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A Pair of Blanc de Chine Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Blanc de Chine (Chinese White Glazed) Ceramic Foo Dogs, Ca. 1840
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Width: 5
Category
Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4
Located in Charleston, SC
Great grouping of four mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
character. Perfect as a console table pedestal also!
In great vintage condition, these Foo Dogs display
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$2,950 / set
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Featured here is pair of freshly lacquered in white large Asian foo dogs made of wood. Originally
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,912 Sale Price / set
20% Off
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stone
Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine, large, and very detailed pair of Chinese famille verte glazed foo dogs from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Located in Norton, MA
Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
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This assembled pack of foo dogs are wonderfully charming and expressive. Technically Buddhistic lions
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style gilt carved foo dog figures holding a open design ball
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
$1,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,500 / set
Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This impressive pair of vintage Foo Dog (Fu Lion) statues offers a commanding architectural
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$1,850 / set
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Straw, Wood
$6,500 / set
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$3,775 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A whimsical pair of vintage Asian ceramic foo dog figures, glazed in a palette of aubergine, green
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.
Category
Antique 1840s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs
Located in London, GB
A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$2,461 / set
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Wood
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Shisa Polychromed Glazed Foo Dogs, also known as Fu dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,850 / set
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from
Category
Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
out of an incredible Palm beach estate. The Foo dogs were a striking focal point in the entry way of
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica
Category
20th Century American Statues
Materials
Concrete
$14,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
polygonal base. As is common with foo dogs, their mouths are open. The name foo dog is actually a mistake
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
borders. A stately pair of golden Foo dogs watches over all who enter. A three dimensional piece that
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a black custom made base. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open. The name foo dog is
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
good and varied depth of colour to the metal.
Notes: Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
female guardian lion would have protected a cub. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open, exposing
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
a stepped pedestal draped over by a tapestry, with carvings of a pair of foo dogs as guardians
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$5,500 Sale Price
35% Off
Oriental mid-century modern black wood vases or sculptures with decorations 1950
Located in MIlano, IT
. Structure entirely decorated with typical oriental designs, such as foo dogs and dragons, the same on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage guardian lions, traditionally known as Foo Dogs, is a vibrant example
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Located in London, by appointment only
older Indian Buddhist traditions. They are known in colloquial English as Lion Dogs or Foo Dogs / Fu
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$1,333 Sale Price
50% Off
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
reserve.
Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$22,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
as karashishi, or simply shishi in Japan, in the west they are commonly referred to as foo dogs or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$3,550 / set
Foo Dogs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs early 20th century Fusan handwork ceramics. Chop marks on back Fusan
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$6,000 / set
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Sarasota, FL
This pair of hand carved Foo Dogs with a rounding red ball in each mouth of and polychromed. Will
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,342 / set
Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Chinese carved wood and paper mache Foo Dogs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
$2,400 / set
Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs
Located in Kensington, MD
A fine and large pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$5,500 / set
Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base
Located in Houston, TX
pair of intricately carved foo dogs from antique wood and new wood carved bases all in pickled
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of Chinese foo dogs.
Made in the Koji style, a colorful painted pottery/polychromatic glazed
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$2,000 / set
Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this magnificent pair of Jadeite guardian foo dogs. They are a small simple pair done in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese foo dogs, the animals is decorated in yellow and green and mounted on pierced brown
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,000 / set
Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning hand carved Chinese stone foo dogs. Hand carved with all the intricate
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
$4,800 / set
Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Up for you consideration is this intricate pair of hand carved wooden foo dogs. These dogs start on
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th-19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Polychrome Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th-19th century Chinese hand painted polychrome porcelain foo dogs. Unmarked.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Amber Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs with Lids
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century Chinese amber glazed terracotta foo dogs with lids, unmarked.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare pair of Kangxi style Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs on ormolu metal mounts. Both
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Very fine large pair of polychrome glazed porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Foo dogs bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large foo dogs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller foo dogs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many foo dogs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herend, Satsuma and Alexander Backer produced popular foo dogs that are worth a look.
How Much are Foo Dogs?
Foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,696, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Foo Dogs
- What is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.
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