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Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird
Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco Coro Lyre Bird brooch of pastes and ombre technicolor enamels from the 1940's.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Ceri Richards - Lyre Bird (Design for cover of Poetry London), 1943 mixed media
Ceri Richards - Lyre Bird (Design for cover of Poetry London), 1943 mixed media

Ceri Richards - Lyre Bird (Design for cover of Poetry London), 1943 mixed media

Located in New York, NY

Ceri Richards Lyre Bird (Design for the cover of Poetry London), 1943 Ink, gouache and pastel on paper Bears original Jonathan Clark & Co. label on the back of the frame Unique Fram...

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1940s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Ink, Gouache, Mixed Media

Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin
Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin

Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin

Located in London, GB

This Jabot has been inspired by the Lyre birds tail feathers creating this stunning jewel.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Opal, Gold

Antique Bird Print of the Creeper and Other Birds, C.1860
Antique Bird Print of the Creeper and Other Birds, C.1860

Antique Bird Print of the Creeper and Other Birds, C.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique bird print depicting the creeper, wall creeper, nuthatch and lyre bird.

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Antique 19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Charles Catteau French Art Deco Pottery Vase
Charles Catteau French Art Deco Pottery Vase

Charles Catteau French Art Deco Pottery Vase

By Charles Catteau, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This vase, produced in 1932, features a graphic and dynamic design of a stylized lyre bird amongst boldly painted flowers. The design, outlined in a deep ochre, has a cloisonne effec...

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Old French Lithograph of Oceania with an Inset of Victoria, Australia 1897
Old French Lithograph of Oceania with an Inset of Victoria, Australia 1897

Old French Lithograph of Oceania with an Inset of Victoria, Australia 1897

By Pierre Larousse

Located in Langweer, NL

(Oceania; native people, costume, plants, animals; crocodile, cassowary, tiger, kangeroo, platypus, lyre bird etc.).' This lithographic print originates from: 'Nouveau Larousse I...

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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

Located in New York, NY

The body of each vase showcases larger white rectangular panels, showcasing meticulously hand-painted graceful tree limbs, vibrant pheasants, sprightly sparrows, and charming lyre bi...

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Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Unusual Wrought Iron And Brass Armchair
Unusual Wrought Iron And Brass Armchair

Unusual Wrought Iron And Brass Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

Possibly by Jansen , Paris. With Lyre back and brass bird head terminals. Loose cushion seat and curule form legs with brass paw feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Centerpiece
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Centerpiece

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Centerpiece

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The exceptional oblong shaped cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain bowl displays wonderfully executed colorful hand painted blooming flowers on one side and lovely winged cherubs with a lyre...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Ormolu

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Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century
Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century

Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 47.64 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in

Important Portefolio Stand, Early 20th Century

By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Lion Cachet (1864-1945) inlaid with an image of a lyre bird and brass, woodcarving of lions and plant motifs, executed by E.J. van Wisselingh & Co., Amsterdam, Macassar, oak and wal...

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Easels

Materials

Brass

Classical Bird’s-Eye Maple Classical Sewing Table with Carved Lyre and Paw Feet
Classical Bird’s-Eye Maple Classical Sewing Table with Carved Lyre and Paw Feet

Classical Bird’s-Eye Maple Classical Sewing Table with Carved Lyre and Paw Feet

Located in Providence, RI

This is the best of the best among lyre worktables patterned along the great Philadelphia examples in our collection.

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Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

French Rosewood, Lyre Shaped Clock
French Rosewood, Lyre Shaped Clock

French Rosewood, Lyre Shaped Clock

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H 24 in W 11 in D 7 in

French Rosewood, Lyre Shaped Clock

Located in Brussels, BE

Inlaid overall with floral sprays and birds. Rare lyre shaped. The silvered circular dial with roman chapter, the movement with a gilded suspended pendulum and a counter wheel on str...

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Three-Arm Carved Wood Sconces
Pair of Italian Three-Arm Carved Wood Sconces

Pair of Italian Three-Arm Carved Wood Sconces

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H 24 in W 17 in D 10 in

Pair of Italian Three-Arm Carved Wood Sconces

Located in Woodbury, CT

These are in lyre form with wood craved bird heads painted gold.

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Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Eight Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs
Eight Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs

Eight Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 17 in

Eight Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe

Each chair has a curved top rail with ebony and boxwood inlay above a central beautifully carved lyre back splat with striking bird’s-eye maple centres.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Swedish Period Extraordinary Collectible Mora Clock
Late 18th Century Swedish Period Extraordinary Collectible Mora Clock

Late 18th Century Swedish Period Extraordinary Collectible Mora Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The front of the clock case has an original blue painted lyre with bird sitting atop. Inside the clock case door is information about the clock maker, Anders Anderson and that he wa...

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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Clocks

Materials

Pine, Paint

Set of 6 Australian Animal Place Card Holders
Set of 6 Australian Animal Place Card Holders

Set of 6 Australian Animal Place Card Holders

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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Set of 6 Australian Animal Place Card Holders

Located in New York, NY

One Platypus, Emu, Kookaburra, Echidna, Wombat, and Lyre Bird 1.5".

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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Superb 19th Century Russian Lyre Base Table
Superb 19th Century Russian Lyre Base Table

Superb 19th Century Russian Lyre Base Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Excellent 19th century Russian lyre base, bird's-eye maple and burl table. Having beautiful inlaid top, brass trim and mounts, and black lacquered elements.

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Antique 19th Century Russian Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Burl

A fine and large brass and steel fire fender
A fine and large brass and steel fire fender

A fine and large brass and steel fire fender

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine and large George III brass and steel fire fender centered by a lyre flanked by birds among scrolling flowers and foliage, circa 1790.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces

Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine pair of sconces, of bronze dore, highly unusual form has each round backplate supporting a bird-headed lyre, and a trio of crystal cascades; three scrolling candle arms, termina...

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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

19th French Carved Oak Grandfather Clock from Normandy
19th French Carved Oak Grandfather Clock from Normandy

19th French Carved Oak Grandfather Clock from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

Cast iron weights, copper pendulum in a shape of a lyre, copper clock decorated with birds and flowers.  

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Copper

Hoopoe and Lyre Bird, bird engraving with original hand-colouring, 1849
Hoopoe and Lyre Bird, bird engraving with original hand-colouring, 1849

Hoopoe and Lyre Bird, bird engraving with original hand-colouring, 1849

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Passereaux. Dentirostres. 1. Le Roi des Gobe -Mouches ou Moucherolle a huppe transverse, Buff. (Muscicapa regia) 2. Menure lyre (Macnura lyra. Vieill) ' Steel-engraving with origin...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Set of Three Painted Silk Bird Paintings
Set of Three Painted Silk Bird Paintings

Set of Three Painted Silk Bird Paintings

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H 14.5 in W 18.75 in D 0.63 in

Set of Three Painted Silk Bird Paintings

Located in New York, NY

Set of three painted silk bird paintings. Set of three Chinese silk painted bird pictures with embroidered border, framed in later gilt frames including oriental mandarin ducks, parr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Set of Four Bird Engravings
Set of Four Bird Engravings

Set of Four Bird Engravings

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H 0.75 in W 7.63 in D 7.63 in

Set of Four Bird Engravings

Located in New York, NY

Adams in blues golds and greys and greens in gold foil mirrored mats with trailing grapevines in gold and blue frames. Hummingbird, ani and lyre birds, doves, mallard and fulvous tre...

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Early 20th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

Exquisite Louis XVI Style Ormolu Firescreen, Paris C 1890
Exquisite Louis XVI Style Ormolu Firescreen, Paris C 1890

Exquisite Louis XVI Style Ormolu Firescreen, Paris C 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite Louis XVI style ormolu firescreen, Paris C 1890 Of upright rectangular form with handle, Flanked by twin lion motif columns, raised on hoof feet, supporting the Fine black...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Murano Mirror
Murano Mirror

Murano Mirror

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H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Murano Mirror

Located in Paris, FR

Murano mirror with gilded leaves and flowers to the good condition from 1950 to 1970 gold foil inclusion, circa,. Lyre bird engraved and flower basket

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Set of 10 Childrens Prints
Set of 10 Childrens Prints

Set of 10 Childrens Prints

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H 13.5 in W 11.5 in

Set of 10 Childrens Prints

Located in Florham Park, NJ

Vollard & Company, Publisher Chicago, 1912 Bird of Paradise, Brown Thrasher, Chicadee, Curlew, Gull, Lyre Bird, Red-Headed Flicker (woodpecker), Robin, Sandpiper, Woodpecker Es...

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Early 20th Century American Prints

Pair Italian Style Neoclassical Painted Console Pier Tables
Pair Italian Style Neoclassical Painted Console Pier Tables

Pair Italian Style Neoclassical Painted Console Pier Tables

Located in Denver, CO

The cream painted base has a straight frieze hand painted with a lyre flanked by ho-ho birds and trailing scroll decoration.

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21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Biedermeier center table
Exceptional Biedermeier center table

Exceptional Biedermeier center table

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H 29.5 in Dm 40.5 in

Exceptional Biedermeier center table

Located in Long Island City, NY

Walnut veneered on pine, table top and lyre bases inlaid with bird's eye maple. Ebonized trim.

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Antique 19th Century Center Tables

Jugendstil Jewelry Box by Erhard & Sohne
Jugendstil Jewelry Box by Erhard & Sohne

Jugendstil Jewelry Box by Erhard & Sohne

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H 4.1 in W 9.75 in D 4.75 in

Jugendstil Jewelry Box by Erhard & Sohne

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Janvry, Essonne

A jewelry box inlaid with rosewood and brass. Lyre birds decorations on the front. Original red velvet inside the box.

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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Colonial Australian Emu Eggs, Aborigines, Animals, Melbourne Cup Winner 1935 ect
Colonial Australian Emu Eggs, Aborigines, Animals, Melbourne Cup Winner 1935 ect

Colonial Australian Emu Eggs, Aborigines, Animals, Melbourne Cup Winner 1935 ect

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Pair of remarkable Australian Emu eggs, superbly carved with four main panels and six smaller roundels, the larger being; Heart of Australia / Advance Australia Australia Years Ago...

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Vintage 1930s Australian British Colonial Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Eggshell, Ostrich Eggshell

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Lyre Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lyre bird for your home. Each lyre bird for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are many kinds of the lyre bird you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each lyre bird bearing Louis XVI, Art Deco or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one lyre bird that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Angelo Maria Crivelli and Erhard & Söhne produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lyre Bird?

Prices for a lyre bird start at $131 and top out at $422,439 with the average selling for $8,325.