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Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Located in Hudson, NY

with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Located in Forney, TX

carvings. circa 1900 Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

Located in Dallas, TX

A Pair Of 17th Century Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Padded Rests On

Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in

Category

Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina This is a very special and highly

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal
Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Chinese Foo Dog or Lion in Pink and Gray Hardstone mounted on a Pedestal

Located in Lomita, CA

mounted on a rosewood base. The carving is sharp and the hardstone is finely polished. Overall, the lion

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900
A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900

A decorative pair of carved gilt wood and lacquer Chinese Buddhist lions C 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A very pleasing and beautifully hand carved pair of Chinese Buddhist lions left and right handed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion

Located in Austin, TX

figure holds a vase of pure water and sits atop a horned Buddhistic lion. In this form, Guanyin is known

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish Gilded Mirror, circa 1820 with Arched Crest and Flanking Half Columns
Swedish Gilded Mirror, circa 1820 with Arched Crest and Flanking Half Columns

Swedish Gilded Mirror, circa 1820 with Arched Crest and Flanking Half Columns

Located in Atlanta, GA

flanking fluted half columns. There are two lion carvings above each column. Within the arch there is a

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique Scottish Carved Oak Fireplace
Antique Scottish Carved Oak Fireplace

Antique Scottish Carved Oak Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

craftsmanship. The lion carvings are an ode to the 'Lion Rampant', or the royal banner of Scotland. This is the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Oak

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Plate with Shell Inlay Lions Design
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Plate with Shell Inlay Lions Design

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Plate with Shell Inlay Lions Design

Located in 景德镇市, CN

This Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Plate features exquisite mother-of-pearl shell inlay depicting

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Swedish Carved Gilt Lion Mirror, circa 1800
Swedish Carved Gilt Lion Mirror, circa 1800

Swedish Carved Gilt Lion Mirror, circa 1800

Located in Los Angeles, CA

accents. The neoclassical carving of a lion's head holding swags of fruit adds a regal touch. Painted blue

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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

particular piece features carvings of two lions. Period : Northern Song-Jin Dynasty Type : Pillow Medium

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Original Mahogany Standard Lamp with Integrated Table and Lion Paw Feet
Original Mahogany Standard Lamp with Integrated Table and Lion Paw Feet

Original Mahogany Standard Lamp with Integrated Table and Lion Paw Feet

Located in Lejre, DK

: Standard lamp with integrated table — Details: Carvings and lion paw feet — Lampshade: Modern white

Category

Antique 1880s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Armchairs with Lion Carved arms
Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Armchairs with Lion Carved arms

Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Armchairs with Lion Carved arms

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

with acanthus carving, front of arms with lion head carvings, turned legs ending in flattened bun feet

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair 18th C. Hand Carved Marble Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues
Pair 18th C. Hand Carved Marble Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues

Pair 18th C. Hand Carved Marble Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues

Located in West Hollywood, CA

with Exquisite workmanship and mastery in the Stone Figure of regal lions Garden Statue carving

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Stone, Marble

Auguste Trémont(attrib.) : Lion cub drinking, carved wood sculpture c.1950
Auguste Trémont(attrib.) : Lion cub drinking, carved wood sculpture c.1950

Auguste Trémont(attrib.) : Lion cub drinking, carved wood sculpture c.1950

By Auguste Trémont

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Auguste Trémont (1892-1980, Luxembourg), Attributed to: "Lion cub drinking" Direct carving

Category

Mid-20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

ANTiQUE REGENCY EMBROIDERED HARDWOOD HAND CARVED LION'S HAIRY PAW CHAISE LOUNGE
ANTiQUE REGENCY EMBROIDERED HARDWOOD HAND CARVED LION'S HAIRY PAW CHAISE LOUNGE

ANTiQUE REGENCY EMBROIDERED HARDWOOD HAND CARVED LION'S HAIRY PAW CHAISE LOUNGE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

type anywhere, not in stock or listed for sale, it is sublime. It has beautiful carving Lions Hairy Paw

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak
Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak

Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak

Located in Shreveport, LA

large crown sets the tone and features open carvings of standing lions flanking the center shield

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pier Mirrors and Cons...

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Dutch Renaissance Hallway set Coat Rack & Umbrella Stand 1880 Lions Delft Blue
Dutch Renaissance Hallway set Coat Rack & Umbrella Stand 1880 Lions Delft Blue

Dutch Renaissance Hallway set Coat Rack & Umbrella Stand 1880 Lions Delft Blue

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

like windmills, fishing & castles. It is decorated with impressive carvings and 2 Lion masks holding

Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Renaissance Revival Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Mantel in Carrara Marble
19th Century Italian Mantel in Carrara Marble

19th Century Italian Mantel in Carrara Marble

Located in London, GB

acanthus leaves, with fine carving to sides. Lion's masks to end blockings with moulded shelf above

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE TABLE
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE TABLE

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

join at the center to form a round base. The console table is decorated with geometric carvings and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Paint

Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood
Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

Located in Wichita, KS

giltwood. The carved mythical sphinxes have female heads and winged lion bodies. The carving detail is

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

Benjamin Goodison Console
Benjamin Goodison Console

Benjamin Goodison Console

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

. The free-flowing design of the c-scroll legs with delicate foliate carving and fish scale recess is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George II Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Victorian Substantially Carved Oak Armchairs, C. 1870.
A Pair of Victorian Substantially Carved Oak Armchairs, C. 1870.

A Pair of Victorian Substantially Carved Oak Armchairs, C. 1870.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

chairs" due to their imposing size and ornate carvings of lions masks, and more. Newer red velvet fabric

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

two 19th Century antique Neo-Renaissance Oak Chairs hand carved
two 19th Century antique Neo-Renaissance Oak Chairs hand carved

two 19th Century antique Neo-Renaissance Oak Chairs hand carved

Located in Berlin, DE

by wide bridges. High backrest with plastic carvings with 2 lions. Seat and back covered with real

Category

Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 20th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Open Armchairs
Pair of 20th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Open Armchairs

Pair of 20th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Open Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

front facing surface. The back of the seat has more detailed carving of a lion attacking a maiden. The

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Throne Chair C1890
Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Throne Chair C1890

Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Throne Chair C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

carvings, including lion paw feet, enhancing its regal appearance.

Category

Antique 19th Century Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Demilune Marble Top Consoles
Pair of Italian Demilune Marble Top Consoles

Pair of Italian Demilune Marble Top Consoles

Located in Greenwich, CT

marble tops over carved apron, the legs with lion mask carvings over turned and stop fluted legs with

Category

Antique 1770s Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl
Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl

Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl

Located in Ljungby, SE

adorned with lion mask carvings and fleurons. The top features a so-called "bishop's mitre." The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Jardiniere Stand, Oriental, Beech, Marble, Wine, Lamp Table, Art Deco
Vintage Jardiniere Stand, Oriental, Beech, Marble, Wine, Lamp Table, Art Deco

Vintage Jardiniere Stand, Oriental, Beech, Marble, Wine, Lamp Table, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

tactile with elegant natural veining Beautifully detailed Oriental lion head carvings crown the serpentine

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl
Late 18th Century Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl

Late 18th Century Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl

Located in Ljungby, SE

central ring is decorated with lion mask carvings. The ring features six light arms, and six chains hold

Category

Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860

Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ormolus present and intact, beautifully carved ornamental lion’s heads carvings complete the sweeping arms

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak Fire Mantel

Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak Fire Mantel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late Victorian antique Jacobean style carved oak fire mantel, hand crafted with ornate carvings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak, Wood

Adam Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror
Adam Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror

Adam Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror

By Robert Adam

Located in Greenwich, CT

dart and beaded carving, standing on lion paw feet, the whole in richly burnished gold

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet
Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet

Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

commission cabinet with full figure jesters, lion faces, leaf and vine carvings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Buffets

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Chinese Large Sideboard with Everted Ends
Early 19th Century Chinese Large Sideboard with Everted Ends

Early 19th Century Chinese Large Sideboard with Everted Ends

Located in Singapore, SG

carvings across the front has very lively and protruding carvings of lions (12 in total) and the "eight

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Pine

Pair of George III Painted and Giltwood Pole Screens
Pair of George III Painted and Giltwood Pole Screens

Pair of George III Painted and Giltwood Pole Screens

Located in Essex, MA

base with lions head carvings. Scroll feet.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Paint

Italian Antique Carved Wood Table
Italian Antique Carved Wood Table

Italian Antique Carved Wood Table

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900s Italian carved wood side table with lion's feet carving. Measurements: Width

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase
Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

branches, leaves, lion masks and a rounded trims, all crowned with a rectangular top with carvings

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Lion Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lion carving for your home. A lion carving — often made from wood, stone and metal — can elevate any home. There are 102 variations of the antique or vintage lion carving you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lion carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lion carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lion carving over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani, Sergio Bustamante and Druce & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lion Carving?

A lion carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,417, while the lowest priced sells for $76 and the highest can go for as much as $28,880.