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Rare Fine French Empire Mahogany Bed by Jacob-Desmalter ca. 1805-15
Rare Fine French Empire Mahogany Bed by Jacob-Desmalter ca. 1805-15

Rare Fine French Empire Mahogany Bed by Jacob-Desmalter ca. 1805-15

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The motifs of stars, flambeaux, anthemion-decorated vases, medallions, lion-masks and tazzas are balanced across the surfaces.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

1850s Orange Blue Antique Chinese Ningxia Foo Dog Carpet 17'10"x17'10" Wool Rug
1850s Orange Blue Antique Chinese Ningxia Foo Dog Carpet 17'10"x17'10" Wool Rug

1850s Orange Blue Antique Chinese Ningxia Foo Dog Carpet 17'10"x17'10" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The principal was probably Buddhist as indicated by the embroidered ball and precious objects in the medallion. The clouds surrounding the lion dogs form a broken, polychrome circle ...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

English Adams Style Giltwood Girandole Wall Sconce
English Adams Style Giltwood Girandole Wall Sconce

English Adams Style Giltwood Girandole Wall Sconce

Located in Bradenton, FL

The sconce is crowned with a carved ribbon and central medallion bearing a lion mask, symbolic of strength and protection.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Lotus Bud ceramic vase in pink and cream tones, China 1940s
Vintage Lotus Bud ceramic vase in pink and cream tones, China 1940s

Vintage Lotus Bud ceramic vase in pink and cream tones, China 1940s

Located in Beograd, RS

On each side of the vase you will find a lions head medallion. The vase features beautiful tones of punk and ivory, which unfortunately couldn't be caught on camera that well.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Sultanabad Rug Brick Red Field with Palace Palmette and Cypress Motifs
Vintage Sultanabad Rug Brick Red Field with Palace Palmette and Cypress Motifs

Vintage Sultanabad Rug Brick Red Field with Palace Palmette and Cypress Motifs

Located in New York, NY

A commanding vintage Sultanabad rug showcasing a dense allover pattern against a rich brick red ground, this piece brims with regal energy through its array of oversized palmettes, s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Empire Gueridon Side Table, Ebonized Mahogany, Marble Top, 1880
French Empire Gueridon Side Table, Ebonized Mahogany, Marble Top, 1880

French Empire Gueridon Side Table, Ebonized Mahogany, Marble Top, 1880

Located in Austin, TX

The charming table boasts an intact Carrara marble top maintained by a gilded brass trim, ormoulu elements of lion’s paws and medallions.

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated & Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets
Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated & Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets

Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated & Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pierre Gouthiere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The neoclassical sphinxes display graceful female profiles atop powerful lion bodies adorned with pawed feet and intricate medallions.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large and Impressive Pair of Louis XVI Style Three-Branch Wall Lights
Large and Impressive Pair of Louis XVI Style Three-Branch Wall Lights

Large and Impressive Pair of Louis XVI Style Three-Branch Wall Lights

Located in Cheshire, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th century three-branch wall lights, each having tapering backplate with central oval profile medallion and lion mask finial issuing three acant...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Regency Faux Boix Painted Armchairs with Caned Seats
Pair of 19th Century French Regency Faux Boix Painted Armchairs with Caned Seats

Pair of 19th Century French Regency Faux Boix Painted Armchairs with Caned Seats

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each chair back is adorned with intricate crossed X-shaped splats, centered by a lion's mask medallion that enhances their regal aesthetic.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Bronze Trim, Clock And Urns, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Trim, Clock And Urns, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Trim, Clock And Urns, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

The bust that sits on the clock represents the Greek hero Menelaus, with a richly decorated helmet, lion heads on the sides; The bust is signed Re. On Sauvage The urns are decorated ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century - Paravant Brussels Tapestry
18th Century - Paravant Brussels Tapestry

18th Century - Paravant Brussels Tapestry

By Brussels Manufactory

Located in New York, NY

Antique 18th Century Brussels Paravant Tapestry 5 Panels 133 x 185 in, 340 x 470 cm (full paravant) 59 x 23 in, 150 x 60 cm (individual panel) Five-leaf screen consisting of five pa...

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Other Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Wood

Rococo Panel Ornament – French Floral and Gilt Wall Designs, Plate XCVII, 1869
Rococo Panel Ornament – French Floral and Gilt Wall Designs, Plate XCVII, 1869

Rococo Panel Ornament – French Floral and Gilt Wall Designs, Plate XCVII, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Its gilded architectural framework features classical motifs like anthemions and arabesques. A vibrant lion head medallion anchors the bottom portion, adding an element of mythologic...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Swedish Late Gustavian Giltwood Sofa by Ephraim Ståhl Stockholm circa 1800
Swedish Late Gustavian Giltwood Sofa by Ephraim Ståhl Stockholm circa 1800

Swedish Late Gustavian Giltwood Sofa by Ephraim Ståhl Stockholm circa 1800

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Epfach, DE

The sofa's upholstery is a later hand-embroidered needlework, signed "C.B." and dated 1946–1948, worked in a fine pattern of small, evenly spaced dots centered on a floral medallion ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

The use of swan motifs, palmette sprays, lion masks, and gilt medallions is characteristic of French bronze work of the period, often commissioned for grand interiors.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 17th century Richly Ornamented and Coffered Flemish Oak Cabinet
Monumental 17th century Richly Ornamented and Coffered Flemish Oak Cabinet

Monumental 17th century Richly Ornamented and Coffered Flemish Oak Cabinet

Located in Leesburg, VA

The doors are handsomely carved with geometric coffered motifs, incuse medallions, and lion masks in protruding relief. The doors are secured by four iron lock plates with their acc...

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Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass

Located in Choudrant, LA

Large, paneled lower door has geometric moulding design with a center lion mask medallion. Quality throughout, well built by craftsmen of the period, c1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869
16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Some feature blank cartouches intended for inscription, flanked by cherubs or mermaids, while others incorporate human busts, medallions, lions’ heads, or coats of arms. The framing ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

"Quadrupeds", by John Hall-English Staffordshire-England c. 1825
"Quadrupeds", by John Hall-English Staffordshire-England c. 1825

"Quadrupeds", by John Hall-English Staffordshire-England c. 1825

By John Hall

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These transferware pieces were produced in the Burslem, Staffordshire area of England. The central medallion displays a lion and wildebeest. The four surrounding cartouches display a...

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Thomas Sergent Hand Painted Faience Barbotine Ewer
19th Century French Thomas Sergent Hand Painted Faience Barbotine Ewer

19th Century French Thomas Sergent Hand Painted Faience Barbotine Ewer

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Dallas, TX

The carafe is decorated with medallions of lion and mask faces in high relief surrounded with foliage motifs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Vases

Materials

Faience, Majolica

A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar

A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The main Patinated Bronze body of the Samovar is supported by four impressive ormolu fluted supports ending with pawed feet while at the top are lion heads within medallions. A very ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Trio of Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Tables, France, 1940s
Trio of Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Tables, France, 1940s

Trio of Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Tables, France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

The large frieze-like apron is decorated with a repousse´ metal lion's head medallion at each corner (missing on one corner), and crossed arrows in the centre.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Bottega Veneta Butterfly Tassel Bag, 1970s
Bottega Veneta Butterfly Tassel Bag, 1970s

Bottega Veneta Butterfly Tassel Bag, 1970s

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tied to the strap there is a chunky gold silk tassel that showcases a carved lion’s head medallion. A tropical or safari chic style, this bag is an adventurous vintage accessory that...

Category

1970s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Forney, TX

Richly decorated, each rare and unusual specimen features artistic, finely detailed Neoclassical elements in relief, including large Royal coat of arms medallion, Lion rampant with s...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

Spectacular Painted Six-Panel Armorial Baroque Screen from Italy, Circa 1700
Spectacular Painted Six-Panel Armorial Baroque Screen from Italy, Circa 1700

Spectacular Painted Six-Panel Armorial Baroque Screen from Italy, Circa 1700

Located in Dallas, TX

Beneath the point of the chevron is a rampant lion. The medallion is part of a larger cartouche that also contains a stylized shell and rinceaux of curled leaves.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Canvas

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Lion Medallion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lion medallion available at 1stDibs. Each lion medallion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. There are 250 variations of the antique or vintage lion medallion you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lion medallion — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each lion medallion bearing Regency, neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Maitland Smith, Antoine-Louis Barye and André Arbus each produced at least one beautiful lion medallion that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lion Medallion?

Prices for a lion medallion start at $126 and top out at $525,452 with the average selling for $3,950.