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The Lion Slayer

English Porcelain Figure Titled "The Lion Slayer"
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century English Porcelain Figure Tited " The Lion Slayer " Converted to Lamp in vintage
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Victorian Staffordshire Hand Painted Figurine 'The Lion Slayer'
By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
lion at his feet. There are several renditions of this figurine, seemingly getting more color and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 *Prototype* Samson slaying the Lion.
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 Samson slaying the lion. Signed and titled verso. A PROTOTYPE for
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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1860 'Lion Hunter' Wood engraving - Woodcut - Paul Gustave Doré
By Gustave Doré, Gustave Doré
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Strasbourg Paris Work location Paris. 'The Lion Slayer': this refers to Jules Gérard (1817-1864
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Antique 1850s French Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and monumental white marble figural sculpture clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion" by
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

An Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion"
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional and Monumental White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion" by
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Samson and the Lion, " Large, Rare Art Deco Sculptural Panel with Tile Mosaic
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A tour de force example of Art Deco wall sculpture, this depiction of Samson slaying the lion was
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Original Vintage London Underground Poster Hercules Nemean Lion Greek Mythology
By Frederick Charles Herrick
Located in London, GB
Charles Herrick (1887-1970) of a muscular man fighting and slaying the Nemean lion under the title
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Vintage 1920s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Ancient Lamp Drawing of a Bull and Lion; Tauroctony Engravings Published in 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
, which is a depiction of Mithras slaying a bull, a central motif in the mystery religion known as
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Antique 1720s Prints

Materials

Paper

Late 16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Roman General Scipio
Located in New York, NY
defector, is shown slaying a lion, an African symbol of power. In the further distance at left are rolling
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Antique 16th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
skin cape he acquired from slaying the Nemian lion (one of the 10 labors of Hercules). The coin was
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century Bc Alexander the Great Zeus Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
young Hercules clad in the lion skin cape he acquired from slaying the Nemian lion (one of the 10 labors
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Carved Oak Hall Bench
Located in Toledo, OH
lions at the top. Center panel depicts a Knight slaying a dragon. Lion heads as arm rests on each side
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Antique 1890s Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Italian Carved Oak Hall Bench
Vintage Italian Carved Oak Hall Bench
H 59.5 in W 53.5 in D 22.5 in
Monumental Renaissance Revival Sideboard, Heavily Carved, Mahogany, Branded
Located in Stamford, CT
. The whole having four upper scroll carved drawers flanked by lion heads over four heavily carved lower
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Antique Early 1900s Romanian Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Set of 7 Antique Prints illustrating various Historic Events
Located in Langweer, NL
slaying lions, a subject that would intrigue those interested in the folklore and mythos of Germanic
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Antique Early 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 7 Antique Prints illustrating various Historic Events
Set of 7 Antique Prints illustrating various Historic Events
No Reserve
H 18.51 in W 11.93 in D 0.02 in
Warhol Coca Cola
Located in New York, NY
licensing of "The Simpson's", "Family Guy", "M*A*S*H", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Sprite Girl
Located in New York, NY
licensing of "The Simpson's", "Family Guy", "M*A*S*H", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Pool Time
Located in New York, NY
"The Simpson's", "Family Guy", "M*A*S*H", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The Vampire
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

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Wood, Mixed Media

Swimmer
Located in New York, NY
", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer." Allen served as Vice President of
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Surfboards 2
Located in New York, NY
Guy", "M*A*S*H", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer." Allen served as
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

French Onion Dip
Located in New York, NY
licensing of "The Simpson's", "Family Guy", "M*A*S*H", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Holiday Inn
Located in New York, NY
licensing of "The Simpson's", "Family Guy", "M*A*S*H", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Audrey Color
Located in New York, NY
Guy", "M*A*S*H", "Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer." Allen served as
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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Neo-Renaissance style cabinet with painted enamels signed by Theophile Soyer
By Théophile Soyer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
medallions represent on one side “Apollo slaying the Python”, on the other “Diana the Huntress”. Apollo, a
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Enamel

Original Vintage London Underground Poster Hercules Nemean Lion Greek Mythology
By Frederick Charles Herrick
Located in London, GB
(1887-1970) of a muscular man fighting and slaying the Nemean lion under the title - Hercules
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Paper

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The Lion Slayer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the lion slayer for your home. Each the lion slayer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, fabric and wool. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the lion slayer — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A the lion slayer made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Frederick Charles Herrick, Royal Staffordshire Ceramics and Valentin Shabaeff each produced at least one beautiful the lion slayer that is worth considering.

How Much is a The Lion Slayer?

The average selling price for a the lion slayer at 1stDibs is $7,000, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $54,995 for the highest priced.
Questions About The Lion Slayer
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