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Late 20th Century Large White Ceramic Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in ceramic depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Ceramic Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in ceramic depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Hand Carved Jade Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
jade foo dogs
• Marble base
• Early 20th century
• China.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Foo Dogs with Pillar Accents by Funky Finders
Located in Southampton, NY
Decorative pair of vintage wood foo dogs on pedestals, created with composition pillar accents
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of small wooden Foo dog statuettes, retaining their original painted surface.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese glazed pottery free standing, wild looking mythical beasts with open mouths, teeth, lolling tongues, bulging eyes and a single brown horn atop their heads. Polychrome...
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$5,500
19th-20th Century 11 Piece Collection of Chinese Turquoise Foo Dogs, Some Marked
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th Century 11 Piece Collection of Chinese Turquoise Foo Dogs, Some Marked CHINA
2 XL:5"W X
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Food Dogs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of bronze Thai foo dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cast bronze seated figures w/fractured mirrored embedded panels, dark original finish
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Japanese Shinto guardian lion dogs, called" komainu", in carved, gilded and polychromed
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Charming Pair of Foo Dogs and Puppy
Located in Hudson, NY
This charming Foo Dog Family is glazed in a beautiful turquoise finish. The parents are mounted on
Category
20th Century Chinese Porcelain
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Polychrome Glazed Antique Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Pair of Asian Foo Dog Roof Tiles
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking pair of ceramic roof tiles in the form of foo dogs with worn surfaces.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Pair of Mid Century Glazed Pottery Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific pair of Mid Century Glazed Pottery Foo Dogs. Extremely well detailed with hand painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Bronze Asian Urn Censor with Foo Dog and Elephant Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
foo dogs and elephant motifs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Chinese Foo Dog Roof Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique Chinese “foo dogs” roof tiles.
Rare pair of foo dog tiles in stunning green and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Ming Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Ming style carved grey marble Imperial guardian lions (Foo dogs).
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Carved Wood Lions
Located in Denver, CO
guardians. Lions were also called Foo Dogs and were believed to be powerful protectors. Bring some
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
holding a mask in the front on each, to their flowing curly mane.
Foo dogs/guardian lions symbolize
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
. They informally known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs. The concept, which originated and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Granite Meiji Period Dogs of Foo, 1869-1912
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 19th Century Granite Meiji Period Dogs of Foo circa 1869-1912
Heights 140cm and 120cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Pair of Contemporary Large Green Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of green glazed ceramic Foo Dog or Guardian Dogs seated on a base decorated with birds. With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Lead Cistern Supports Formed as Seated Lion-Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
here is reminiscent of dogs or foo or lion dogs, commonly seen arranged over door entrances, displayed
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Miniature Mahogany Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning pair of 1950s, miniature mahogany foo dogs. Heavily detailed.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Jade Foo Dogs
Located in Oaks, PA
Pair of Jade Foo Dogs, each one carved seated with one leg up, on a draped pedestal base
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$1,850
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of hand-painted polychrome Chinese foo dogs, the male with a paw on a ball and the female
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning pair of 1970s turquoise glazed ceramic foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Foo Dogs Dark Bronze
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Late 19th century foo dogs dark bronze.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century hand-painted foo dogs pair in Turquoise.
Category
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Monumental Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Sarasota, FL
The pair of turquoise glazed monumental foo dogs on separate stands are well done month open
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1920s Chinese, Glazed Peking Blue Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of 1920s Chinese, glazed, peking-blue, male foo dogs will make the perfect
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Chinese Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Chinese ceramic glaze polychrome foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Peking Blue Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Peking blue glazed ceramic foo dogs 13" high - a pair - from a Palm Beach estate. The vintage glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Chinese Miniature Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early pair of miniature glazed ceramic foo dogs in beige and blue. Used to guard the entryway to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ten Graduating Turquoise Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ten graduating turquoise Chinese export Foo dogs, consisting of five pair matched pairs. Sold as a
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Turquoise-Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
pools in the recesses, adding depth to the sculpture. Chinese Foo dogs are creatures with bodies that
Category
20th Century Taiwanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Green and Gold Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of green and gold Chinese Sancai glazed foo dogs. The pair of dogs are sitting on platforms
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Carved and Lacquered Pair of Cinnabar Asian Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
This pair of small Asian Foo Dogs have been creatively hand-carved and tinted a lovely cinnabar
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Collection of Six (6) Green Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs, China
Located in San Antonio, TX
Collection of Chinese terra cotta green glazed foo dogs. (6)
Smallest: 5 1/2 high x 2 d x 1.75
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Antique Pair of Bronze Standing Foo Dogs Khmer Style
Located in Sarasota, FL
These Foo dogs are bronze statues from Thailand fierce Mythical lions ornamental in jewelry across
Category
Antique 1890s Thai Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Majolica Foo Dogs, Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
These enchanting and colorful foos are painted and glazed in yellow and green with delightful
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Marble Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hand-carved pair with excellent detail. Each figure is carved with a moveable ball in its "mouth".
Male and female, each attached carved pedestal base.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An imposing vintage pair with great character and good patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Statues
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Figures of Chinese Export Turquoise Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, London
, foo dogs. In Chinese they are simply called "Shi", which means "lion".
Statues of guardian lions have
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Pair Of Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Chinese foo dog sculptures. Features a color palette of
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Hollywood Regency 1950s Turquoise Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s ceramic turquoise Chinese export foo dog pair. Signed imprint on underside, EA3. Amazing
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tibetan Encrusted Turquoise and Coral Foo Dogs
Located in Jupiter, FL
Intricately detailed pair of hand crafted metal Tibetan foo dog incense burners. Each foo has been
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century Bronze Foo Dogs and Dragons on Red Stone, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an immaculate pair of 19th century, miniature bronze foo dog statues. Each are rested
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning pair of porcelain, Blanc de Chine foo dogs! Beautiful addition of
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Large Terracotta Turquoise and White Foo Dog Sculpture Statues, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous pair of 1970s terracotta foo dogs. Turquoise and white coloring. Indoor
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Statues
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of antique hand-carved wood foo dogs. Incredible artisan craftsmanship with great
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Contemporary Gold Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary pair of ceramic glaze foo dog sculptures. This large pair of foo dogs, have a metallic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pair Of Contemporary Gold Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st Century Contemporary Pair Of Gold Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures. This large pair of foo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pair Of Contemporary Ceramic Metallic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st Century Contemporary & New Pair Of Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures. This large pair of Foo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Pair of Alabaster Guardian Foo Dog Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
An elegant pair of Tibetan guardian foo dogs made of alabaster. Their fierce grins will be a unique
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Guardian Lions on Pedestals, a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese post-Qing period lacquered and gilt wood guardian lions—commonly known as “Foo
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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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