What is an antique lion figurine?

An antique lion figurine is a sculptural representation of a lion fashioned from materials like bronze, earthenware, porcelain, or marble during the nineteenth century. These pieces served as decorative mantel ornaments, Grand Tour souvenirs, inkwells, and cabinet bronzes for Victorian and continental interiors.

How do I identify a Grand Tour lion?

Grand Tour lions typically replicate famous Roman and Florentine monuments, such as the Medici or Capitoline lions, carved in serpentine marble or cast in bronze. They were brought back by travellers touring Europe in the nineteenth century and often feature inscribed stone plinths or rich patination.

Where were Staffordshire lion figures made?

Staffordshire lion figures were produced by regional potteries in England, notably during the Victorian era around 1850 and 1860. Potters moulded these earthenware figures in symmetrical pairs, decorating them with treacle glazes, pearlware finishes, or polychrome paints to adorn domestic hearths.

How should I clean a bronze lion sculpture?

Bronze lion sculptures require minimal intervention, needing only a gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to protect the original patina. Avoid using water, chemical cleaners, or metal polishes, which can strip away historic surface treatments and damage the bronze.

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An antique lion figurine brings the power and majesty of sculpture into domestic spaces, capturing the king of beasts in bronze, pottery, and marble.

A Superb Bronze Lion by Paul-édouard Delabrièrre

19th century

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A Superb Bronze Lion by Paul-édouard Delabrièrre

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£1,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Japanese Hirado Porcelain Karashishi (Guardian Lion Dog), Edo–meiji Period, C.1840–1880

19th century

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Japanese Hirado Porcelain Karashishi (Guardian Lion Dog), Edo–meiji Period, C.1840–1880

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Miniature Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Lion

19th century

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Miniature Antique Silver Pin Cushion - Lion

From The Silver Cabinet

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Important Japanese Iron Okimono - Unno Shomin 1844-1915

19th century

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Important Japanese Iron Okimono - Unno Shomin 1844-1915

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£78,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

18th century

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Neoclassical Bronze Winged Lion of Saint Mark Venetian Grand Tour C1820

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£2,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Constanti Lion Sculpture in Copper Lustre Glaze

19th century

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Large Constanti Lion Sculpture in Copper Lustre Glaze

From Rams Head Antiques

£685

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Hindu Gilt Bronze Buddha Jnana Dakini

From Rams Head Antiques

£485

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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18th Century Tin Glazed Probably German Lion and Ball with Lustre Glazed Mane

From Timberhill Gallery

£975

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Japanese Bizen Model of a Shishi, or Lion Dog, Dating Meiji Period.

19th century

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Japanese Bizen Model of a Shishi, or Lion Dog, Dating Meiji Period.

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair Staffordshire Lion and Unicorn Figures C1840

19th century

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Pair Staffordshire Lion and Unicorn Figures C1840

From Shaun King Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature nineteen-century pieces in bronze, earthenware, marble, and porcelain, alongside rarer items like Burmese opium weights and Japanese okimono.