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Lion Mascaron

Table Clock Empire France
Table Clock Empire France

Table Clock Empire France

Located in New York, NY

Godronned urn-formation, lion mascarons, pine cone all Empire attributes

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Antique 1790s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Empire Console Tables
19th Century Pair of Empire Console Tables

19th Century Pair of Empire Console Tables

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine pair of 19th century Italian Empire mahogany veneered console tables with one drawer each. Inlaid with lion mascarons, wood carved decoration of eagle heads with paw feet, back ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Gustavian Chandelier
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chandelier

Late 18th Century Gustavian Chandelier

Located in Ljungby, SE

The largest ring is adorned with four decorative lion mascarons on its exterior.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

A Polished Circa 1900 French Brass Jardiniere Table Planter
A Polished Circa 1900 French Brass Jardiniere Table Planter

A Polished Circa 1900 French Brass Jardiniere Table Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

The twisted rope handles emanate from the mouth of a pair of lion mascarons on opposing ends. Other motifs include cabochons, foliate tendrils, hammered roundels, and undulating wav...

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Antique Early 1900s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Jardiniere from France
A Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Jardiniere from France

A Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Jardiniere from France

Located in Dallas, TX

Hidden amongst the heart-shaped leaves, flowering margents, and cabochons, is a pair of lion mascarons, located beneath the curled foliates handles with an open center.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Revival Forged Steel and Solid Brass Lion Mask Andirons
Antique French Louis XIV Revival Forged Steel and Solid Brass Lion Mask Andirons

Antique French Louis XIV Revival Forged Steel and Solid Brass Lion Mask Andirons

Located in Morristown, NJ

The architectural design combines substantial hand-forged steel standards with richly cast brass lion mascarons, each supporting an integral log rest.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Terracotta Statue of a Woman at a Fountain
19th Century French Terracotta Statue of a Woman at a Fountain

19th Century French Terracotta Statue of a Woman at a Fountain

Located in Dallas, TX

The woman is holding a jug under the spout of a fountain; the spout is depicted as a lion mascaron. Beneath the lion spout are a pair of entwined stylized dolphins, and the fountain ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25
French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

Located in Atlanta, GA

The design’s sculptural vocabulary—lion mascarons, entwined dolphins, and scaled serpents—derives from the antique lamps and candelabra of Pompeii and Herculaneum, whose rediscovery ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze 3-Light Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze 3-Light Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze 3-Light Candelabras

Located in Dallas, TX

The leaves also extend down towards a pair of lion mascarons that are joined by swags on the side of the shaft.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Stripped 19th Century French Oak Renaissance Style Table with Marble Top
Stripped 19th Century French Oak Renaissance Style Table with Marble Top

Stripped 19th Century French Oak Renaissance Style Table with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Like the top, the base has canted corners which overhang a lion mascaron with a brass ring in the mouth. Each lion’s mane transitions seamlessly into a large acanthus leaf above down...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Monumental Italian Wall Fountain in Carved Verona Rossa Marble, Early 1900s
Monumental Italian Wall Fountain in Carved Verona Rossa Marble, Early 1900s

Monumental Italian Wall Fountain in Carved Verona Rossa Marble, Early 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

The 3 ¼” deep back wall is adorned with a repetitive C-scroll border. A winged lion mascaron hovers above a geometric panel filled with nondescript interlaced carvings.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Fountains

Materials

Marble

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Located in Casteren, NL

The lock, also made of brass, features the iconic two columns of Hercules, symbolizing strength and durability. The lion mascarons add a touch of majesty to this already impressive p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Mantel Clock in Bleu de Sèvres Porcelain & Chased Ormolu - 21.2 in
Napoleon III Mantel Clock in Bleu de Sèvres Porcelain & Chased Ormolu - 21.2 in

Napoleon III Mantel Clock in Bleu de Sèvres Porcelain & Chased Ormolu - 21.2 in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The front is adorned with garlands, acanthus and floral motifs; the sides feature classical lion’s mascarons and suspended tassels; the base is animated by two beautifully modelled w...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1820
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1820

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

The lower three drawers are veneered in cherry wood and fitted with handles in the form of lion's head mascarons. The slightly protruding upper drawer is supported by the columns and...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Monumental Renaissance Buffet in Carved Calnut with Caryatids, France, 19th
Monumental Renaissance Buffet in Carved Calnut with Caryatids, France, 19th

Monumental Renaissance Buffet in Carved Calnut with Caryatids, France, 19th

By Hugues Sambin

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Abundantly sculpted with floral and fruit motifs, foliage, acanthus leaves, mascarons, lion's muzzles ... Wrought iron handles and locks.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Neo-Renaissance Cabinet, Late 19th Century
Neo-Renaissance Cabinet, Late 19th Century

Neo-Renaissance Cabinet, Late 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A four-door cabinet in Renaissance style standing on ball feet with lion's head mascarons and half-columns with volute capitals.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800
Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Rising above three slender struts is the slender hoop with six fire-gilded grommets with lion head mascarons. Mahogany veneered and solid.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Austrian Empire Torchères

Materials

Mahogany

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Trader Desk in Blond Oak-Tree, Second Part of the 19th Century
Trader Desk in Blond Oak-Tree, Second Part of the 19th Century

Trader Desk in Blond Oak-Tree, Second Part of the 19th Century

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 47.64 in

Trader Desk in Blond Oak-Tree, Second Part of the 19th Century

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Each angles is adorned with sculpted mascarons. Lion paw feet. Leather top had been restored by our craftsman.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Late Gustavian Secretaire a Abbatant with Porfhyr Top
Swedish Late Gustavian Secretaire a Abbatant with Porfhyr Top

Swedish Late Gustavian Secretaire a Abbatant with Porfhyr Top

Unavailable

H 53.15 in W 48.43 in D 20.08 in

Swedish Late Gustavian Secretaire a Abbatant with Porfhyr Top

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Front with towing rings in the shape of lions' faces, handels of Merkurius mascarons, diamonds and key signs with palmettes, corner pilastrar, drawers behind the flap, mirrors with d...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spout, Circa 1960s
English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spout, Circa 1960s

English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spout, Circa 1960s

Located in Dallas, TX

This thick cast stone lion mascaron fountain spout is from England and dates to the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Fountains

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Copper

A Pair of 1960s English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spouts
A Pair of 1960s English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spouts

A Pair of 1960s English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spouts

Located in Dallas, TX

This thick pair of cast stone lion mascaron fountain spouts are from England and date to the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Fountains

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone

Very heavy head of Lion Mascaron in patinated bronze XIX/ XXth c.
Very heavy head of Lion Mascaron in patinated bronze XIX/ XXth c.

Very heavy head of Lion Mascaron in patinated bronze XIX/ XXth c.

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Very heavy head of a Lion Mascaron made of bronze Probably end of XIXth century/ early beginning of XXth in the Belgium style Two hooks removable allow to hang the sculpture Good...

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20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Brass Lobed Jardiniere with Lion Mascarons and Paw Feet
19th Century French Brass Lobed Jardiniere with Lion Mascarons and Paw Feet

19th Century French Brass Lobed Jardiniere with Lion Mascarons and Paw Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

This ovate French brass jardiniere from the 1800s has thick lobes, accompanied by lion mascaron handles and four monopodial paw feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Quadrilobe Fountain Basin with Lion Mascarons in Carved Limestone
Italian Quadrilobe Fountain Basin with Lion Mascarons in Carved Limestone

Italian Quadrilobe Fountain Basin with Lion Mascarons in Carved Limestone

Located in Dallas, TX

This versatile quadrilobed fountain basin is adorned with several styles of molding and lion mascarons. Hand-carved by an Italian stone mason, the basin wall can be described as a “b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Circa 1890 Round Cast Iron Haussmann Building Plaque with Lion Mascaron
Circa 1890 Round Cast Iron Haussmann Building Plaque with Lion Mascaron

Circa 1890 Round Cast Iron Haussmann Building Plaque with Lion Mascaron

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron building plaque with would have been affixed to the side of a Haussmann building in Paris, circa 1890. A central lion mascaron is surrounded by a ring of molding and f...

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Antique 1890s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Italian Carved White Marble 3-Piece Wall Fountain with Lion Mascaron, 20th C.
Italian Carved White Marble 3-Piece Wall Fountain with Lion Mascaron, 20th C.

Italian Carved White Marble 3-Piece Wall Fountain with Lion Mascaron, 20th C.

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in three sections of white marble, this Italian wall fountain from the 1900s features a lion mascaron water feature. The expressive lion’s face with detailed mane protrud...

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20th Century Italian Fountains

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pair of Heavy French Cast Iron Lion Building Ornaments, Circa 1900
Pair of Heavy French Cast Iron Lion Building Ornaments, Circa 1900

Pair of Heavy French Cast Iron Lion Building Ornaments, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1900, this pair of cast iron lion mascarons graced the side of a French building at the turn of the century.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques, France
Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques, France

Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques, France

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques, France

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of wall appliques made out of gilt bronze, decorated with lion mascarons holding the arms in their mauls, surrounded by laurel leaves.

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Urn Vases with Naturalistic Decor
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Urn Vases with Naturalistic Decor

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Urn Vases with Naturalistic Decor

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

French 19th century pair of bronze urn vases with lids with naturalistic décor including pine cones, acanthus leaves, bugs, insects, snakes, snails and lion mascaron head with small ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Cast Iron Door Knocker, The Wreath of Victory
19th Century English Cast Iron Door Knocker, The Wreath of Victory

19th Century English Cast Iron Door Knocker, The Wreath of Victory

Located in Dallas, TX

This door knocker from the 1800s is an English take on the theme, with a lion mascaron striker at the bottom point of the wreath.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Vase with Lion Head Handles and Gardroons, 19th Century
Antique French Cast Iron Vase with Lion Head Handles and Gardroons, 19th Century

Antique French Cast Iron Vase with Lion Head Handles and Gardroons, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

The scalloped rim is exceptionally undulating, with alternating rounded and angular wave troughs surrounding the 12-inch opening. A pair of lion mascarons situated on the side of the...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Antique French Pierced and Repousse Brass Jardiniere, C. 1850
Antique French Pierced and Repousse Brass Jardiniere, C. 1850

Antique French Pierced and Repousse Brass Jardiniere, C. 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

Additionally, the ring of florets is topped by slanted fluting, while there is a border of interlacing foliage beneath interlaced acanthus leaves. Four monopodial lion feet offer sup...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Repousse Cachepot with Coats of Arms and Lions
19th Century French Brass Repousse Cachepot with Coats of Arms and Lions

19th Century French Brass Repousse Cachepot with Coats of Arms and Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

Beneath the rolled rim that surrounds the opening is a pair of lion mascarons with circular loop handles. In between the lions are two distinct cartouches: a vase overflowing with fr...

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Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Painted Oak Interior Door, circa 1850
Antique Italian Painted Oak Interior Door, circa 1850

Antique Italian Painted Oak Interior Door, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

The top panel is aligned in a vertical fashion, with a lion mascaron at the top that is surrounded by curled leaves.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Library Table
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Library Table

19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Library Table

Located in Dallas, TX

In between is a curvaceous pilaster with a lion mascaron above a ball flower rosette. A similar floral element can be seen in the center of the stretcher, surrounded by several volut...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gros Relief Barbotine Vase by Edouard Gilles
19th Century French Gros Relief Barbotine Vase by Edouard Gilles

19th Century French Gros Relief Barbotine Vase by Edouard Gilles

By Edouard Gilles

Located in Dallas, TX

From the studio of Edouard Gilles, circa 1880, the circular vase has a pierced latticework bronze ormolu base with four grotesque lion mascaron feet. The vase has a variegated bla...

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Antique 1880s French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Antique Italian Painted Oak Interior Doors, circa 1850
Set of 3 Antique Italian Painted Oak Interior Doors, circa 1850

Set of 3 Antique Italian Painted Oak Interior Doors, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

The top panel is aligned in a vertical fashion, with a lion mascaron at the top that is surrounded by curled leaves.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak, Paint

Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850
Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850

Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

The ends have scrolled handles with lion mascaron décor. Beneath each handle is a raised foliate rinceaux that extends down towards a monopodial paw foot.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A 19th Century French Napoléon III Sèvres Porcelain Surtout de Table
A 19th Century French Napoléon III Sèvres Porcelain Surtout de Table

A 19th Century French Napoléon III Sèvres Porcelain Surtout de Table

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A 19th Century French Napoléon III Surtout de Table French 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Surtout De Table Composed of two parts, a tray forming display in ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A French Empire Style Commode with Marble Top and Gilt Mounts, Circa 1900
A French Empire Style Commode with Marble Top and Gilt Mounts, Circa 1900

A French Empire Style Commode with Marble Top and Gilt Mounts, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

Each drawer is adorned with two lion mascaron pulls that flank circular escutcheons comprised of cornucopias, rosettes, and laurel wreaths, which are all motifs commonly used in Empi...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

A French Cast Iron Lion Head Mascaron Fountain Spout, 20th Century
A French Cast Iron Lion Head Mascaron Fountain Spout, 20th Century

A French Cast Iron Lion Head Mascaron Fountain Spout, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Known in France as a mascaron, the cast iron lion is depicted with an open mouth.

Category

20th Century French Fountains

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Antique Italian Capriccio Landscape Paintings, Circa 1850
Pair of Antique Italian Capriccio Landscape Paintings, Circa 1850

Pair of Antique Italian Capriccio Landscape Paintings, Circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

Boulders beneath the arch of the aqueduct provide makeshift rapids, as multiple lion mascaron fountain elements add additional water to the large pool.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Paintings

Materials

Textile, Canvas, Wood, Paint

Period French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender, Circa 1815
Period French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender, Circa 1815

Period French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender, Circa 1815

Located in Dallas, TX

These birds have more elaborate foliate tails, with a huge rinceau enveloping a lion mascaron central whorl and a leafy margent tied around their necks.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel

Small Antique French Oak Commode with Marble Top, circa 1770
Small Antique French Oak Commode with Marble Top, circa 1770

Small Antique French Oak Commode with Marble Top, circa 1770

Located in Dallas, TX

On each of the drawers is a pair of gilded lion mascarons with wreath drop handles originating from the mouth.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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Lion Mascaron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lion mascaron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each lion mascaron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. There are 26 variations of the antique or vintage lion mascaron you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lion mascaron — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right lion mascaron, those designed in Empire, Baroque and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Lion Mascaron?

A lion mascaron can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,119, while the lowest priced sells for $880 and the highest can go for as much as $522,232.