Primitive Lions
LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in GB
carved Chinese Foo Lion Dog statue with original paint and patina
This is a very special and highly
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 5.71 in
cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with you. It is a story of Primitive expression and for the feelings invoked by the wilderness, in its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Night of a Hunter The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
one with the universe, and the universe becomes one with you. It is a story of Primitive expression
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Night of a Hunter The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
one with the universe, and the universe becomes one with you. It is a story of Primitive expression
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage African Woven Table Runner or Wall Art in Cream, Red, Black, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
and lions. The item can be used as a table runner or hung as a primitive wall art. It can also be
Category
Mid-20th Century Botswanan Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs. Exceptional Gabbehs
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige Pictorial and Floral by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
a lion in beige-brown atop a rust red background. Keen eyes will admire fine floral patterns in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Metal
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 6 in
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs. Exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner in Red with Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs. Exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Syrian Silver and Gold Mezuzah Case
Located in New York, NY
silver and gold, to create a beautiful, primitively crafted piece. At the top, a pair of lions surrounded
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Islamic Religious Items
Materials
Gold, Silver
Two-Handled Jug, Fabulous, Unique Mid-Century Sculptural Piece by Gambone
By Guido Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artist's work was astonishingly modern, and yet the simple, spherical form and lion's head on the spout
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
Rare Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Gray & Brown Animal Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs. Exceptional Gabbehs like
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bruce Hasson Verdigris Bronze Puma Sculpture, Signed and Numbered, Early 2000s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Animals" series, but conceivably a mountain lion, panther, or particularly healthy domestic feline–lounges
Category
Early 2000s American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in
Italian 19th Century Greco-Roman Style Marble Bas-Relief Frieze, Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lion Hunt Reliefs, which are housed at the British Museum. The attention to detail and appearance of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
H 17.25 in W 64 in D 21.5 in
Rare Renaissance Cabinet Richly Carved
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
dog representing fidelity. Above, a lion embodies power, wisdom, and justice.
In between, on the
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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Travertine dining table
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Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina.
Made in Italy
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Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Red oak
Measure: Seat width: 12”.
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2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Orley Shabahang Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This 2016 Orley Shabahang signature carpet consists of a wool and silk pile and organic vegetable dyes. Created in Iran, in a village surrounding the city of Arak, formerly known as ...
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2010s Persian Persian Rugs
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Wool
Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Wood Flexible Linen Shade
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Located in San Antonio, TX
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Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
By Sóha
Located in Paris, FR
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Dimensions:
180 x 80 x 45 cm
Unique piece made to order.
Founded by artist Denis Milovanov, SÓHA design studio conceives and prod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
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Oak
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutal solid oak handcrafted 4-door sideboard, each piece retains it´s natural character.
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards
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Oak
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Arizona Mirror, Estremoz Marble and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ in...
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Marble, Brass
H 45.28 in W 33.08 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Rounded Floor Lamp in Grey Patina by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
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Carved Mahogany Revolving Grotto Stool
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Edinburgh, GB
form of a primitive lion. Sitting on a circular bezel and standing on three carved animal feet. The
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Antique 19th Century Stools
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Mahogany
Pair of Folding Wrought Iron and Tole Circus Lions
Located in Stamford, GB
A possibly unique pair of folding wrought iron and tole circus lions, believed to have flanked the
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Mid-20th Century English Primitive Carnival Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
UNUSUAL PAIR OF FRENCH FAIENCE LIONS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of recumbent form and with amusing primitive faces and yellow manes; resting on green speckled
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Carved Folky Lion
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved primitive crouching lion on base with black
eyes and carved teeth, American, c.1930-1940
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
Primitive Italian Carved Stone Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very primitive hand-carved stone lion. Italy at least 18th century but probably a lot
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Antique 18th Century Italian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This carved wooden lion sculpture boats wonderful detail and is a nice example of mid-20th century
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Primitive Crouching Painted Stone Lion Statue
Located in Sheffield, MA
Is it Asian or medieval or....? Your guess is as good as ours, but it does have presence and style. The paint has faded with time. The tail lays up the back.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Sculptures
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Free Shipping within the United
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Unusual Primitive Wash Stand
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive wash stand with unusual three legged base, the front leg is carved as a lions claw
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Primitive and Unusual Wash Stand
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive wash stand with unusual three legged base, the front leg is carved as a lions claw
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Haitian Iron Sculpture Depicting a Lion Signed Bruno Paulahid
By Bruno Paulahid
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large pierced lion form iron wall sculpture, signed Bruno Paulahid.
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20th Century Haitian Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Carved Stone Lion Planter, France, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved stone lion planter, France, circa 1890.
Beautiful, primitive vessel with hand carved lion
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Antique 1890s French Planters and Jardinieres
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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
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
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Pottery
Italian 17/ 18th Century Carved Stone Lion Holding a Ball
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very primitive hand-carved stone lion.Unique period piece. Italy circa 1650-1750
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures
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Limestone
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Barbary Lion
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
From cozy casual to boho chic, relish the Primitive charm as this vintage Berber Moroccan rug with
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Italian 17/ 18th Century Carved Stone Lion Holding a Coat of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and primitive hand-carved stone lion. Unique period piece. Italy, circa 1650-1750
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures
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Limestone
Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions
Located in GB
Jardinière stands with lion bird and floral detailing
A very good looking and decorative pair, extremely
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Vintage 1920s Burmese Regency Planters and Jardinieres
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H 21.07 in Dm 12.41 in L 21.07 in
Stoneware Jug or Ewer with Lion Handle by Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Bode Willumsen
Located in Topeka, KS
oxblood colored matt glaze and features a full body lion as the handle. Marked with Royal Copenhagen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Other Vases
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Stoneware
H 3.1 in W 4.75 in D 7 in
Rare Pair of 18th Century Venetian Etched Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
face under a crown of leaves. The etched mirrors are highly detailed Primitive warrior figures amongst
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Antique 1770s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
African Carved Exotic Art Deco Bar Storage
Located in Oakland, CA
with an unusual African primitive island motif. Look closely at the lion chasing the man in a forest of
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Figural Bronze Sculpture by Herbert Kallem
By Herbert Kallem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A unique sculpture of a primitive standing figure with an earlier bronze lion's head and holding an
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Oak Black Forest Style Cabinet with Deer Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
meticulously carved crouching lions which rest upon the lower buffet. They support the upper section. Two
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 107.75 in W 56.75 in D 24.5 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, which features foliage decoration to the four corners and terminates with four charming lion paw feet
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 19.3 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
English 18th Century Primitive Oak Coat of Arms with Lions
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice and beautiful weathered oak coat of arms with traces of paint. Weathered, losses and old repairs.
Oak on forged iron frame.
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Antique 18th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Primitive Spanish Carved Folk Art Astrology Zodiac Wall Plaque Lion Bull Lobster
Located in Dayton, OH
the Lion.
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20th Century Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.75 in W 2.75 in D 8.75 in
Henri Maïk "Lion" Oil on Canvas, France, 1967
By Henri Maik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Primitive painter,' Maik constructed dreamscapes by adding a playfulness to jungle imagery (namely, beastly
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Oak Lion Panel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art carved oak lion panel.
We are proud to offer a unique hand carved
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Wooden Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such a great piece of folky 19thc primitive carving in original worn painted surface. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved with exquisite detail to form a representation of a leopard, lion or another predatory member of
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20th Century Unknown Primitive Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Vintage Hand Embroidery Suzani Pillows
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of pillows made of hand embroidery silk on cotton cream color background. Primitive
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20th Century Central Asian Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pair of Vintage Hand Embroidery Suzani Pillows
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of pillows made of hand embroidery silk on cotton cream color background. Primitive
Category
20th Century Asian Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
18th Century Antique Italian Cassina Marchigiana Hand Painted Nuptial Chest
Located in Encinitas, CA
Lovely nuptial trunk, with primitive painting on the front depicting in detail Hercules fighting
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Fir
H 17 in W 51.75 in D 17 in
Antique Blanket Chest with Chinoiserie Painting
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, lion's head ring pulls and Primitive hinged top. The background paint is a very pleasing sea green and
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
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Wood
Set of Four Exotic Big Cat Prints in Faux Tortoise Frames
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 hand colored ingravings of exotic big cats that include a tiger, lion, cheetah and leopard
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20th Century American British Colonial Prints
Vintage Branko Paradis Noahs Ark 2 Signed Seriolithograph Poster Print 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Branko Paradis Noah's Art II serio lithograph print featuring a grouping of big cats; lion
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Prints
Materials
Paper
H 18 in W 0.125 in D 23 in
Carved Folk Art Ceremonial Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
standing lion on each wing.The upholstered back folds down onto the seat. Origin unknown.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitives
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Work Games Box
Located in London, GB
The sides finely decorated with unusual stylized Primitive lions and love hearts
pierced and
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Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) More Folk Art
Materials
Bone
Pair of Italian Mottahedeh Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of covered urns with beautiful gold and purple colored ceramic with a primitive lion figure on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Early Pair of Carved Regal Lions
Located in Hudson, NY
Carved teak. Remnants of polychrome visible bust mostly gone. Old repairs visible. Wonderfully stylized mane. Extremely heavy and solid.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Primitive Sculptures
Pr. Bronze LionCubs Benin, Africa Great Patina, Verde Aging Collectable
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
These lions, male and female are most charming, will add a sophisticated look to any room
we have
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Vintage 1980s African Primitive Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Love Token Mangleboard
Located in London, GB
Carved with Primitive Floral Motifs and Lion Handle
Pine and Birchwood with Original 'Rosemaling
Category
Antique 19th Century More Folk Art
English Naïve School Oil on Panel of an Imprisoned Man with Wildcats
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The primitive and naive depiction in oils on thick rough-hewn oak panel, showing a young man in
Category
Antique 1820s English Paintings
Materials
Oak
19th Century European Lion's Head Zinc Wall Fountain
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Geneva, IL
Striking and rare wall-mount Lion's head fountain. Beautifully rendered, realistic features. A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Fountains
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars
Located in SOMIS, CA
Pair of hand-painted blue and white porcelain jars.
The jars are painted with Primitive images
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Primitive Lions For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of primitive lions available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and metal, all primitive lions available were constructed with great care. Find 11 antique and vintage primitive lions at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Primitive lions have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Primitive lions made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Primitive lions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rooms Studio, Guido Gambone and Neiman Marcus are consistently popular.
How Much are Primitive Lions?
Prices for primitive lions start at $450 and top out at $124,500 with the average selling for $3,200.
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