Canova's Guardian Lions: Neoclassical Marvels at Chatsworth House - (11lbs)

Pair of Asian Carved Stone Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs. Pair of Foo or Fu dogs, possibly 17th or 18th century. The highly stylized sculptures are guardian lions, also known as Shishi, used in architect

German late 19th century neoclassical silver Hanukkah menorah. The backplate is decorated with the Tablets of Stone and lions with a central crown. Candle holders shaped as lions, with guardian lions

A Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonne Guardian Lions 20th Century Height 44 1/2 x width 33 x depth 23 inches. This lot is located in Palm Beach.

Pair of monumental Chinese male and female Sancai glaze ceramic seated Buddhist lion figures on stands, the male standing on a brocade ball and the female with her cub. Apparently unmarked. Provenance

The niche with an assembly of Buddhist figures is carved from a block of micaceous marble. It is placed on an elaborately carved square base, also made of the same material. The form is unusual and ca

20th century. A pair of large cast bronze guardian lion sculptures. Apparently unmarked. Approx: h. 32", w. 16", d. 25". Note: An identical pair is pictured in the Las Vegas home of Siegfried and Roy.

(lot of 2) Large verde patinated bronze recumbent lions, after the originals by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), 20th c., on an integral plinth base, approx 22"h, 45"w, 18.5"d Start Price: $2,000.

DESCRIPTION: Two cast bronze snarling guardian lions ("foo dogs") each featuring a flared mane and Chinese key and foliage designs on their chests. Each piece is decorated with serpentine adornments o

Chinese, pair of ceramic Blanc de Chine male and female seated Buddhist lions. Impressed seal mark to back. Approx. h. 14.25".

A Pair of Japanese Carved Gilt Wood Komainu and Shishi Guardian LionsEdo period (1615-1868), each lion is carved from a single piece of wood, their manes and eyebrows are painted in green and blue pig

Jay Strongwater (American). Hand decorated Limited Edition enamel Chinese Yin & Yang guardian lion foo dog figurines. A pair of highly stylized lions, one male, front paw balanced on a ball, and one f

Continental Pair, seated cast stone garden or entry lions, late 20th century Unmarked Approx. height 38", width 16", depth 48"

DESCRIPTION: Two matching silver filigree guardian lions ("foo dogs")-one male with an embroidered ball, one female with a rambunctious cub-each featuring enameled accenting and mounted on a carved wo

Large soapstone carving of a guardian lion. It is dyed red, green, and blue, is carved with intricate detail, and has inset blue eyes. Dimensions are 9 7/8 inches tall X 13 1/4 inches wide. All measu

Each fierce standing lion of patinated metal with hinged head. Now mounted as lamp bases. Lion 13in. (33cm) h. Base: 15in. (38cm) h.

PAIR OF LARGE GUARDIAN LION BRONZE SCULPTURES: Mirrored poses with foot on ball, 38" h., 37" d, 16.5" w.

DESCRIPTION: Pair of mirrored, bronze lion statues, each with highly detailed designs in its face, mane, claw, body, and tail. One lion has its tail wrapped around its left paws and one has its tail w

Chinese Tang Dynasty Seated Carved Stone Guardian Lion with head facing Left on a rectangular base with muscular detail. Height 9 1/2 inches (24 cm.).NOTE: From the Collection of Frank J. Caufield, Sa

Pair Tibetan bronze guardian lion appliques, Possibly 18th/19th c., Tibet, gilt and red enameled embossed sheet bronze, depicted in an expressive pose with front paws raised, holding a cord of strung

Southeast Asia, Cambodia or Thailand, Khmer Empire (Angkor culture), ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A fierce, hand-carved grey sandstone head of a guardian lion - a figure whose form resembles a mytholo

A LARGE CHINESE FRAMED SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Featuring a central guardian lion with two cubs at play surrounded by large peony blooms under sanduo, the three abundances of finger

DESCRIPTION: Antique mirror mounted in a wooden frame ornately carved with open-work designs in high relief depicting dragons flanking a Shou ("longevity") crest, guardian lions playing with embroider

Large Chinese porcelain vase, Kangxi-style, early 20th century (late Qing - early republic period). Hand-painted with Imperial guardian lions in blue and red. Height: 60 cm.

19th C Chinese Carved and Heavily Gilt Wood Box well detailed with military figures and court officials, the feet and finials with guardian lions, red lacquer top. Light age related wear. Height 13 3/