Real Lion
Angela rides the Lion, 2008, 21st century, contemporary, photography
By Sylvie Blum
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
A nude female model is riding on a real lion in the dessert.
As a woman and an
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
H 44 in W 54 in
Rare Pair of Antique Carved Stone Lions from Italy, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
view real lions, nor were they concerned with realistic interpretations. Extirpated from Europe
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Medieval Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.”
—Ovid
Introducing the Lion’s Paw Lamp, the first release from the Venus
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
$1,625 / item
H 18 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Antique Hand Painted Chinese Jars With Foo Dogs and Inscriptions
Located in SANTA FE, NM
front of wealthy homes.
It is widely accepted that foo dogs were created sometime after real lions were
Category
Early 20th Century Qing More Art
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$6,000
H 17 in W 8 in D 8 in
Angela Dancing, 2008, 21st century, contemporary, photography
By Sylvie Blum
Located in München, BY
is dancing behind a real female lion in the dessert.
As a woman and an artist, Austrian-born Sylvie
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
H 20 in W 16 in
The walk, 2008, 21st century, contemporary, photography
By Sylvie Blum
Located in München, BY
is waking with a real female lion through the dessert.
As a woman and an artist, Austrian-born
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
H 20 in W 16 in
Antique Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Panel Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
animals, both real and mythological including lion, tiger, deer, horse, elephant and Qiling. The tone-on
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Textiles
Materials
Silk
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 56 in W 80 in D 0.2 in
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Lion Bracelet by URART 18k Gold, 925 Silver , "Double Headed Lion "Bracelet
Located in Baar, CH
piece is stylised opposed real solid 18K yellow gold lion heads with detailing to the eyes, ears and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Regency Drum Table, circa 1810
Located in Sheffield, MA
fitted with alternating real and faux drawers, lion head ring pulls, raised on a vase-turned pedestal and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Pyrographed Chest Wood Iron Italy XVI Century
Located in Milano, IT
and leaf motifs, also repeated in the innermost band, together with real animals such as lions and
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful and Mysterious Pair of 19th Century Limestone Lions
Located in North Beninngton, VT
mythological lions than real lions. Their feet have very long talons. Their ears pop up, they have large fangs
Category
Antique 19th Century Statues
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Pair of Glazed Faience Lions
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pair of white glazed lion cubs, produced at Real Rato Factory in Lisbon.
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Pair of Late 19th-Century Japanese Carved Granite Dogs of Foo
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
palaces, temples, tombs etc were imaginary lions as no one had ever seen a real lion first hand around the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments
Ancient Roman Marble Lion
Located in London, GB
The upper part of a large table leg, offering a lively and powerful depiction of a roaring lion
Category
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of White Fayence Medici Lions
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful real pair of Fayence Medici lions.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Very Fine Italian Grand Tour Carved Giallo di Siena Marble Canova Lion
By Antonio Canova
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
marble model of recumbent lion, on a plinth base, survives from the first quarter of 19th century, Italy
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble
New Versace Versus Black Patent Leather Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
the house of Versace !
Be unforgettable in this hot mini dress.
A real "must-have"!
Patent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
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Real Lion For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal real lion for your home. A real lion — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a real lion, we have 49 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect real lion — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A real lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Howard and Sons, Asprey & Garrard Limited and Roger de Valerio each produced at least one beautiful real lion that is worth considering.
How Much is a Real Lion?
Prices for a real lion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,982.
Questions About Real Lion
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024No, the Schiaparelli Lion dress is not real. Although its lion's head and fur look incredibly lifelike, the dress is actually handcrafted out of foam resin and other synthetic materials. The dress made headlines when Kylie Jenner wore it on the runway at Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2023 couture collection show at Paris Fashion Week. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Schiaparelli apparel and accessories.
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