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Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Hertha Baller, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse brass key hanger donkey, dog, cat and cock, Hertha Baller, Austria.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Herta Baller, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and rare key holder, displaying a donkey, a dog, a cat and a cock. Together they are the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Herta Baller, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and rare key holder, displaying a donkey, a dog, a cat and a cock. Together they are the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian Mid-Century desk thermometer, consisting of a nice wiener dog / sausage dog
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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H 6 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Dog Bottle Opener by Herta Baller
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
1950s Spanish Metal Dog Toy with Ball
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish metal dog toy with ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Dog Ball Bird, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
aren’t covered with paw prints or paint.Words that describe this painting: dog, bird, ball
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Girl with a yellow ball and a white dog, 50x40cm
Located in Yerevan, AM
Girl with a yellow ball and a white dog, 50x40cm
Category
2010s More Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Walter Bosse Dog Pencil Holder
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse dog pencil holder.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Izzy with her Ball, Dog Art, Affordable Art, Contemporary Animal Art Print
Located in Deddington, GB
Izzy, a charming characterful terrier stands alert, holding her ball in her mouth. Colour etching
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
H 25.2 in W 32.29 in D 0.06 in
Bronze Labrador Dog Statue, "Bailey" With Ball or Stick
Located in Yonkers, NY
beloved dog, Bailey. This adorable bronze statue features Bailey with a ball in his mouth waiting to play
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dog Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Dog Figurine holding a thermometer by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on spur legs with ball and claw feet. Mid 19th century.
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 17.25 in W 10.5 in D 20 in
Figural Dog Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural dog coat hook, designed by Walter
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.71 in W 2.96 in D 3.94 in
American Hooked Circular Rug with a Cat and Dog
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ Hooked, circa 1940
This hooked rug is 3 foot circle with cat playing with a ball of yard and a dog in
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wet dog with a red ball, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Alla prima oil painting with few final touches when dry. Beautiful weather with a big shining sun. And I’m standing there taking it all in. The many spectacular sights jump at my e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Blue and White Celestial Ball Vase with Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
Fu dog with an embroidered ball beneath his paw symbolizes divine power and supremacy over the world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Gazing Ball (Manet Olympia)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Montreal, Quebec
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Koons is widely known for his iconic sculptures Rabbit and Balloon Dog as well as the monumental floral
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Helpful Dog" by General Photographic Agency
Located in London, GB
"Helpful Dog" by General Photographic Agency
Teddy the Dog holds onto child actor Jackie Lucas
Category
1920s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.2 in
Come Play With Me - dog, sculpture, ball, animal, figurine, women, sculpture
By Sara Ingleby-Mackenzie
Located in London, GB
'Come Play With Me' Bronze Resin sculpture by artist Sara Ingleby-Mackenzie
Currently based in Frome, Somerset, Sara Ingleby-Mackenzie graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
H 7.88 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
H 7.09 in W 4.53 in D 41.93 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on ball feet. Boston, mass. Early 19th century.
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 18.25 in W 11 in D 17.5 in
Rare Piero Figura for Atena Pewter Glass Lined Crown Dog Bowl - Dog Bone Motif
By Atena, Piero Figura
Located in St. Louis, MO
, having a dog bone motif rests on ball feet. Wonderful warm patina to the pewter, wash it periodically
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
H 4.25 in Dm 11.13 in
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage dog statues. An Oriental, ceramic decorative 'Dog of Fo' ornament dating
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.6 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in
Frank Meisler Mini Gold Dog
Located in Forest Hills, NY
FRANK MEISLER MINI GOLD DOG
H9 x W9 x L6 cm – 560g
The dog is sitting with a ball. The dog’s head
Category
20th Century Israeli Figurines and Sculptures
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Diminutive Andirons , C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball top diminutive andirons with centered spiral columns
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16 in W 13.25 in D 14.75 in
Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
the universe. Seated in mirrored postures, each fu dog carries its characteristic accessory on its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Phil, C 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
skirts, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on banded spur legs with ball and claw feet
Category
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 20 in
Washington Mardi Gras - Signed Silkscreen Print Blue Dog
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Gras Ball in the nation's capital of Washington, DC. The dog has soulful yellow eyes. This pop art
Category
1990s Pop Art Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Vintage Poodle and Ball Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
this already stunning piece. Blue and white enameling adorn the dog’s ball, adding a vibrant splash of
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with turned bulbous ring plinths, matching log stops, and
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
dog or lion sat on a circular base, with a brocade ball under its paw and a ball in its mouth.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, mouth ajar, clutching floral ball, having elaborate openwork carvings, with scattered remnants of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of American Monumental Brass Ball Finial Ionic Capital Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Monumental brass andirons with flanking ball finials, Ionic capitals, tapered
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 35 in W 15.5 in D 30 in
Chinese Concrete Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statue Sculpture Fu Feng Shui
Located in Dayton, OH
32" Chinese concrete male foo dog Guardian lion statue sculpture Fu Feng Shui
The perfect
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Concrete
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball finial andirons with bulbous ringed plinths, spur legs, curvature
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16.25 in W 10.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair of English Brass Spiral Ball Andirons with Flanking Lion & Pegasus. C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
centered mask lions, matching brass ball log stops with original wrought iron dog legs, and resting on
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 17 in D 27 in
A bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball
Located in Milano, IT
curious expression as he interacts with the ball.
The ball the dog plays with is also sculpted with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800
By Molineaux & Webb
Located in Hollywood, SC
curvature matching ball log stops, original rear wrought iron dog legs, and resting on double spur legs with
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16.75 in W 11 in D 23.5 in
Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking ball finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, matching
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 12 in W 7 in D 24.25 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs, Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of important size American brass ball finial andirons with turned ribbed centered columns
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 21 in W 11.25 in D 26.5 in
Pair of American Brass Faceted Finial Andirons with Scrolled Ball Legs, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
, meticulously turned matching log stops, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on scrolled legs with
Category
Antique 1820s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 23.25 in W 11.5 in D 26 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving was made in the early
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
H 12.8 in W 6.5 in D 6.89 in
Balloon Dog (Blue)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Malmo, SE
Balloon Dog (Blue) 2021.
Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating
Limited edition of 69/799 ex
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
American Brass Banded Ball Top Andirons with Matching Tools, J. Hunneman C 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass banded ball top andirons with squared centered plinths, step back molded
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 13.25 in W 9 in D 25.75 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of American Brass Steeple Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking steeple and ball finial andirons with ringed faceted plinths
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 19.25 in W 9.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of American Brass Lemon on Lemon Finial Andirons with Ball Feet, NYC, 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on spur legs with ball feet. New York Early 19th Century.
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 18.5 in W 8.75 in D 18.5 in
Pair of American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
, original rear wrought iron dog legs, and resting on double spur legs with ball feet. New York, Early 19th
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 19 in W 9 in D 18 in
Nude & dog figurative post-impressionist oil painting, woman & dog portrait
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique nude portrait painting of a woman and her dog by French artist Paul Jean Gervais (1859-1944
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a guardian fu dog lies
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Becky, Contemporary Animal Art, Fluoro Art, Black Dog Art, Bright Minimalist Art
Located in Deddington, GB
ball held in Backy’s mouth. Kate Boxer makes the plates in her studio which are then sent to to the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint
H 31.11 in W 33.86 in D 0.04 in
Paul Eaton Sculpted Pointer Dog Heads with Hematite Drop Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Charleston, SC
From Great Britain Paul Eaton VPRMS MAA sculpted sterling silver Pointer dog head stud earrings
Category
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Sterling Silver
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H 1.13 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 0.38 in L 0.5 in
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Dog puppies while holding a woven ball, symbolizing protection and good fortune, a representation of
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
brims. Each cover with a sculpted foo dog finial. The foo dogs seated upright and alert, a large ball
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jadeite seal stone is the skillfully carved figure of a foo dog or guardian lion that sits majestically
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 6.3 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dog and ball for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and ceramic, every dog and ball was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a dog and ball, we have 345 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dog and ball, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right dog and ball, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Walter Bosse, Herta Baller and Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna each produced at least one beautiful dog and ball that is worth considering.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The dog in the “Blue Dog” paintings by George Rodrigue is not a real breed. The paintings were inspired by a combination of Rodrigue’s deceased dog Tiffany and a loup-garou or rougarou, a dog-like creature from Cajun folklore. On 1stDibs, find a range of George Rodrigue art.
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- What is a gazing ball used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Gazing balls are used for decorating gardens. These orbs are generally placed atop a pedestal or wrought iron base. They were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil, but nowadays, they are used just for decorative purposes. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage building and garden elements today on 1stDibs.
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- 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.
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