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Una And Lion

Una and the Lion Parian Statue English, 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique parian sculpture of Una and the Lion. Great detail. English. Mid-19th century. Presented
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

The Lion, 1975, Andy Warhol, Color lithograph, Animal, Lion
By Andy Warhol
Located in Milano, IT
"THE LION" espressamente eseguita per la serie "LO ZODIACO/The Zodiac" per "BOLAFFI ARTE". L'edizione è
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1970s Pop Art Animal Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Bas-relief Lion of San Marco, in Siena yellow marble, bust in marble, sculpure
Located in Rome, IT
Bas-relief Lion of San Marco, in Siena yellow marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Expressionist Painting of Lion by Michelle Betancourt, Mixed Media 60" x 60"
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monumental mixed media painting titled "Una Capa Para El Rey" which translates to "A Cape For The
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Early 2000s Colombian Expressionist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

The Talmudists Post Soviet Non Conformist Avant Garde Judaica Lithograph
By Alek Rapoport
Located in Surfside, FL
, "La Nuova Arte Sovietica-Una prospettiva non-ufficiale" (1977), participated in television programs
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1970s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Modern Italian Heavy Opalescent Murano Glass Vase Signed by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
island of San Servolo Venice, Italy. Creates two Lions of San Marco in glass and gold leaf, to be awarded
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Modern Italian Opalescent Murano Glass Vase with Applications by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
island of San Servolo Venice, Italy. Creates two Lions of San Marco in glass and gold leaf, to be awarded
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

The Rabbi 1977 Soviet Non Conformist Avant Garde Print
By Alek Rapoport
Located in Surfside, FL
, "La Nuova Arte Sovietica-Una prospettiva non-ufficiale" (1977), participated in television programs
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1970s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
. Creates two Lions of San Marco in glass and gold leaf, to be awarded to the ballerina Carla Fracci and the
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Rare Agate Carved Intaglio of Mercury in 14kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Combat with the Nemean lions, a generally admired piece. His gems, both recessed and embossed, are of
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

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Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
devised the Kingdom of Castile and the Lion for the Leonese kingdom. Detail; the arms of the Royal House
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Oval Intaglio Carved In Amber Mounted in 18Kt Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Nemean lions, a generally admired piece. His gems, both recessed and embossed, are of outstanding clarity
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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

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Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold

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First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
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Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
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It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
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Furietti centaurs in Siena yellow marble, marble sculpture, ancient sculpture
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Fine 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Triumph of Flora" Attr. Ferdinand Wagner II
By Ferdinand Wagner II 1
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1950s Red Lion Parquetry Front Mahogany Nine-Drawer Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in London, GB
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By Capodimonte
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Vintage Red Lion Combed Oak Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
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A Lion and a Tiger fighting for a Deer at the edge of a river
By Johann Wenzel Peter
Located in Rome, IT
of catalogue for the visitors of his workshop. In 1809, a painting showing a Fight of a Lion with a
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20th Century Murano Glass Sculpture Made by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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20th Century Murano Glass Sculpture Made by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
Lions of San MarCo in glass and gold leaf, to be awarded to the ballerina Carla Fracci and the architect
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Figural Group of Una and the Lion
Located in Montreal, QC
Figural group of fabled Una, wearing peacock headdress, halter, and draped skirt, reclining on a
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Italian Table Lamps

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Marble, Alabaster

Figural Group of Una and the Lion
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H 19 in W 16 in D 8 in
The Talmudists Post Soviet Non Conformist Avant Garde Judaica Lithograph
By Alek Rapoport
Located in Surfside, FL
, "La Nuova Arte Sovietica-Una prospettiva non-ufficiale" (1977), participated in television programs
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1970s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Rabbi 1977 Soviet Non Conformist Avant Garde Print
By Alek Rapoport
Located in Surfside, FL
, "La Nuova Arte Sovietica-Una prospettiva non-ufficiale" (1977), participated in television programs
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1970s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

19th Century Minton Pair of Parian Figures
By John Bell, Johann Heinrich von Dannecker 1, Minton
Located in Pymble, NSW
A pair of Minton Parian figures depicting "Ariadne" after Dannecker, 1847 and "Una and the Lion
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Antique 1840s British Classical Greek Porcelain

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19th Century Minton Pair of Parian Figures
19th Century Minton Pair of Parian Figures
H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Armorial Walnut Wood Plaque from Spain
Located in Dallas, TX
UNA GRANDE LIBRE. This was the motto of Spains head of state Francisco Franco. The carvings on this
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Armorial Walnut Wood Plaque from Spain
H 26.5 in W 20 in D 3.63 in
"Una and the Lion" Minton Biscuit Porcelain Figure
By Minton
Located in Rochester, NY
Very fine Minton parian porcelain group, Una removes the thorn from the lion. 19th century, incised
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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English Minton Porcelain Figure of Una and the Lion, 1847
By John Bell, Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Minton England white Parian statuette of una and the lion with full-length nude female figure
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Antique 1840s English Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Italian Pair of Heavy Cognac/Opalescent Murano Glass Vases Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
island of San Servolo Venice, Italy. Creates two Lions of San Marco in glass and gold leaf, to be awarded
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Cuban Modernist Master Colorful Pastel Crayon Drawing Lyrical Ballet Dancers
Located in Surfside, FL
was the recipient of many awards. The life-size stone carving Fin de una raza earned him his first
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1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon, Pastel

Large Derby Figurene Representing Britannia
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Derby's golden age. The form of this figural group is from the story of Una and the Lion. At the time of
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Mid-19th Century Parian Ware Statue of "Ariadne on a Panther"
By Minton
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
" manufactured by Minton. Made as a companion piece to "Una and the Lion.".
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Una And Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic una and lion available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and ceramic, every una and lion was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the una and lion you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A una and lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made una and lion over the years, but those crafted by Pino Signoretto and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Una And Lion?

Prices for a una and lion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $19,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,110.
Questions About Una And Lion
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