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Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

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 century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02

Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02

Located in Norton, MA

Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and look si...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Lacquered Orange Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Lacquered Orange Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Lacquered Orange Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this striking pair of vintage foo dog statues, a masterful blend of traditional Chinoiserie symbolism and bold Hollywood Regency flair. Traditionally known...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs
Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This impressive pair of vintage Foo Dog (Fu Lion) statues offers a commanding architectural presence, essential for lending gravitas to a grand entrance, garden, or interior space. S...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs Guardian Lions by Mangani, circa 1970s
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs Guardian Lions by Mangani, circa 1970s

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs Guardian Lions by Mangani, circa 1970s

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is an exceptionally decorative pair of vintage Italian ceramic foo dogs, or guardian lions, by Mangani, Florence, dating to the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines
Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Located in Atlanta, GA

A whimsical pair of vintage Asian ceramic foo dog figures, glazed in a palette of aubergine, green, and white.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.

Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs
A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

Located in London, GB

A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother, stood on all fours with open mouths baring fangs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act as a decorative tray.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of Foo dogs originate from China and were presumed to have been made for the export market.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in very good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"
2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"

2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage Chinese famille verte green and gold Sancai glazed porcelain foo dogs / guardian lion sculptures / statues / figurines.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

These pieces retain much of their original green paint, with a nicely aged patina throughout. This pair of European Foo Dogs stand approximately 20 inches in height, and will make wo...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Dimensions: Male: 11 W x 7.4 D x 7.4 H inches, weighing 4.1 Kg Female: 10.4 W x 5.8 D x 7 H inches, weighing 3.75 Kg Overall a lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

The Foo dogs were a striking focal point in the entry way of this stunning home.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue glazed crackle ceramic, China.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes
Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes

Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes

By Phyllis Morris

Located in Chicago, IL

Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica decorative accents on the scaled manes, tails, bodies and white stone The real flair tha...

Category

20th Century American Statues

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

As is common with foo dogs, their mouths are open. The name foo dog is actually a mistake made in the west.

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s
Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s

Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A stately pair of golden Foo dogs watches over all who enter. A three dimensional piece that would make would once again make a great interior entry or room divider.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

He is resting on a square plinth, raised on a black custom made base. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open. The name foo dog is actually a mistake made in the west.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This antique Chinese food dog has an excellent patina with good and varied depth of colour to the metal. Notes: Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and they are designed in p...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A female guardian lion would have protected a cub. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open, exposing his teeth to the viewer.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Oriental mid-century modern black wood vases or sculptures with decorations 1950
Oriental mid-century modern black wood vases or sculptures with decorations 1950

Oriental mid-century modern black wood vases or sculptures with decorations 1950

Located in MIlano, IT

Structure entirely decorated with typical oriental designs, such as foo dogs and dragons, the same on the two vases, but with a darker golden finish on one than the other. 1950 approx.

Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue

$4,531Sale Price|47% Off

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue

Located in Somis, CA

The Buddha is elevated on a tiered pedestal intricately carved with foo dogs motifs—symbols of purity, wisdom, and steadfast strength.

Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of vintage guardian lions, traditionally known as Foo Dogs, is a vibrant example of mid-to-late 20th-century Chinoiserie decor.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Located in London, by appointment only

They are known in colloquial English as Lion Dogs or Foo Dogs / Fu Dogs. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly stylized lion...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes
Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes

Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes

Located in NANTES, FR

## **Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes These two hardstone or soapstone seals depict Foo Dogs (Guardian Lions). They date from the 20th century a...

Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu, hand-carved in keyaki wood with original glass eyes and dating to the 17th/18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

Also known as karashishi, or simply shishi in Japan, in the west they are commonly referred to as foo dogs or foo lions. These ferocious creatures are considered guardians of sacred ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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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.

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