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Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Up for you consideration is this intricate pair of hand carved wooden foo dogs. These dogs start on

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Unusual Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Pair of stylised temple lions or Foo dogs on plinths. The wooden plinths are covered in flocked

Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Foo Dogs on Ormolu Mounts

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare pair of Kangxi style Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs on ormolu metal mounts. Both

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

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 Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions 'Foo Dogs'

Located in Bangkok, TH

A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Spruce

Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs
Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs

Ceramic Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this magnificent pair of guardian foo lions. Beautifully crafted ceramic fired with

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs
Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$650 / set

Pair of Asian Foo Dogs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Highly decorative pair of Asian Foo lions in brown clay These are stamped and seem to have age but

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$1,500

Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

Very striking, in nice condition and definitely very desiteable in many design schemes.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs
Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$1,400 / set

Pair of 19TH Century Bronze Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A proper pair - right and left facing. The bronzes have expressive faces with protruding tongues and are posed with paws raised to indicate that they are at attention. An outstandin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Pair of Oversize Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs on Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely decorative and colorful pair of Chinese Sancai glazed statues in the form of foo dog

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Pair of Large Bronze Sculptures of Foo Dogs Dragons Phylactery Beasts
Pair of Large Bronze Sculptures of Foo Dogs Dragons Phylactery Beasts

Pair of Large Bronze Sculptures of Foo Dogs Dragons Phylactery Beasts

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Pair of large bronze Chinese foo dragons. Measures 33.5" to the top of its head.

Category

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

Pair of Contemporary Gold Gilt Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures
Pair of Contemporary Gold Gilt Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures

Pair of Contemporary Gold Gilt 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 Gilt Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures
21st Century Pair of Contemporary Gold Gilt Ceramic Glaze Foo Dog Sculptures

21st Century Pair of Contemporary Gold Gilt 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

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Buddhistic Lions

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of large fierce-looking and colorful Chinese Ming style pottery Buddhistic lions or foo dogs

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century
Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century

Ancient Chinese Sculpture, 17th-18th Century

Located in Vigevano, IT

dragons, a figure represented only near emperor and his most important official. The feet rest on two foo

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Republic Period Foo Dogs
Republic Period Foo Dogs

Republic Period Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of left and right, painted and glazed, ceramic Foo Dogs on gilded stands.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Paint

Large Japanese Foo Dogs
Large Japanese Foo Dogs

Large Japanese Foo Dogs

Sold|$1,800 / set

Large Japanese Foo Dogs

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a pair of yellow glazed vintage Japanese Foo dogs from the 1970s-1980s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ebonized Pottery Foo Dogs
Chinese Ebonized Pottery Foo Dogs

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 whimsical foo dogs
Pair of whimsical foo dogs

Pair of whimsical foo dogs

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of Chinese celadon stoneware foo dogs, circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Pottery

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Pomona, CA

A pair of hand carved rosewood foo dogs or temple guards. The eyes, and teeth are painted.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1930s porcelain foo dogs sculptures, with pale green and rust patina. The figures standing

Category

Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures

Transparent, Peking Glass Foo Dogs
Transparent, Peking Glass Foo Dogs

Transparent, Peking Glass Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dazzling pair of left and right, Peking Glass Foo dogs on matching, solid glass, incised bases

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dogs
Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dogs

Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dogs

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese carved giltwood foo dogs on naturalistic bases. Measures: 8.5" H x 7" W x 4" D. One

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated glazed

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Unusual Ceramic  Foo Dogs
Pair of Unusual Ceramic  Foo Dogs

Pair of Unusual Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of ceramic foo dogs with beautiful turquoise color.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Katonah, NY

of foo dogs. In Chinese tradition foo dogs (lion dogs) were the guardians of the temple or home. Each

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Japanese Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Japanese glazed porcelain foo dogs. These beautiful Japanese foo dogs or foo lions are the

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC
Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs Unsigned 20thC. $200-$500Measures- 6.25"H x 5.5"W x 3.5"D. A

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Pair of Large Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Large Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Large Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of Chinese Foo Dogs. Striking array of colors make this pair a real stand out.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair of 1970s Plaster Foo Dogs
Pair of 1970s Plaster Foo Dogs

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 Blanche de Chine Foo Dogs
Pair of Blanche de Chine Foo Dogs

Pair of Blanche de Chine Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Fine pair of Chinese foo dogs

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Wood Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Wood Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Wood Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very unusual pair of carved wood Foo Dogs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Magnificent Pair of Large Chinese Foo Dogs
Magnificent Pair of Large Chinese Foo Dogs

Magnificent Pair of Large Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Exquisite pair of large vintage Chinese Foo Dogs. Warding off bad spirits, this pair will elegantly

Category

20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Chinese Blue and White Foo Dogs
Vintage Chinese Blue and White Foo Dogs

Vintage Chinese Blue and White Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large pair of vibrant blue and white seated Foo dogs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Pair Of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Pair Of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Pair Of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful pair of fanciful Chinese Export foo dogs. Asian.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Porcelain

Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs
Pair of Famille Verte Foo Dogs

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 Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs

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

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs
Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage glimmering shimmer solid white marble sculpture of a pair of marble Foo dogs. Also called

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs

Category

Antique 1880s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs
Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

Monumental Pair of Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of white ceramic Foo Dogs with a lot of texturing and intricate design work. Black painted

Category

20th Century Chinese Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs
Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs

Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of large terracotta Majolica foo dogs, produced in Italy during the Hollywood Regency era

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Pair of 1970's Plaster Foo Dogs
Pair of 1970's Plaster Foo Dogs

Pair of 1970's Plaster Foo Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

A substantial pair of 1970’s plaster foo dogs sourced from a South Florida estate. Featuring

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Blanc de Chien Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Blanc de Chien Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Blanc de Chien Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Substantial pair of white crackled porcelain Foo Dogs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th Century Chinese carved polychrome Foo Dogs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs
Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs

Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Montreal, QC

Great quality pair of turquoise glazed ceramic Chinese foo dogs.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Chinese foo dogs. Bronze silver plated solid heavy decorative foo dogs. These large and

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair of Midcentury Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair midcentury Chinese ceramic foo dogs, circa 1950s. Excellent condition and patina

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of large Chinese vintage crackle-glaze white ceramic sculptural foo dogs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blanc de Chine Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Blanc de Chine Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Blanc de Chine Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine foo dogs mounted on large orbs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

Located in South Salem, NY

A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Richmond, VA

Great pair of polychrome carved wood foo dogs. Original paint and surface, great size.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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
  • 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.