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Canova Lions

Pair of Bronze Statutory Lions in the Manner of Antonio Canova
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
versions inspired by the neoclassical sculptor’s marble Canova Lions that he crafted for the tomb of Pope
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Statues

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Georgian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Very Large Pair Painted Cast Stone Lions After Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
By Antonio Canova
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
of Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for Pope Clement XIII's tomb in St. Peter's Basilica. Lions are known
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Statues

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Cast Stone

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Statues

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Stone, Limestone

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
H 8.5 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Other Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of Terracotta Lions, after Canova, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of recumbent lions facing towards each other.
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Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

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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
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Mid-20th Century British Classical Roman Statues

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Terracotta

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
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20th Century French Renaissance Statues

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Limestone

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
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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. Great conservation of the
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20th Century French Renaissance Statues

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Cast Stone

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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Lead Canova Lions of Marble Plinths
Located in Martlesham, GB
Incredibly rare pair early 19th century grand tour sculpted lead models of the canova lions on
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Antique 1820s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Lead

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
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

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Marble

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions on Pedestals, "The Sleeping and The Vigilant"
By Antonio Canova
Located in Dallas, TX
Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the renowned Italian artist, created the originals of these lions as a
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2010s Italian Garden Ornaments

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Limestone

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
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th century bronze model of a lion
19th century bronze model of a lion
H 3.94 in W 9.26 in D 3.35 in
Pair of Carved Stone Replica Lions originally by Antonio Canova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of replica stone lions that were originally created by Antonio Canova (1757-1822). The
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures

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Limestone

Pair of Small Italian Carved Lions, The Sleeping and The Vigilant
Located in Dallas, TX
Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the renowned Italian artist, created the originals of these lions as a
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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

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
Located in Potters Bar, GB
side of a door or entry way guarding the manor Classic pair of lions in the manner of Canova Great
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Vintage 1980s Statues

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Marble

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
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Statues

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Marble

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

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
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Statues

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Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Statues

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Iron

Pair of Iron Recumbent Lions
Pair of Iron Recumbent Lions
H 13 in W 27.5 in D 12.25 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
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20th Century English Garden Ornaments

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Marble

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Marble

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. The pair together
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

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Limestone

20th Century Pair of Canova Lions
20th Century Pair of Canova Lions
H 41 in W 34 in D 14.5 in
Pair of 20th Century Terracotta Canova Lions
Located in Southall, GB
A Pair of 20th century terracotta canova lions. A beautifully modelled, 20th century pair of fired
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Vintage 1980s Statues

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Terracotta

Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions WITHOUT Pedestals
By Antonio Canova
Located in Dallas, TX
Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the renowned Italian artist, created the originals of these lions as a
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2010s Italian Garden Ornaments

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Limestone

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

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Marble

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

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. The lion was
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Pair of Grand Tour Period, Roman Sienna Marble Recumbent Lions after Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in New York, NY
recumbent lions after Antonio Canova. Each mounted on a black Belgium marble plinth. Rome, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt and Bronze Recumbent Lion Sculptures
Gilt and Bronze Recumbent Lion Sculptures
H 3.75 in W 9.13 in D 3.75 in
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. Lions
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

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Terracotta

Italian Bronze Model Sleeping Lion 19th Century after Antonio Canova Grand Tour
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
collectible An Italian bronze model of a sleeping lion, early-19th century. Modelled after Antonio Canova
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Antique 1820s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Marble

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Siena Marble

Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions
Located in London, GB
stone comprise a genuine (opposing) pair and are modeled after the famous Antonio Canova Lions that
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Early 20th Century British Classical Roman Statues

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Cast Stone

Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions
Pair of 20th Century Stone Lions
H 16 in W 21 in D 16 in
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
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Late 20th Century Bookends

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Bronze

Two Cast Plaster Models of Lions, after Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
After Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822), the well-proportioned and crisply cast plaster models of
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1990s Animal Sculptures

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Serpentine

Pair of 19th Century Stone Lions; after Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
After Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the well-proportioned and finely modelled stone (possibly marble
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian George II Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Pair of 19th Century Faux Marble Plaster Lions; after Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
. These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) as a pair in a larger scale
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian George III Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

19th Century Pair of Hand Carved Carrara Marble Lions
By Antonio Canova
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Antonio Canova in 1792. One lion is depicted sleeping, and the other awake; a detail which is said to
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

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
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Antique 19th Century English Statues

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Gorgeous Pair of Large English Stone Lions
Located in Woodbury, CT
after the famous Antonio Canova Lions that guard Pope Clement XIII's tomb. In very good condition, there
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Vintage 1960s British Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Gorgeous Pair of Large English Stone Lions
Gorgeous Pair of Large English Stone Lions
H 18.9 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
1940s Bronze Lion Bookends, Pair
By Antonio Canova
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, pair of 1940s polished bronze lion bookends. Signed: "Antonio Canova
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Bronze

1940s Bronze Lion Bookends, Pair
1940s Bronze Lion Bookends, Pair
H 4 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in

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Canova Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of canova lions is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, all canova lions available were constructed with great care. There are 23 antique and vintage canova lions for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Canova lions have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Canova lions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Georgian and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Canova lions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Antonio Canova are consistently popular.

How Much are Canova Lions?

Canova lions can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,888, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.