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Pair Of Italian Majolica Garden Lions
Pair Of Italian Majolica Garden Lions

Pair Of Italian Majolica Garden Lions

Located in Essex, MA

Each seated with stylized faux marble bases. From a Palm Beach Florida Estate.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Poly-Chromed Fu Lions
Pair of Chinese Poly-Chromed Fu Lions

Pair of Chinese Poly-Chromed Fu Lions

Located in Cypress, CA

Attractive large Chinese pair of hand painted glazed pottery winged Fu-dogs in walking position

Category

20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Recumbent Lions
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Recumbent Lions

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Recumbent Lions

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming pair of late 19th century Staffordshire recumbent lions. These handsome beasts

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Glass

English Staffordshire Figurine of Medici Lion, 19th Century
English Staffordshire Figurine of Medici Lion, 19th Century

English Staffordshire Figurine of Medici Lion, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The English 19th century Staffordshire figurine depicting a Medici standing male lion with ball

Category

Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Cantagalli Italian Maiolica Pottery Pot Pourri Basket
Cantagalli Italian Maiolica Pottery Pot Pourri Basket

Cantagalli Italian Maiolica Pottery Pot Pourri Basket

By Cantagalli

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very decorative antique Italian maiolica handled pot pourri pottery basket with lion head masks

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Decorative Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Bruno Gambone Huge Stoneware Lion
Bruno Gambone Huge Stoneware Lion

Bruno Gambone Huge Stoneware Lion

By Bruno Gambone

Located in Munich, DE

Huge version of Bruno Gambone lion art pottery ceramic sculpture bought directly from the artist in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Staffordshire Standing Lion Figure
Large Staffordshire Standing Lion Figure

Large Staffordshire Standing Lion Figure

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Staffordshire pottery figure which features a lion, stood on a shaped base. Decorated 'in the round

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

19th Century Red Ware Handmade Clay Lion from Pennsylvania
19th Century Red Ware Handmade Clay Lion from Pennsylvania

19th Century Red Ware Handmade Clay Lion from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early handmade red ware clay lion was found in Pennsylvania and was more then likely made

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji Moriage Lidded Pottery Koros Circa 1920
Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji Moriage Lidded Pottery Koros Circa 1920

Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Meiji Moriage Lidded Pottery Koros Circa 1920

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine pair antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Moriage enameled pottery koros and covers with lion dog

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Shelton Staffordshire Lion with Lamb Figure
Shelton Staffordshire Lion with Lamb Figure

Shelton Staffordshire Lion with Lamb Figure

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Shelton Staffordshire Pottery group which features a lion and a lamb, recumbent on a plinth base

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Antique French Majolica Cache Pot Planter Jardiniere Sarreguemines Snake & Lion
Antique French Majolica Cache Pot Planter Jardiniere Sarreguemines Snake & Lion

Antique French Majolica Cache Pot Planter Jardiniere Sarreguemines Snake & Lion

By Sarreguemines

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Majolica Cache Pot Planter Jardiniere Sarreguemines Snake Handle & Lions. Direct

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion Planter
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion Planter

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion Planter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

pottery collection, this lion planter is sure to turn heads and spark conversations. Make it yours today

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions
Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Pair of Massive 20th Century Oriental Ceramic Foo Dogs or Temple Lions

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A large pair of unique and very decorative 20th century ceramic Imperial Guardian Lions, commonly

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog on Pedestal

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

door-knockers, and in pottery. Pairs of guardian lion statues are still common decorative and symbolic

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Northern Chinese Courtyard Door, Hu Tong Culture
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Northern Chinese Courtyard Door, Hu Tong Culture

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Northern Chinese Courtyard Door, Hu Tong Culture

Located in PARIS, FR

125 x 30 - Stones: 22 x 22 x 39 Additional Information: Statues of guardian lions traditionally

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

Located in Miami, FL

-knockers, and in pottery. pairs of guardian lion statues are still common and symbolic elements at the

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Polychrome Painted Italian 1960s Pottery Lion Form Pitcher
Polychrome Painted Italian 1960s Pottery Lion Form Pitcher

Polychrome Painted Italian 1960s Pottery Lion Form Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

A polychrome painted Italian 1960s pottery lion form pitcher. The charming lion with aubergine and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Bonci Siena Italian Pottery Lion, Monumental Animal Sculpture
Bonci Siena Italian Pottery Lion, Monumental Animal Sculpture

Bonci Siena Italian Pottery Lion, Monumental Animal Sculpture

Located in Southampton, NJ

An unusual and generously sized Italian pottery lion handmade and colourfully glazed in Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor

Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Lion Sculpture, Marked
Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Lion Sculpture, Marked

Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Lion Sculpture, Marked

By Bruno Gambone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great animal sculpture by the well known Italian artists, Gambone, marked with the donkey mark as shown in bottom.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi Lion Lamp
Aldo Londi Lion Lamp

Aldo Londi Lion Lamp

By Aldo Londi

Located in Richmond, VA

Mid century pottery lion lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950. Lamp is an unglazed pottery

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Wedgwood Basalt Stoneware Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion Round Tablet
Wedgwood Basalt Stoneware Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion Round Tablet

Wedgwood Basalt Stoneware Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion Round Tablet

By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

Etruria, Staffordshire, 1910-1930, depicting Hercules hugging a struggling lion by its neck, fine

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

David Stewart Incised Earthenware Bowl Saint George & the Dragon
David Stewart Incised Earthenware Bowl Saint George & the Dragon

David Stewart Incised Earthenware Bowl Saint George & the Dragon

Located in Fulton, CA

to the ceramics industry for design, clay body and glazes. David also had his own pottery label with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Large Pair of Italian Pottery Medici Lion Figures
Large Pair of Italian Pottery Medici Lion Figures

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

Renaissance Revival Style Lion Statue in Glazed Pottery
Renaissance Revival Style Lion Statue in Glazed Pottery

Renaissance Revival Style Lion Statue in Glazed Pottery

Located in Astoria, NY

Renaissance revival style sculpture of a lion with his paw on a globe, made in heavily glazed

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair Chinese Glazed Pottery Fu Lions, Mid-20th Century
Pair Chinese Glazed Pottery Fu Lions, Mid-20th Century

Pair Chinese Glazed Pottery Fu Lions, Mid-20th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Imposing pair of Chinese glazed pottery Fu Lions, first half of the 20th century. Beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Guardian Lion, late 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic Chinese sancai glazed tilework celestial guardian lion, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

David Stewart Pottery Lidded Lion Container California Design
David Stewart Pottery Lidded Lion Container California Design

David Stewart Pottery Lidded Lion Container California Design

Located in San Diego, CA

Stewart had a shop for 15 years in Old Town where his pottery was sold. He was a Pond Farm student from

Category

Vintage 1960s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Black Staffordshire Lion
19th Century Black Staffordshire Lion

19th Century Black Staffordshire Lion

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an iconic Staffordshire recumbent lion in the uncommon black and white coloration. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Paint

A Pair of Antique Staffordshire Lions
A Pair of Antique Staffordshire Lions

A Pair of Antique Staffordshire Lions

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of Staffordshire lions made of pearl glazed earthenware and painted in a dramatic dark green

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Foo Dogs

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful pair of Chinese pottery foo dogs or lions glazed in vibrant green, with blue, yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Standing Lion with Ball, 19th Century
Staffordshire Standing Lion with Ball, 19th Century

Staffordshire Standing Lion with Ball, 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of a standing lion with ball under right paw. The lion is in very good to

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique Scottish Staffordshire Porcelain Lions
Pair of Antique Scottish Staffordshire Porcelain Lions

Pair of Antique Scottish Staffordshire Porcelain Lions

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Stunning pair of antique Scottish (Staffordshire style) porcelain lions with glass eyes. Perfectly

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion
Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion

Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion

Located in Chicago, IL

Lisa Larson Lion Figure, Gustavsberg Pottery Sweeden, signed also pictured sold separate Bulldog

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Recumbent Lion of Glazed Stoneware from England
Large Recumbent Lion of Glazed Stoneware from England

Large Recumbent Lion of Glazed Stoneware from England

By Whitaker & Co., Ltd.

Located in Austin, TX

A large English lion figurine of glazed stoneware featuring a recumbent lion with fine modelling to

Category

Early 20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery, Earthenware, Ceramic

Rare Pair of 19th Century Antique Staffordshire Reclining Lions
Rare Pair of 19th Century Antique Staffordshire Reclining Lions

Rare Pair of 19th Century Antique Staffordshire Reclining Lions

By Staffordshire

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful collectible pair antique Staffordshire 19th century reclining lions with glass eyes.   

Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Persian Hand Painted Earthenware Vase with a Lion and Antelope
Persian Hand Painted Earthenware Vase with a Lion and Antelope

Persian Hand Painted Earthenware Vase with a Lion and Antelope

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

From a small collection of five Persian hand painted pottery vases is this stylish earthenware

Category

Early 20th Century Qatari Islamic Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs

Located in Bradenton, FL

lion statutes, circa early 20th century. Glazed in green, yellow and red with slight difference

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A whimsical pair of late Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese pottery Sancai green glazed joss stick

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Exquisite Chinese Delft Tea Pot 19th Century with Temple Guardian Lions Motif
Exquisite Chinese Delft Tea Pot 19th Century with Temple Guardian Lions Motif

Exquisite Chinese Delft Tea Pot 19th Century with Temple Guardian Lions Motif

Located in New York, NY

decorated with stylized wave and cloud motifs, and traditional Chinese temple guardian lions. It features

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Delft and Faience

Materials

Wrought Iron

Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century
Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century

Oversized Chinese Ceramic Figures of Foo Lions, Early 20th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Magnificent oversized Chinese glazed pottery guardian statues of Foo Lions. Each Foo Lion has

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Staffordshire Pottery Lions. Thomas Parr, C. 1860
Pair Staffordshire Pottery Lions. Thomas Parr, C. 1860

Pair Staffordshire Pottery Lions. Thomas Parr, C. 1860

By Staffordshire

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Pair Staffordshire pottery lions, Thomas Parr factory, c. 1860. Modelled as standing lions, with

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Glazed Pottery Lion Corbel
Glazed Pottery Lion Corbel

Glazed Pottery Lion Corbel

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and nicely modeled lion corbel in the "ancient" style. Made of glazed pottery with an

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

Danish Pottery Lion Bank
Danish Pottery Lion Bank

Danish Pottery Lion Bank

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Ceramic coin bank in the form of a lion with a painted green base, Denmark (probably Bornholm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Edwardian Period Naïve Treacle-Glazed Pottery Lions, circa 1905
Pair of Edwardian Period Naïve Treacle-Glazed Pottery Lions, circa 1905

Pair of Edwardian Period Naïve Treacle-Glazed Pottery Lions, circa 1905

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The naively modelled pair of stylized treacle-glazed seated lions, possibly hailing from

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Pair  of antique English pottery lions on bases Staffordshire Pottery.
Pair  of antique English pottery lions on bases Staffordshire Pottery.

Pair of antique English pottery lions on bases Staffordshire Pottery.

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

Majestic Staffordshire pottery Medici Lions on bases. The modelling and colour decoration is of

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

French Luneville Pottery Recumbent Lion
French Luneville Pottery Recumbent Lion

French Luneville Pottery Recumbent Lion

Located in Natchez, MS

French Luneville pottery recumbent lion. This lion if from the pre 1812 period the father and son

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Staffordshire pottery basket of flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860.
Staffordshire pottery basket of flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860.

Staffordshire pottery basket of flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860.

By Staffordshire

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A rare pair of Staffordshire pottery Basket of Flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860. Both dogs seated

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pottery lion you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A pottery lion — often made from ceramic, pottery and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a pottery lion — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pottery lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pottery lion over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Staffordshire are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pottery Lion?

Prices for a pottery lion start at $250 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,398.