

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Classic pair of bronze lion gatekeeper statues Perfect left and right, would look great either side of a door or entry way guarding the manor Classic pair of lions in the manner of...

Category

Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Carved White Marble Figures of Recumbent Lions

Pair of Italian Carved White Marble Figures of Recumbent Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

Pair of recumbent lions after Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) carved white marble Italian, 19th century Measures: H 20.5 in. (52 cm).

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Nice Pair of Early 20th Century Large White Marble Recumbent Lions
Nice Pair of Early 20th Century Large White Marble Recumbent Lions

Nice Pair of Early 20th Century Large White Marble Recumbent Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in Long Island City, NY

A nice pair of early 20th century large white marble recumbent lions After the very famous models by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), made for the monumental tomb of Clement I...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Statues

Materials

Marble

Pair of Reclining Carrara Marble Lions on Jasper Marble Plinths, after Canova
Pair of Reclining Carrara Marble Lions on Jasper Marble Plinths, after Canova

Pair of Reclining Carrara Marble Lions on Jasper Marble Plinths, after Canova

Located in New York, NY

Pair of reclining Carrara marble Lions on Italian Jasper Marble Plinths. Each Lion has differentiated features and is posed in a slightly different way creating a very lifelike illus...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of large sleeping lions in hand carved stone after Canova, France XXth C
Pair of large sleeping lions in hand carved stone after Canova, France XXth C

Pair of large sleeping lions in hand carved stone after Canova, France XXth C

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful pair of lions in hand carved stone, with natural patina, after the model of Canova (created in 1792 for the Monumental tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St.Peter's Basilica in R...

Category

Late 20th Century French Baroque Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of Iron Recumbent Lions
Pair of Iron Recumbent Lions

Pair of Iron Recumbent Lions

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H 13 in W 27.5 in D 12.25 in

Pair of Iron Recumbent Lions

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of American cast iron figures of recumbent lions after Antonio Canova (1757-1822) by J C Mott Ironworks. .

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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Limestone Lions
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Limestone Lions

Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Limestone Lions

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H 15.36 in W 31.11 in D 10.63 in

Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Limestone Lions

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

About: A pair of carved limestone lions; After Canova Condition report: One lion’s paw has a small loss to the front.

Category

20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Pair of Terracotta Lion Statues, 18th Century
Pair of Terracotta Lion Statues, 18th Century

Pair of Terracotta Lion Statues, 18th Century

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H 23.63 in W 49.61 in D 16.15 in

Pair of Terracotta Lion Statues, 18th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This was mainly the case in Italy, of which the Marzocco lion revivals or Antonio Canova's reclining lions are eloquent examples.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Grand Tour Marble Recumbent Lions
Pair of Italian Grand Tour Marble Recumbent Lions

Pair of Italian Grand Tour Marble Recumbent Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Recumbent Lions after Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) carved serpentine marble Italian, 19th century Measures: H 6 in. (15.3 cm) Modeled after the 18th century scu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian Grand Tour Marble Recumbent Lions
Pair of Italian Grand Tour Marble Recumbent Lions

Pair of Italian Grand Tour Marble Recumbent Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Recumbent Lions after Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) carved serpentine marble Italian, 19th century Measures: H 6 in. (15.3 cm) Modeled after the 18th century scu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

20th Century Pair of Canova Lions
20th Century Pair of Canova Lions

20th Century Pair of Canova Lions

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H 41 in W 34 in D 14.5 in

20th Century Pair of Canova Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very rare pair of Canova lions in Italian limestone sitting on original bases.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Limestone

Pair of 20th Century Terracotta Canova Lions
Pair of 20th Century Terracotta Canova Lions

Pair of 20th Century Terracotta Canova Lions

Located in GB

A Pair of 20th century terracotta canova lions. A beautifully modelled, 20th century pair of fired terracotta lions after Canova.

Category

Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions WITHOUT Pedestals
Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions WITHOUT Pedestals

Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions WITHOUT Pedestals

By Antonio Canova

Located in Dallas, TX

Canova's lions are instantly recognizable when compared to other lion sculptures.

Category

2010s Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Italian Pair of Marble Lions, after Antonio Canova
Italian Pair of Marble Lions, after Antonio Canova

Italian Pair of Marble Lions, after Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in Montreal, QC

A fine pair of antique Italian carved marble recumbent lions. The originals, famous guardians of the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, were sculpted by Canova.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Marble

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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 1970s. These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) in larger scale for the tomb of Pope Cle...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small Gold Lion Trinket Box in the Style of by Antonio Canova
Small Gold Lion Trinket Box in the Style of by Antonio Canova

Small Gold Lion Trinket Box in the Style of by Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in San Diego, CA

Small gold lion trinket box in the style of by Antonio Canova , circa 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Pair of Grand Tour Period, Roman Sienna Marble Recumbent Lions after Canova
Pair of Grand Tour Period, Roman Sienna Marble Recumbent Lions after Canova

Pair of Grand Tour Period, Roman Sienna Marble Recumbent Lions after Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and very fine pair of antique Grand Tour period Giallo Antico marble figures of the recumbent lions after Antonio Canova. Each mounted on a black Belgium marble plinth.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions on Pedestals, “The Sleeping and The Vigilant”
Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions on Pedestals, “The Sleeping and The Vigilant”

Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions on Pedestals, “The Sleeping and The Vigilant”

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderfully detailed interpretation of the famous Canova lions, this pair of large limestone lions on pedestals have been affectionately called The Sleeping and The Vigilant.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Statues

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Gilt and Bronze Recumbent Lion Sculptures
Gilt and Bronze Recumbent Lion Sculptures

Gilt and Bronze Recumbent Lion Sculptures

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H 3.75 in W 9.13 in D 3.75 in

Gilt and Bronze Recumbent Lion Sculptures

By Antonio Canova

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of gilt and bronze recumbent lions on marble bases, after A. Canova.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Pair of Terracotta Recumbent Lion Statues
A Pair of Terracotta Recumbent Lion Statues

A Pair of Terracotta Recumbent Lion Statues

By Antonio Canova

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century pair of terracotta recumbent lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terracotta Lions, after Canova, 19th Century
Pair of Terracotta Lions, after Canova, 19th Century

Pair of Terracotta Lions, after Canova, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The pair of recumbent lions facing towards each other.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) Pair of Sleeping Lions Sculptures 19th Century
After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) Pair of Sleeping Lions Sculptures 19th Century

After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) Pair of Sleeping Lions Sculptures 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Reduction from the originals created by Antonio Canova for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Placed on the pontifical monument as a symbol of weight and ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Very Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Canova Lion
Very Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Canova Lion

Very Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Canova Lion

By Antonio Canova

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

After Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the exceptionally well-proportioned and carved Giallo di Siena marble model of recumbent lion, on a plinth base, survives from the first quarter of ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble

Pair of Early 19th Century Serpentine Marble Canova Lions
Pair of Early 19th Century Serpentine Marble Canova Lions

Pair of Early 19th Century Serpentine Marble Canova Lions

Located in London, GB

A finely carved pair of Italian serpentine marble lions after Antonio Canova. These lions are modelled upon the eighteenth century sculptures carved by Antonio Canova in 1792 for...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions
Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions

Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions

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H 16 in W 21 in D 16 in

Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions

Located in London, GB

A pair of 20th century stone lions These wonderful well-weathered lions made from cast composite stone comprise a genuine (opposing) pair and are modeled after the famous Antonio Ca...

Category

Early 20th Century British Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair Of Antonio Canova (copy) Lion Book Ends
Pair Of Antonio Canova (copy) Lion Book Ends

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 tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St.

Category

Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Two Cast Plaster Models of Lions, after Antonio Canova
Two Cast Plaster Models of Lions, after Antonio Canova

Two Cast Plaster Models of Lions, after Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The sculptures have no major flaws and no cracks or restoration present. These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) as a pair in a larger scale f...

Category

1990s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Pair of 19th Century Stone Lions; after Antonio Canova
Pair of 19th Century Stone Lions; after Antonio Canova

Pair of 19th Century Stone Lions; after Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

They remain on the stone plinths which were probably part of an architectural surround or some such. These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) as...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian George II Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of 19th Century Faux Marble Plaster Lions; after Antonio Canova
Pair of 19th Century Faux Marble Plaster Lions; after Antonio Canova

Pair of 19th Century Faux Marble Plaster Lions; after Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

After Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the well-proportioned painted and parcel gilded plaster models of recumbent lions, finished to imitate Siena yellow marble, one sleeping and one vig...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian George III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Pair of Hand Carved Carrara Marble Lions
19th Century Pair of Hand Carved Carrara Marble Lions

19th Century Pair of Hand Carved Carrara Marble Lions

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H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 30.71 in

19th Century Pair of Hand Carved Carrara Marble Lions

By Antonio Canova

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A pair of 19th Century hand-carved Carrara marble lions. These detailed pieces are based on a pair of sculptures that sit at the entry of Pope Clement XIII's monument in Vatican City...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

A pair of 19th century carved Bath stone lions after Canova
A pair of 19th century carved Bath stone lions after Canova

A pair of 19th century carved Bath stone lions after Canova

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A pair of 19th century carved Bath stone lions after Canova, circa 1860. This pair of estate carved lions are a naive copy of the Neoclassical lions carved in marble by Antonio Canov...

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Antique 19th Century English Statues

19th Century Pair of Canova Lions in Bronze and Lapis Lazzulo
19th Century Pair of Canova Lions in Bronze and Lapis Lazzulo

19th Century Pair of Canova Lions in Bronze and Lapis Lazzulo

By Antonio Canova

Located in Roma, IT

The Canova Lions, are of a pair of lions sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St Peter's in Rome.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Gorgeous Pair of Large English Stone Lions
Gorgeous Pair of Large English Stone Lions

Gorgeous Pair of Large English Stone Lions

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H 18.9 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in

Gorgeous Pair of Large English Stone Lions

Located in Woodbury, CT

These wonderful well-weathered cast stone lions comprise a proper (opposing) pair and are modeled after the famous Antonio Canova Lions that guard Pope Clement XIII's tomb.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

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 Cheltenham, GB

A pair of resting bronze lions on shaped walnut painted plinths modeled on the original marble sculpture by Antonio Canova.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1940s Bronze Lion Bookends, Pair
1940s Bronze Lion Bookends, Pair

1940s Bronze Lion Bookends, Pair

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H 4 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in

1940s Bronze Lion Bookends, Pair

By Antonio Canova

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Offered is a stunning, pair of 1940s polished bronze lion bookends. Signed: "Antonio Canova. 1757-1872.

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An assortment of canova lions is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique canova lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and alabaster. There are all kinds of canova lions available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Canova lions made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antonio Canova produced beautiful canova lions that are worth considering.

How Much are Canova Lions?

Prices for canova lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, canova lions begin at $1,035 and can go as high as $55,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,431.