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Exceptional C.A. Lion Cachet Attributed Center Table, Oak and Macassar, 1920s
By H.P. Mutters and Zoon 1, Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in The Hague, NL
company H.P. Mutters & Zoon in The Hague, with the design attributed to Carel Adolphe Lion Cachet. The
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Center Tables

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Macassar, Oak

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Vajra Sadhu or Dorje Legpa on his lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tibetan Bronze Depicting Damcan on Lion, 19th Century Gilt bronze and pigment The Tibetan
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Large Arts and Crafts Copper and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs T
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Arts and Crafts Copper and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs This very stylish pair of
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Vagebond
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, vagabond with a hat and sideburns. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Vagebond
Andirons / Fire Dogs, Vagebond
$376 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Andirons / Fire Dogs, Sphinx
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, a pair of sphinxes. Weight: 18 lbs / 8 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.  
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Sphinx
Andirons / Fire Dogs, Sphinx
$750 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful cast iron andirons. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pressing ...
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Antique 19th Century Andirons

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Iron

Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
$284 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rectangular Brass Planter or Jardiniere with Curved Edging and Lion Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elongated Rectangular Brass Jardiniere or planter with Lion Paw feet and a gentle curve to the
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20th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Reservoir Dogs (1992, Italian Version)
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Poster Directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen. Striking minimalist Italian design with black, white, and red palette ...
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1990s Italian Posters

Materials

Paper

Rustic Elegance Hand-Carved Lion Leg Coffee Table, France or Italy, circa 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
sculptural lion heads and claw feet. This impressive piece combines rustic elegance with neoclassical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Limited Edition English Fire Dogs
By Gibilaro Designs
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition English cast-iron fire dogs. This elegant English design is part of a limited
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2010s English Georgian Andirons

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Iron

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Folk Art lion figurine. In the form of a recumbent lion. Signed to the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

P.J. Mene Patinated Bronze Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian patinated bronze group of 2 dogs hunting bird titled Chasse a la Perdrix (signed
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Chenets or Andirons with Cherubs and Lions Motif, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century pair of chenets or andirons with cherubs and lions motif ending on claw feet.
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

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Brass, Iron

Limited Edition English Fire Dogs
By Gibilaro Designs
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition English cast-iron fire dogs. This handsome English early 18th-century design is
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2010s English Georgian Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Period Russian or Austrian Neoclassical Walnut Chairs with Lion Motif
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Russian 19th century neoclassical armchairs in Klismos form with lion head arm termination
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs

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Walnut

French Victorian Statue of Two Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian copper statue of two dogs on a platform both facing the same direction, one dog is
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion Tibet or Mongolia, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Religious Items

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Silver

Brass Aesthetic Antique Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality brass fire dogs in the aesthetic movement taste. England, c1890s
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Antique 19th Century British Metalwork

Materials

Brass

black two dogs terracotta table lamp
Located in grand Lancy, CH
black two dogs terracotta table lamp little damage on the foot see photo
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

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Terracotta

Pair Han-Style Green Glaze Dogs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Chinese Green Glazed dog figures on plinths. The dogs date to the early to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Clay

Antique Oak Brass Barrel Shape Umbrella or Stick Stand with Lion Head Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique long barrel umbrella or stick stand with bronze lion head handles. This exquisite
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Early 20th Century Dutch Country Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Bronze

English 19th century, Copper and Brass Jardinière or Wine Cooler w/ Lion Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
interior—testament to its age and authentic use. The sides are mounted with well-cast gilt brass lion-mask
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass, Copper

Antique Pair of Cast Stone Recumbent Entrance Way or Garden Regal Lion Statues
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Antique cast stone recumbent regal lions statues - sculptures , perfect for the
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Vintage 1960s American Classical Roman Statues

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Cast Stone, Cement

Rare Pair Staffordshire Pottery Hunting Dogs
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, unrecorded model is from a family of figure pairs which include lions and foxes.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Christopher Marvell, Small Running Dogs
By Christopher Marvell
Located in London, GB
Bronze, Ed. 5 H16 x W36 x D9 cm (each)
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Black Lion Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Black Lion with all structure in fine porcelain in matte black finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top Bronze Lion Head Pulls
Located in Plainview, NY
is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is
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20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs
Located in Suffolk, GB
, and chain detailing — hallmarks of the traditional Staffordshire mantle dogs that graced many English
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Impressive Wooden Stair Newel Post or Display Pedestal with Carved Lion Heads
Located in Lisse, NL
looking lion heads that are literally carved out of what once was the trunk of a small tree. This great
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Architectural Ele...

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
. These guarding dogs were popular for being placed on top of fireplace mantels, they were often called
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20th Century Italian Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Lion Skin Rug
Located in Pueblo, CO
Here is a very nice full size Tsvo Lion skin rug tanned by Joe Jonas Jr Taxidermy that was in
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Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Lion Skin Rug
Lion Skin Rug
$6,000 Sale Price
28% Off
Circa 1880 French Carved Walnut Tabouret or Sellette with Large Lion Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
French walnut wood tabouret has wonderfully carved lion paw feet. The large paws, which are detailed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Footstools

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Wood, Walnut

Pair Bronze Lion Gatekeeper Statues Guard Casting Lions
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an impressive pair of large English bronze lion gatekeeper statues. I hope the
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Vintage 1980s Statues

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Bronze

Majestic Lion Sculpture
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Lion handcrafted in matte black porcelain. From the guardians of ancient gates of Babylonia to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bronze Lion Statues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pair of exquisite sculpted lions sitting on balls. Perfect for your driveway entrance
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20th Century Statues

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Bronze

Bronze Lion Statues
Bronze Lion Statues
$10,000 / set
Empire style fireplace fender with dogs
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century French Empire style fireplace fender with dogs. Bronze, brass, steel, and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Lion Polished Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture lion polished made with aluminium hand-crafted plates. Limited edition of 8 pieces made
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Animal Sculptures

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Aluminum

Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Ash or Coal Bucket w. Lions Farmer s Life Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Bronze

Card Holder with Westie Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage cast iron card with a pair of Westie terriers in service as greeters.
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20th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Iron

Antique Lion Head
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century English lion head with articulated jaw. Probably from an antique billiard table
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Antique 19th Century English Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, showing nuns. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

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Iron

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
$352 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, Sphinxes with a bottom edge. Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.     
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

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Iron

Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Young Caesar Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Andirons, young Caesar. Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by ...
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Antique 19th Century Andirons

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Iron

Young Caesar Andirons / Fire Dogs
Young Caesar Andirons / Fire Dogs
$522 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, nuns - very decorative. Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs ...
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

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Iron

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
$341 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Andirons / Fire Dogs, The Composer
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful cast iron antique andirons. Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by p...
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Antique 19th Century Andirons

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Iron

Andirons / Fire Dogs, The Composer
Andirons / Fire Dogs, The Composer
$408 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
17th century andirons with oil lamp application / holder. (restored) Weight: 56 lbs / 25 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and firep...
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Antique 17th Century French Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique White Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair of Victorian antique white Staffordshire Dogs in the seated position, hand painted faces and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Adam Style Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Georgian Styled Silver Plated Tea or Hot Water Urn with Lion Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
sides and there are stylized figural lion mounts on either side accenting the handles. The top features
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Ottoman with Leopards Dogs Elephants
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Large Ottoman with Leopards Dogs Elephants Approximate
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Vintage 1980s Ottomans and Poufs

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Cotton, Wood

Large Pair Of Antique Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Pair Of Antique Staffordshire Dogs in the classic sitting position with beautiful red and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Pair Of Antique Staffordshire Dogs
Large Pair Of Antique Staffordshire Dogs
$575 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Pair of Large Sculptured Greyhound Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Sculptured Greyhound Dogs This Super pair of Dogs has a good patina they appear to
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Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Antique Pair of Beswick Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique pair of Beswick Staffordshire Dogs in seated position hand painted in black and white
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Early 20th Century English Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Wrought-Iron Fireplace Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A large pair of wrought-iron polished fireplace fire dogs with shaped collared standards supported
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Andirons

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Iron

Attractive pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Attractive pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs, having a quality pair of antique Victorian
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Antique 19th Century British Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
vintage Italian terracotta dogs. Modeled as fluffy Spaniels (or perhaps spirited terriers) in an endearing
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Faience, Terracotta

Pair of 1930s Ceramic Stafordshire Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1930s English Staffordshire ceramic dogs.
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Vintage 1930s Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Find a variety of foo lions or foo dogs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct foo lions or foo dogs — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 39948 antique and vintage foo lions or foo dogs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2694 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Foo lions or foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Foo lions or foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Paul McCobb and Glashütte Limburg each produced beautiful foo lions or foo dogs that are worth considering.

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Questions About Foo Lions Or Foo Dogs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Traditional 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, 2022
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese 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.