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Small Bronze Lion

Small Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base
Small Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base

Small Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base

Located in Annville, PA

Graceful even when standing still the Small Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting.

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2010s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Gilt and Patinated Bronze of Cupid on a Lion, circa 1820
Small Gilt and Patinated Bronze of Cupid on a Lion, circa 1820

Small Gilt and Patinated Bronze of Cupid on a Lion, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Engraved on the cupid's paddle "Omnia Vincit Amor" which translates "Love Conquers All". Signed by Thomas Weeks of Tichburne St.

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Antique 1820s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Antique Lion Paperweight, English, Animal Figure, Patriotic, Grille Mascot
Small Antique Lion Paperweight, English, Animal Figure, Patriotic, Grille Mascot

Small Antique Lion Paperweight, English, Animal Figure, Patriotic, Grille Mascot

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique lion paperweight. An English, nickel plated figure upon a bronze plinth, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Located in Austin, TX

The smoke would rise through the mouth of the smaller lion. The bronze with an overall deep and rich dark brown patina, bordering on black.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Likely Antique Possibly Hand-Cast Bronze Toned Lion Figurine.
Likely Antique Possibly Hand-Cast Bronze Toned Lion Figurine.

Likely Antique Possibly Hand-Cast Bronze Toned Lion Figurine.

Located in Seattle, WA

This small bronze toned lion figurine features a possibly hand-cast construction with stylized folk art details, including pronounced facial features, a ridged mane, and slightly abs...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage West African Cast-Brass Mythical Lion Folk Art Sculpture, circa 1960
Vintage West African Cast-Brass Mythical Lion Folk Art Sculpture, circa 1960

Vintage West African Cast-Brass Mythical Lion Folk Art Sculpture, circa 1960

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Please examine all photographs closely because they form an important part of the condition description. A compelling small-scale African bronze lion, this distinctive object offers...

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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist altar fittings, a flower vase, a candle stand and a censer.   

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20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Old Vienna Bronze Cold-painted Figure of a small Lion, Franz Bergmann
Old Vienna Bronze Cold-painted Figure of a small Lion, Franz Bergmann

Old Vienna Bronze Cold-painted Figure of a small Lion, Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb Old Vienna bronze cold-painted figure of a small lion Has an impressed maker's mark which is attributed to Franz Bergmann, Vienna (possibly the most highly collected maker ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Small Lion, Signed Franz Bergmann
Old Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Small Lion, Signed Franz Bergmann

Old Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of a Small Lion, Signed Franz Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb Old Vienna cold painted bronze lion figure Signed (impressed mark) underside "Geschutzt" for Franz Bergmann Original paint Franz Bergman is considered the most famous and ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th century Renaissance style bronze sculptures - Lions
Pair of 18th century Renaissance style bronze sculptures - Lions

Pair of 18th century Renaissance style bronze sculptures - Lions

Located in Varmo, IT

Pair of small bronze sculptures - Grotesque lions. Italy, 18th-19th century. 10 x 5 x h 17 cm.

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Late 18th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency Desks in Maison Jansen Manner, Ebonized, Bronze Mounted Pair
Hollywood Regency Desks in Maison Jansen Manner, Ebonized, Bronze Mounted Pair

Hollywood Regency Desks in Maison Jansen Manner, Ebonized, Bronze Mounted Pair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

The knee hole center with a large center drawer flanked by smaller drawers with lion head bronze drawer pulls.

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of French Ebony Leather Top Bronze-Mounted Desks in Maison Jansen Manner
Pair of French Ebony Leather Top Bronze-Mounted Desks in Maison Jansen Manner

Pair of French Ebony Leather Top Bronze-Mounted Desks in Maison Jansen Manner

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

The knee hole centre with a large centre drawer flanked by smaller drawers with lion head bronze drawer pulls.

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Grand Tour Souvenir Small Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice
Grand Tour Souvenir Small Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice

Grand Tour Souvenir Small Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice

Located in Quechee, VT

Table-top size Grand Tour Souvenir bronze model of the Lion of Venice with open Bible after the antique in St. Mark's Plaza, Venice. This model has a natural patina built up on the b...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lion on a Rock
Bronze Lion on a Rock

Bronze Lion on a Rock

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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in

Bronze Lion on a Rock

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Bronze lion on a rock A small bronze cast of a lion on a marble base with part of signature WJON possibly 18th century in very good condition with beautiful patina Age: 18th centu...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Souvenir Table-Top Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice
Grand Tour Souvenir Table-Top Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice

Grand Tour Souvenir Table-Top Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice

Located in Quechee, VT

This small bronze figure of the lion of Venice, after the one on a column in St.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion

$2,096Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.5 in W 18 in D 4.5 in

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Cenrury neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion Measures 18" in width x 4.5" in depth x 10.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty

Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and ...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty

Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty. The androgynous figure wears layers of loose...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bronze Lion with Marble Base
Bronze Lion with Marble Base

Bronze Lion with Marble Base

$415 / item

H 11 in W 7 in D 17 in

Bronze Lion with Marble Base

Located in Annville, PA

Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Lion with Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bull Lion statue is created i...

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2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion
Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion

Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion

$899

H 19.5 in W 19.5 in D 9 in

Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion

Located in Miami, FL

Neoclassic French large and very heavy solid bronze lion on a marble base. No markings. Very detailed and lovely made. O-636-335

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China  The figure well cast in two ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet
Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century Patinated bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton and the Lion" after the marble sculpture of Milon de Crotone by renown French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falc...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer

Located in Forney, TX

A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer. Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A finely carved Chinese zitan wood figure of an unidentified bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The androgynous figure has a plump, almost matronly ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Located in New York, NY

A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century

$15,000

H 7 in W 9 in D 4.25 in

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan
Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

$960Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in

Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Small Bronze Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small bronze lion you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A small bronze lion — often made from bronze, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small bronze lion, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right small bronze lion, those designed in Art Nouveau, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small bronze lion over the years, but those crafted by Franz Bergmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Bronze Lion?

Prices for a small bronze lion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $236 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $940.