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Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Bookends Having Recumbent Bronze Lions on Belgian Slate Bases
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of bookends or desk accessories having recumbent bronze lions on belgian slate bases.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Bookends
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Pair of Contemporary Bronze Lion Sculptures on Bases with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary bronze lion sculptures on bases, with dark patina. Created with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Statues
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Petite French Mid Century Modern Lion Sculptures on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of petite French lion sculptures from the mid 20th century features two lions made of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Reclining Lion Sculptures on Conforming Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English cast stone reclining lions statues from the early 20th century, on rectangular
Category
Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
H 14 in W 31 in D 12 in
Lion in Frost Style Lucite Iceberg Coffee, Cocktail Table Round Glass Top 1970
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Lion in Frost is this impressive large round iceberg coffee or cocktail table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Bronze Urn Vases French Pair on Marble Bases 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Pair of Bronze Urn Vases French 19th Century on Black Marble Bases. Shaped handles raised on a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Pair Of regency Cut Glass Storm Shades On Ormolu & Bronze Bases
Located in Steyning, West sussex
upon lion paw feet.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Cast Iron Classical Lion Round Urn Outdoor Garden Planter on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 51" classical lion 42" round urn outdoor garden planter on base. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Marble Lions, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of hand-carved male lions out of marble, standing on square bases. The lions are in a mirrored
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Statues
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Majolica/Fiance Models of Lions Perched on Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th century French Majolica/Fiance Models of Lions Perched on stands. Each is
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 9 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
Matched Pair Of Staffordshire Pottery Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Staffordshire lions one mid 19th century and on late 19th century. Both seated and well
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Heraldic Lion and Unicorn Statues
Located in Hastings, GB
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Small amounts of nibbling around each of the bases and to the edge of the Unicorn and Lion and with the
Category
20th Century English Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Foo Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of Chinese cloisonné foo lions featuring exaggerated expressions, stylized big cat
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century Pair of English Lion Figures
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of pottery figures of lions resting on English shields. They are sitting on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Magnificent Compatible Pair Of Recumbent Carved Marble Lions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of Male Lions in carved marble resting on octagonal attached slab bases. Originally
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Statues
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Vintage Terracotta Snarling Lion Statues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage terracotta lions. This pair of lions from France, standing approximately 2
Category
20th Century French Statues
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Scottish Terracotta Shield-bearing Lion Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Scottish terracotta parodic shield-bearing lion finials dating to circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Statues
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Large Pair of Italian Pottery Medici Lion Figures
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite pair of first half 20th century Italian ceramic lion figures of massive scale modeled
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
19th Century English Finials Carved as Heraldic Lions
Located in Baambrugge, NL
originated in one of the stately properties owned by the Howard family.
The lions including bases are 124
Category
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Statues
Materials
Sandstone
Lion Fountains, Lifesize Outdoor Statues, Patinated Bronze, England, 1860s
Located in Stamford, CT
. These fine Grand Tour bronze full bodied lions perched on bronze bases and ready to attack! This set of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Statues
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Medici Lions
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive pair of 19th century Italian, carrara Marble statues of the Medici Lions
Category
Antique 1810s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Fine Pair of Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a
Category
Mid-20th Century Ming Statues
Materials
Marble
19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Lamps with Red Griotte Marble Bases
Located in NICE, FR
elements, including male and female mascaron ornaments, ancient-style musicians, and the heads of lions and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very large and expressive opposing Foo Lions in Granite with an overall gray-green
Category
20th Century Han Statues
Materials
Granite
English Regency Style Marble Top Zinc Lion Caryatid Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Regency Style Marble Top Zinc Lion Caryatid Console Table
England, circa 1900s
With
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beautifully finished
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
rectangular bases. Created in China during the 21st century, this pair of black marble guardian lions features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
19th Century Pair of Italian Cast Iron Griffin 'Winged Lions' Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
professionally to lights in the workshop, and mounted on stepped ebonised bases. The Lion of Venice is an ancient
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Chinese Pair Kangxi Porcelain Famille Verte Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Chinese Kangxi porcelain famille verte Buddhist Lion joss stick holders
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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H 5.12 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
presented on custom wooden bases.
Measurements of lions only: approximately 17.5" H x 16" W x 10" D each.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion
Located in New York, NY
Wood Bases
Chinese sancai glazed figures of Guan Yin and lion are a type of ceramic artwork that
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
H 44 in W 28 in D 15 in
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
internal storage from the north of Italy depicting Lions, Griffons, and a coat of arms with hunting scenes
Category
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Materials
Oak
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Carved Temple Lions Mounted in Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of antique hand carved temple Lion sculptures that were mounted in Nickel as table
Category
Vintage 1960s Central Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
with Foo Lion Handles of Magnificent quality and condition, Attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each vase is
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
H 13 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Rare WW1 1916 French Trench Art Solid Brass Shell Casing Vases with Lion Heads
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
particular attention to detain depicting lion heads, laced rims and bases and mounted on lion feet. The skill
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Brass
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
bases, new webbing fitted, then upholstered with premium Italian cattle grade fully aniline plain
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
4 Rare French Neoclassical 1820 Louis xviii Monopodae Lamps Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
copper piping, solid slate bases, fully PAT tested, new fittings, cables and switches, they are ready to
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XIII Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
H 35.83 in W 7.88 in D 9.65 in
Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
Located in GB
hand carved Lions mains, very nice
In terms of the condition we have cleaned waxed and polished
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Large Venetian Candlesticks on Columns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18th century Venetian figures with original polychromed patina on carved wood bases with
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
walnut. Pilasters with brass bases and capitals. Front of the drawers decorated with brass handles
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Set on Huge Silver Plated Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in sterling silver and the handles and bases are decorated with stylized foliage. Each of the four
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 28.5 in D 19.25 in
Superb pair of French hand painted toleware chestnut urns
Located in Ipswich, GB
decoration, with lions head mask handles to the sides, removable lids, raised on circular bases.
D. 1930
Category
Early 20th Century Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Pricket Candlesticks (set of 4)
Located in London, GB
on the lion bases.
Signed with what looks to be "U. GAERS".
Nice patina, good condition and good
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Blanc de Chine Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Mounted with lion masks with movable rings to the sides. On ebonized wood turned bases. Adjustable
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Revolving Ship Chair(s), England circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Revolving Ship Chair(s)
England circa 1870
Mahogany seats on cast iron bases with three
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
. The triangular plinth bases with canted corners rest on lion paw feet, The andirons feature classical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
, and the lions and handles are surrounded by a foliate half-cartouche.
The bases are signed ‘RAINGO
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vases
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Metal
H 11.8 in W 8.1 in D 5.1 in
19th Century White and Floral Porcelain de Paris Jardiniere/Wine Coolers
Located in Essex, MA
jardinieres. They are perfect for orchids. The wine coolers are seated on small porcelain stands and have lion
Category
Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
bases, the upper base mounted with an Etruscan style frieze; the bases have gilt bronze trim and gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Regency period bronze and ormolu 3-light candelabra
Located in London, GB
above reeded stems decorated throughout with acanthus & shell detail, supported on bold scrolled lion
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candelabras
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Chinese Ceramic Vases Mounted as Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Chinese ceramic vases mounted as lamps, 2, the vases of square baluster form with lion's masque
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
collars, Corinthian fluted central column and fabulous lion masks on paw feet the pair of lamps retain the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chinese architecture, and
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large pair ormolu mounted Florite marble vases, circa 1800
Located in Brighton, Sussex
wonderful mercury gilded ormolu mounts and handles with scrolling foliate and petal decoration, Lion mask
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Urns
Materials
Marble
Charles X Gilt Metal Candlestick Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
above floral wreath-mounted capitals on fluted columns above three lion paw feet on in-curving
Category
Antique 19th Century Charles X Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
cast bulbous stems, raised on triple Lions paw feet ending on triform bases.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th C. Italian Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pedestal bases that are connected by a center stretcher. Lion paw carved feet.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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