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Pair of Large Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of vintage Chinese white foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Natural Bisque Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully detailed pair of natural bisque foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze foo dogs, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of aged gilt solid bronze Chinese foo dogs. They are portrayed standing, with broad, muscular
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Blanc De Chine Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Blanc De Chine Foo dogs. This beautifully detailed pair of mid-20th century glazed
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Playful Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A smiling pair of decorative Chinese porcelain foo dogs having earth colors against a white
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Red Lacquer Foo Dogs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Pair of red lacquer Foo dogs
1960s
Made from a plaster/resin composition
Uncertain of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Composition
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating pair of Chinese foo dogs or foo lions depicted as a male and female finished in a
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Large Scale Rare Italian Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of wonderful Italian mid-century foo dogs. Predominately black, white and yellow in
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of glazed terracotta Italian Majolica Foo Dogs.
Dating to the 1950's and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Pair of Vintage Chinese Brass Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of vintage brass Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. Great detail and patina on this heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition
Category
20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Palace Sized Bone Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of finely carved palace sized bone and parcel-ebonized Chinese Foo dogs sculptures, both in
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent
Category
20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Nice Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Carved Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A nice pair of Chinese Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, carved Soapstone, early 20th century, circa 1920-1930s
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage Asian Foo dogs. A beautiful hand carved pair with incredible attention
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Blue Lion Foo Dogs Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of vintage ceramic lion foo dogs' decorative objects, circa mid-late 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese glazed turquoise porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. Male and female with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Early 20th Century Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of large Chinese foo dogs, produced within the early 20th century period, each in colorfully
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs, A Collection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese export turquoise foo dogs, A Collection, Consisting of four unique pairs, varying sizes
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Scale Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning large pair of early 20th century Chinese peking blue foo dogs or foo lions. This great
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs/Temple Lions. They are hand painted white and adorned
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Exceptional 19th Century Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of exceptional 19th century porcelain foo dogs. Amazing attention to detail with it's curly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Chinese Glazed Pottery Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese pottery foo dogs or lions glazed in vibrant green, with blue, yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Large Chinese Gilt Temple Foo Dogs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of well carved Foo dogs or lion statues in the manner and scale of temple carvings
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency Foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a brilliant Emerald green
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of midcentury ceramic foo dogs or bookends made in China, circa 1960s. Great detail and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Great detail and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this magnificent pair of vintage hand-carved stone Foo Dogs, symbols of
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass China Export Pair of Southeast Asian Brass Foo Dogs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Intricately carved heavy brass Chinese export foo dogs. Each weighs twelve pounds and are solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of midcentury ceramic foo dogs or bookends made in China, circa 1960s. Great detail and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
These are a very good pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs, sometimes called temple lions. They are a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Decorative Chinese Turquoise Blue Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Southeast Asian Brass Foo Dogs with Gilt Finish
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic pair of Southeast Asian gilt foo dogs made of solid brass. Intricate details with fierce
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fine and detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ming Style Glazed Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lucky pair of green glazed foo dogs or foo lions depicted on stands. One dog is holding a ball the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of 19th Century Green Glazed Large Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large pair of green glazed foo dogs, circa 1900. The rare vibrant green glaze over heavy dense
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
A Pair of Late Edo Period Sculptural Japanese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of sculptural Japanese Foo Dogs made of Oribe porcelain from the late Edo Period.
Good
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of late Ming Early Qing Dynasty pottery green glazed Foo dogs or lions from circa
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Extraordinary Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Glazed in Turquoise and Brown
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Extraordinary pair of early 20th century Chinese glazed Foo Dogs. Used to guard the entry to
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
These oversized
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Decorative Chinese Turquoise Blue Medium Foo Dogs Sculptures, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, medium size, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Decorative Chinese Turquoise Blue Medium Foo Dogs Sculptures, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, medium size, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Shiwan Pottery Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely delightful pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs, made for the export market
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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