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
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Statues
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Georgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 2.56 in W 1.58 in D 5.12 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
H 18.9 in W 45.28 in D 11.82 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Statues
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 57.5 in W 22 in D 55.5 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Terracotta Lions, after Canova, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of recumbent lions facing towards each other.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Classical Roman Statues
Materials
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
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Statues
Materials
Limestone
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 49.22 in
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
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Statues
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
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
Category
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
Category
2010s Italian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
H 48.25 in W 54 in D 18.25 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Statues
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Statues
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 19 in W 24 in D 9.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century French Baroque Statues
Materials
Stone
H 30.71 in W 55.91 in D 23.63 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Iron
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Limestone
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Statues
Materials
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
Category
2010s Italian Garden Ornaments
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 2.09 in W 3.71 in D 1.26 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 5.52 in W 12.21 in D 3.75 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Classical Roman Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
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
Category
Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
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
Category
1990s Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian George II Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian George III Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s British Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
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
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Bronze
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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.