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Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
Located in Bristol, CT
Provenance: property of a Palm Beach estate Sz: 16"H x 12"L x 8"W
Category

1960s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
H 16 in W 8 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chinese Foo Dogs sculptures are often placed in pairs at the entrances of temples, palaces, and
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of fu dogs sit at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
Asian Foo-Dogs Set of 2
H 17 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Other

Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs C1920 Measures - 4.25"H x 6.5"W x 3.25"D
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is
Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs as Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Petit pair of green ceramic foo dogs as lamps.....newly rewired and fitted with bronze hardware.
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese rose quartz foo dogs with black eyes seated on teak bases (20th Cent)
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs
H 10.75 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Pair of Ebonized Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, massive pair of ebonized pottery Chinese foo dogs, circa 1950s. This unusual pair are
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Massive Chinese Porcelain Famille Noire Sancai Foo Dogs Black Charger Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
medallion and a band of foo-dogs in vines and foliage, very well executed to emulate early Qing Kangxi
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export 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 1960s. Great detail and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century glazed terracotta foo dogs with a great colors. This is a good looking
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs China, 20th Century An exquisite, large-scale
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Extra Large Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of extra large mid-century Chinese ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. The pair are in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Chinese enameled Foo Dogs, crafted from 925 sterling silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported by a dark red wood
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Vintage Vietnamese Ceramic Foo Dogs Tables / Plant Stands
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Vietnamese ceramic vintage Foo Dogs tables / garden plant stands. Excellent condition and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs Polychrome porcelain Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th
Category

Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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 Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal large with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
. The eyebrows and feet feature sleek smooth black cut stone and both foo dogs sit on a very thick
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

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

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
H 9.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
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

Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seal Chop Foo Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of foo dog seal chops. Chinese hardstone carved with Buddhist monks in forest scene in base
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Impressive Pair of Beautiful Mirror Black Floor Vases
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Gilded foo dogs and dragons decorate the neck. Diameter of 22" is an approximation.
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ebonized Pottery Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Chinese ebonized pottery foo dogs.     
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Pair of 1970s Plaster Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
A substantial pair of 1970s plaster foo dogs sourced from a South Florida estate. Featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 1970s Plaster Foo Dogs
Pair of 1970s Plaster Foo Dogs
H 16.25 in W 7.75 in D 14 in
Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Qing dynasty foo dogs, of glazed pottery, in the Famille Verte et Jaune palette, each a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
H 19 in W 8 in D 16 in
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
H 13.25 in W 12 in D 6.75 in
Japanese Charcoal Gray Silk "Starburst & Foo-Dogs" Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed lined silk kimono features "Starburst & Foo Dogs" on the
Category

1970s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Pair of Chinese Carved Green Quartz Foo Dogs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of carved green quartz foo dogs with wood bases. The original pair, one male, one female in
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Midcentury Dark Blue Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of midcentury Chinese ceramic foo dogs in a dark blue glaze, circa 1960s
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Extra-Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs from a Central Park West home. As admirers of
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Monumental in Scale Fabulous Green Terracotta Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular pair of terra cotta glazed crouching foo dogs on rosewood stands.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Lively Buddha’s Lions / Foo Dogs Ceramic Sculptures
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of shiny colorful hand painted ceramic heavy Foo Dogs sculptures. One of them has a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Green Ceramic Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions
Located in Guaynabo, PR
These are two medium size and heavy ceramic Chinese sculptures of foo dogs that are playing with a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Dark Blue Chinese Resin Foo Dogs Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of midcentury Chinese resin foo dogs in a dark blue-grey finish, circa 1960s
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Pair Chinese Green Glazed Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, Wangzhai Village
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Blanc de Chine Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
shades in a multi-patterned black, taupe and cream fabric. Foo dogs are 9" x 6" x 19 H to socket takes
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Chinese ceramic foo dogs, 20th century, with Fusan (artisan) stamp in back. Outstanding hand work
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs
H 28 in W 14 in D 18 in
Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese foo dogs, in a dark green finish with burnt orange details. Glazed porcelain
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs
H 8 in W 6 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Chinese Stoneware Foo Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
China, circa 1700. ​ ​A fine pair of stoneware foo dogs glazed in amber and green. Measures
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Chinese Stoneware Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Stoneware Foo Dogs
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
By Gambone Fantoni, Bitossi, Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni
Located in Houston, TX
crackle glaze foo dogs are an unusual cream color with black accents. Our vintage foo dogs are believed to
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 8.75 in
Green Stone Chinese Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Clearwater, FL
A pair of Chinese green stone foo dogs. Early 20th century, China.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage famille verte Chinese foo dogs, circa early 20th century. Well cast and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

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Black Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of black foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique black foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Black foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco black foo dogs are consistently popular styles. Mason's Ironstone, Alexander Backer and James Mont each produced beautiful black foo dogs that are worth considering.

How Much are Black Foo Dogs?

Prices for black foo dogs start at $155 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $1,800.
Questions About Black Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.