A few examples of appraisal values for
LION OF TRADITION

• A DUTCH DELFT "LION OF JUDAH"
  A DUTCH DELFT "LION OF JUDAH" CHARGER 17th/18th century, the standing lion before a symbolic torah, chinoiserie decoration to cavetto and rim.
• GRAND TOUR BRONZE "LION OF LUCERNE"
  GRAND TOUR BRONZE "LION OF LUCERNE" MEMORIAL STATUE The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, (German: Löwendenkmal) is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), and hewn in 1820-21 by Lukas Ahorn (1789-1856). It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. This large high-quality heavy patinated bronze was probably manufactured for wealthy Americans, is marked verso "Rev Susse Frs. Ed-is, Paris", with the inscription on the front as the original reading "Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti MDCCXCII". 9 1/2" x 20" x 6"".
• AN ORDOS BRONZE BELT PLAQUE-
  AN ORDOS BRONZE BELT PLAQUE- circa 5th Century B.C. In the form of a lion cast in bronze with good patina showing traces of original gilding. Two attachment loops on the reverse H. 2 3/4'' x L. 4 1/2''. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
• A carved oak model of a lion,
  A carved oak model of a lion, 16th/17th Century, modelled as resting on his back legs with extended front paws, on rectangular plinth, 52cm wide
• BRONZE FIGURAL OF MAN SLAYING
  BRONZE FIGURAL OF MAN SLAYING MOUNTAIN LIONBronze Figural Group of a Man Slaying Mountain Lion , after Hippolyte Moreau, signature inscribed and "6/1689/AL/A. Goldscheider./ED. Paris/Vrai Bronze" foundry stamp on self-base, h. 31 1/2 in., w. 13 1/2 in., d. 12 in Provenance: Estate of Arley D. Cathey II, El Dorado, AR, sold to benefit the University of Chicago.
• ZUNI TRIBE MOUNTAIN LION FETISH
  ZUNI TRIBE MOUNTAIN LION FETISH 20th c., New Mexico, soapstone, turquoise, twine, lion talon, mounted to custom stand, 4"h x 6"l x 2"w (total)
• SWISS WOOD CARVED LION OF LUCERN
  SWISS WOOD CARVED LION OF LUCERN 19th century, appears unsigned, handcarved pine, depicting a model after the original rock relief Lion Monument located in Lucerne designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and sculpted by in 1820-1821 by Lukas Ahorn, commemorating the 1792 massacre of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. Latin "Vetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti" ("To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss") carved inscription to anterior base.
• OOC - Classical Allegory of Three
  OOC - Classical Allegory of Three Warriors on Horseback Fighting Lion that is attacking a fourth man who has been pulled from his horse the lion's mate is across the river in the background under a palm tree painted on rough linen and signed on back 'C
• A Continental Carved Ivory Figure
  A Continental Carved Ivory Figure of the Lion of Lucerne modeled after the Swiss monument the lion depicted wounded and lying on a heap of weapons and a shield with the fleur-de-lis raised on a naturalistic wood base. Width 3 13/16 inches.
• (6) COLLECTION OF TABLE ITEMS, LION
  (6) COLLECTION OF TABLE ITEMS, LION OF LUCERNE(lot of 6) Collection of table items, including: (1) carved wood sculpture of the Lion of Lucerne, after Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844), inscribed "Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti" (to the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss); (1) gilt metal letter opener, depicting Joan of Arcadia holding sword, approx 10"l, 3"w; (1) parcel gilt and patinated metal figure, Our Lady of Lourdes, on Gothic style architectural base; (1) small carved wood female bust, approx 2.5"h, 1.75"w; (1) miniature carved wood guitar, with mother of pearl inlay, retaining gilt embossed box; (1) spherical-form gilt metal inkwell, foliate embossed with applied cabochons, hinged lid opening to removable clear glass well, rising on bun feet, lacking several cabochons, one foot replaced; 2lbs total
• FOLK ART LION. American early
  FOLK ART LION. American early 20th century softwood. Cartoonish lion with wild teeth and retaining its original paint. 19''l. Sold at Garth's in 1992 ex Chris Machmer (Pennsylvania).
• VINTAGE AFRICAN FOLK ART STONE
  VINTAGE AFRICAN FOLK ART STONE SCULPTURE OF FIGURES AND LION Carved gray stone, depicting five indigenous figures and lion at a gnarled tree, signed SAMUEL and dated 1973 to underside.
• FOLK ART LION. American 20th
  FOLK ART LION. American 20th century softwood. Carved lion on a vine covered pedestal possibly part of a circus set. Original varnish some alligatoring 5 1/4''h. Ex Charlton Bradsher (North Carolina).
• PUBLISHED & EXHIBITED ROMAN
  PUBLISHED & EXHIBITED ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH LIONRoman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A stupendous leaded bronze oil lamp, cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, with an elegant, elongated body, a trapezoidal spout, and a magnificent high relief (nearly in the round) lion reclining in front of the filling aperture. The wild feline's anatomy, realistic pose, and features including a voluminous mane, perky ears, leering eyes, roaring mouth, sharp claws, and curled tail - are expertly delineated. In the classical world, lions symbolized power, wealth, and might. They were famously featured in many ancient myths, perhaps the most famous being that of Hercules (Herakles) slaying the Nemean lion for his first labor. Lions were also favorite iconography for buildings, coins, and statues. Size: 4.875" L x 2.125" W (12.4 cm x 5.4 cm) Oil lamps such as this were filled with olive oil, had a wick placed inside the spout, and were used to light homes, shops, holy places, and many other locations throughout the Roman world. Oil lamps were certainly among the most ubiquitous objects in antiquity; however, finely crafted examples like this one were more unusual. Despite the prevalence of terracotta lamps, bronze oil lamps are among some of the rarest artifacts to come from the Roman Empire. Their scarcity, however, is a reminder of how everyday life would have been for the people who used them. Bronze examples like this were only affordable to upper class households due to the inherent cost and time associated with the processing, refinement, and ultimately casting of bronze. This particular example is much finer than the average, with its meticulous attention to detail and sturdy composition, and was probably created for and belonged to a member of the Roman elite who would have passed it down as a family heirloom. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 321. Exhibited at Parker Art Gallery, Colgate University; George Mason University; Fitchburg Art Museum, 1985 to 2011. Provenance: private Curran, Michigan collection; ex private English collection; ex D. L. M. collection, Lincoln Park, Michigan USA, acquired from Royal Athena in 1985; Exhibited at Parker Art Gallery, Colgate University; George Mason University; Fitchburg Art Museum, 1985 to 2011. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 321. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #160872 Condition: Collection number handwritten on underside. Minor surface wear commensurate with age with surface nicks to underside and peripheries of spout and body. Minor softening to details, but these are still quite strong. Beautiful patina of rich blue-green hues.
• A blacked plaster figure of a lion,
  A blacked plaster figure of a lion, on rectangular plinth, impressed A Felix Bouré/Bruxelles, 66cm long
• GREEK ICON OF ST MARK THE
  GREEK ICON OF ST MARK THE EVANGELIST WITH STANDING LION A Greek icon of St. Mark the Evangelist with a standing figure of lion, 17th/18th century, 10" x 8" x 1.5" (loss to the corner of board in lower right)
• Continental bronze figure of a lion
  Continental bronze figure of a lion late 19th/ early 20th century Medium brown patina, modeled with his front paws on a rocky base. H: 8 in.
• ALLEGORICAL CERAMIC CHINESE
  ALLEGORICAL CERAMIC CHINESE GUARDIAN LION SCULPTURAL LA...Glazed white lustre with profuse mthical symbols. Cloth shade. A vintage allegorical ceramic lamp modeled as a highly detailed Chinese Guardian Lion standing in alert pose upon a decorative plinth base, supported by a black wooden stand. Vintage patina to base. Decorative fabric lampshade with string decoration. Guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, also known as stone lions or shishi, in addition to lion dogs or foo dogs. Issued: c. 1940 Dimensions: 22.5"H x 12.75"L Country of Origin: China
• HANDCOLORED LITHO - 'Felis Leo
  HANDCOLORED LITHO - 'Felis Leo The Lion' by Sir William Cornwallis Harris from 'Narrative of an Expedition into Southern Africa during the Years 1836 and 1837 from the Cape of Good Hope through the territories of the chief Moselekatse to the tropic o
• SEWERTILE LION. Ohio early 20th
  SEWERTILE LION. Ohio early 20th century. Reclining lion on a rectangular base. Corner chips. 7''h. 9 1/2''l.
• Country Artists Lioness ''Pride
  Country Artists Lioness ''Pride of Africa'' on Wooden Plinth and a Capo Di Monte Man with Rifle Ammunition (2)
• A bronze figure of a standing lion,
  A bronze figure of a standing lion, 45cm long
• STACY LAMBERT (NC), FOLK ART LION
  STACY LAMBERT (NC), FOLK ART LION Hand-molded, yellow lion decorated with humorous polychrome vignettes, signed underglaze on the abdomen and dated.
• A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE MARBLE
  A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE MARBLE FOO LIONS ON STANDS 20th century, carved marble foo lions in traditional guardian style featuring a muscular body and face having a fierce expression, open mouth sharing sharp teeth, curly eyebrows and mane, wearing an elaborate collar with bell, the female lion has a front paw over a baby lion, the male lion has his front paw over a ball, the pair is set on their owned raised carved marble bases with lotus blossom base and carved detail.
• A fine white metal (tests silver)
  A fine white metal (tests silver) chanukia the lidded lamps formed as lions of Zion before gilt lions supporting the tablets of the Law the whole on a plinth with paw feet. 31 x 12 x 30 cm high marked 835.
• THAI GILT AND PATINATED METAL
  THAI GILT AND PATINATED METAL "TEMPLE" LIONSPair of Modern Thai Gilt and Patinated Metal "Temple" Lions , h. 15 3/4 in Provenance: Estate of Arley D. Cathey II, El Dorado, AR, sold to benefit the University of Chicago.
• STEUBEN LIONSTEUBEN LION, in a
  STEUBEN LIONSTEUBEN LION, in a recumbent pose, signed to underside Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
• A 17th Century panel fragment
  A 17th Century panel fragment carved a lion, 56cm high
• CHINESE GLAZED STONEWARE BUDDHIST
  CHINESE GLAZED STONEWARE BUDDHIST LIONSPair of Chinese Glazed Stoneware Buddhist Lions , Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), modeled seated on haunches, h. 10 1/4 in
• LOET VANDERVEEN (DUTCH,
  LOET VANDERVEEN (DUTCH, 1921-2015) ROARING LION Patinaed and polished bronze. incised signature, Loet, copyright-marked and numbered "167/500" at bottom of leg.
• Bronze Statue of a Lion on black
  Bronze Statue of a Lion on black marble base 14'' after J.L. Gerome.
• SEWERTILE LION. Grand Ledge
  SEWERTILE LION. Grand Ledge Michigan early 20th century. Reclining lion. Signed ''Floyd Cooper'' on the underside. 4.25''h. 9''l.
• Ida Bagus Tilem (Indonesian/Bali b.
  Ida Bagus Tilem (Indonesian/Bali b. 1936) "Mythical Lion" carved wood male figure seated on its back haunches carrying a large leafy branch in his mouth incised decoration throughout base inscribed with the initials NTG and "NJANA TILEM/ GALLERY/ MAS BALI" height 11 1/2 in.
• LION CARVING, WILLIAM G. LONEY
  LION CARVING, WILLIAM G. LONEY (1877-1956)A carving by William Glenworth Loney (1877-1956) of a sitting lion with a deeply carved mane and a long tail wrapped around his hindquarters, in original varnished surface with black eyes, nose and tip of tail. The lion is mounted on its original base with a carved "branch" frame. Great patina and condition. Loney was a blacksmith in Prince Edward County, Ontario, who also carved and painted in his spare time; today his works are highly treasured by folk art collectors. 2nd quarter 20th century. H: 5" L: 6.5" W/L: 3.5". FRANCAIS: Sculpture par William Glenworth Loney (1877-1956) d'un lion assis avec une crinière profondément sculptée et une longue queue enroulée autour de son arrière-train, surface vernie d'origine. Les yeux, le nez et le bout de la queue sont noirs. Monté sur son socle d'origine avec un cadre "branche" sculpté. Belle patine et état. Loney, forgeron du comté de Prince Edward, Ont., sculptait et peignait également pendant son temps libre; aujourd'hui, ses œuvres sont très appréciées des collectionneurs. Deuxième quart du 20e siècle.
• 1 vol. (Bird & Bull Press.)
  1 vol. (Bird & Bull Press.) Heaney, Howell, et al. Three Lions and The Cross of Lorraine: Bartholomaeus Angelicus... Newtown, Pa., 1992. #90/138. Folio, orig. 1/4 crushed burgundy morocco & bds., black morocco spine label; minor wear. With 2 leaves from The Bartholomaeus De Proprietatibus Rerum, ca. 1495 in sleeve at back. This copy inscribed to Alvin Kernan & signed by Henry Morris, owner of The Bird & Bull Press; 2 Morris TLS's to Kernan laid in.
• PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE MODELS OF
  PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE MODELS OF BUDDHISTIC LIONS circa 1900 the fierce beasts standing foursquare each with an achaistic arrow vase mounted on its back wood stands - h:13 in.