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Impressive Collection of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs
Impressive Collection of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs

Impressive Collection of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs

By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1

Located in Buchanan, MI

Impressive Collection of 19th century English Staffordshire Dogs. Instant collection including some rare examples.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Hercules and the Lion
Hercules and the Lion

Hercules and the Lion

Located in Rome, IT

Hercules and the Lion marble sculpture. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble

Rare Pair of 19th-Century Fire Dogs Featuring Seahorses
Rare Pair of 19th-Century Fire Dogs Featuring Seahorses

Rare Pair of 19th-Century Fire Dogs Featuring Seahorses

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare Pair of 19th-Century Fire Dogs Featuring Seahorses A rare and elegant pair of 19th-century fire dogs, adorned with bronze seahorses set against a wrought-iron framework.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Baroque Style Lion Statues
Baroque Style Lion Statues

Baroque Style Lion Statues

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique set of Baroque Style Lion Statues. They are Very old and show there age.

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Baroque Statues

Materials

Concrete

Victorian Wire Work Garden Patio Chairs by Howard & Morse c. 1880/1900
Victorian Wire Work Garden Patio Chairs by Howard & Morse c. 1880/1900

Victorian Wire Work Garden Patio Chairs by Howard & Morse c. 1880/1900

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional antique wire garden, patio chairs, by noted maker Howard & Morse New York circa 1800/1880. The chairs retain the cast iron markers tag, and have interesting cast star for...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lions Set of 2 Bookend
Lions Set of 2 Bookend

Lions Set of 2 Bookend

Located in Paris, FR

Bookend lions set of 2 bookend in solid bronze on wooden base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Bookends

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970s Steel Lion Sculpture
1970s Steel Lion Sculpture

1970s Steel Lion Sculpture

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s steel lion sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

19th Century Majolica Dogs Dachshund Bowl Villeroy & Boch
19th Century Majolica Dogs Dachshund Bowl Villeroy & Boch

19th Century Majolica Dogs Dachshund Bowl Villeroy & Boch

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Dogs Dachshund sharing a shoe Bowl signed Villeroy & Boch.

Category

Antique 1890s German Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Russian Malachite Lion
Solid Russian Malachite Lion

Solid Russian Malachite Lion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Malachite lion - perfectly suited for a desk object / sculpture or paperweight.

Category

20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Lion Mask (black-gold)
Lion Mask (black-gold)

Lion Mask (black-gold)

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Like the rest of the pieces in this series, Lion Mask has a hook for hanging on the wall as well as a tabletop support.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Wool Tapestry Fragment, Three Dogs After Jordaens Art
Italian Wool Tapestry Fragment, Three Dogs After Jordaens Art

Italian Wool Tapestry Fragment, Three Dogs After Jordaens Art

Located in Dallas, TX

This Italian handwoven wool tapestry fragment depicts three dogs at rest, rendered in the style of Jacob Jordaens’ 17th-century compositions (circa 1644).

Category

1990s Other Textiles

Materials

Wool

The Lion Monopodae Table
The Lion Monopodae Table

The Lion Monopodae Table

Located in Banbury, GB

A fine Regency design grand tour carved wood four-legged lion monopode hall table. The legs and frieze supported by a circular crema marble top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Italian Terracotta Lions
Pair Of Italian Terracotta Lions

Pair Of Italian Terracotta Lions

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Italian terracotta lions seated with their paw resting on a crest. From the founder of Yankee Candles Estate.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Baroque Style Italian Handwoven Wool Tapestry Fragment with Dogs
Baroque Style Italian Handwoven Wool Tapestry Fragment with Dogs

Baroque Style Italian Handwoven Wool Tapestry Fragment with Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

This Italian handwoven wool tapestry fragment depicts three dogs at rest, rendered in the style of Jacob Jordaens’ 17th-century compositions (circa 1644).

Category

1990s Other Textiles

Materials

Wool

English Brass Lion Door Knocker
English Brass Lion Door Knocker

English Brass Lion Door Knocker

Located in Charlottesville, VA

English brass door knocker cast as a lion's face with a finely combed mane, rounded ears and a textured beard.

Category

20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs
Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs

Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large Pair of antique Victorian quality Staffordshire dogs having white coloured coats with collars, padlocks and chains.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Malachite Carved Lion Sculpture
Vintage Malachite Carved Lion Sculpture

Vintage Malachite Carved Lion Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add this striking carved lion to your collection to bring an element of strength, artistry, and organic luxury to your space.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Irish Lion Mask Table
Irish Lion Mask Table

Irish Lion Mask Table

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A monumental Irish Baroque carved mahogany country house serving table with marble top and strong Romanic influence. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs
Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs

By Staffordshire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine pair of English Staffordshire glazed ceramic spaniels featuring white bodies with remnants of gold decoration. Beautiful craquelure finish and facial expressions.

Category

20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions
Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pair of Stone Lion Guardians These are weathered Statues of 2 Lions, they are rounded chunky beasts with an oriental appearance The Lions are fully sculpted in the round and able ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Gold Lion Dinning Chair
Gold Lion Dinning Chair

Gold Lion Dinning Chair

$10,197Sale Price / item|20% Off

Gold Lion Dinning Chair

Located in Paris, FR

Dining chair gold lion with casted polished brass structure and green fabric in high quality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sergio Bustamante Lion Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante Lion Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante Lion Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in New York, NY

Lion sculpture in patchwork brass and copper by acclaimed Mexican artist and sculptor, Sergio Bustamante.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Porcelain and Copper Staffordshire Dogs
Pair of Porcelain and Copper Staffordshire Dogs

Pair of Porcelain and Copper Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Victorian small Staffordshire white dog figures with copper lustre trim

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pr. Wrought Iron Finials English  19th C.
Large Pr. Wrought Iron Finials English  19th C.

Large Pr. Wrought Iron Finials English 19th C.

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

Incredible pair of wrought iron finials, probably originally placed on a brick wall as decorative elements at an entrance. The finials feature foliate like wrought leaves on the upp...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Garden Patio Park Loveseat  Bench of Strap Steel and Wrought Iron
Garden Patio Park Loveseat  Bench of Strap Steel and Wrought Iron

Garden Patio Park Loveseat Bench of Strap Steel and Wrought Iron

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

Charming garden, patio, or park loveseat size bench of wrought iron and strap steel. This example is in very good estate condition, sturdy, s and solid, showing only cosmetic wear t...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

British Antique Brass Fire Dogs, Victorian, Marked, circa 1880
British Antique Brass Fire Dogs, Victorian, Marked, circa 1880

British Antique Brass Fire Dogs, Victorian, Marked, circa 1880

Located in Poperinge, BE

A pair of antique British fire dogs featuring a beautiful patina from age and use; high-quality brass construction, marked on the back with a relief stamp and the number 1058, dating...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Brass

The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions
The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions

The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

Florence, Italy, is known for its artistic depictions of lions, ranging from the city’s coat of arms to the famous Marzocco lion that is currently part of Piazza della Signoria, and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Cast Iron Garden Patio Dining Table by Atlanta Stove Works
Cast Iron Garden Patio Dining Table by Atlanta Stove Works

Cast Iron Garden Patio Dining Table by Atlanta Stove Works

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

Decorative and charming cast iron and glass diminutive dining table by the Atlanta Stove Works company. The table is executed in the Victorian style, circa mid 20th C. Structurally s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1970s Sculptural Hand Etched Crafted Lucite Iceberg Dining Table
1970s Sculptural Hand Etched Crafted Lucite Iceberg Dining Table

1970s Sculptural Hand Etched Crafted Lucite Iceberg Dining Table

By Lion in Frost

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Unusual hand crafted and etched Lucite bases in form of an iceberg or melting glacier. Attributed to lion in frost, the base is comprised of two carved and bent thick Lucite pieces.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

American Cast Iron Three Tiered Fountain w/ Flanking Swans, Fiske / Mott C. 1860
American Cast Iron Three Tiered Fountain w/ Flanking Swans, Fiske / Mott C. 1860

American Cast Iron Three Tiered Fountain w/ Flanking Swans, Fiske / Mott C. 1860

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron three tiered foliage fountain with central fluted bulbous plumed column, flanking decorative swans, and resting on an arched circular bulbous base. Fiske / Mott, N...

Category

Antique 1860s American American Empire Fountains

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Two Tiered Fountain with Flanking Swans, Fiske / Mott, C 1870
American Cast Iron Two Tiered Fountain with Flanking Swans, Fiske / Mott, C 1870

American Cast Iron Two Tiered Fountain with Flanking Swans, Fiske / Mott, C 1870

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron two tiered foliage fountain with central fluted bulbous plumed column, flanking decorative swans, and resting on an arched circular bulbous base. Fiske / Mott, New...

Category

Antique 1870s American American Empire Fountains

Materials

Iron

Substantial Finely Cast Pair Of Brass Fire Dogs
Substantial Finely Cast Pair Of Brass Fire Dogs

Substantial Finely Cast Pair Of Brass Fire Dogs

Located in Cheshire, GB

A substantial and finely cast pair brass fire dogs, executed in a bold neoclassical taste and conceived with strong architectural presence.

Category

Early 20th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Bernard Langlais Terracotta Lion
Bernard Langlais Terracotta Lion

Bernard Langlais Terracotta Lion

By Bernard Langlais 2

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small terracotta lion sculpture by prolific artist, Bernard Langlais.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Exceptional France Bronze Andirons, Fire dogs
Pair Exceptional France Bronze Andirons, Fire dogs

Pair Exceptional France Bronze Andirons, Fire dogs

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

Pair of exceptional French antique andirons. This pair is in perfect condition. The details both on the front and the side of the andirons are beautiful. This pair will be a great a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion
Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion

Located in Mexico City, MX

A big Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a sea lion. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by an unidentified artist and numbered 202266.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Lion Figures
Pair of Lion Figures

Pair of Lion Figures

Located in Bronx, NY

A pair of cast lion figures. Great finish.

Category

Early 20th Century French Statues

Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher
Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher

Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the Style of Gucci and Ralph Lauren we have four lion stirrup cups and a lion head pitcher of frosted bulb glass.

Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Brass

Mounted French Bronze Lion Mask
Mounted French Bronze Lion Mask

Mounted French Bronze Lion Mask

Located in Dallas, TX

A bronze billiard, or pool pockets in the form of lion mask now mounted on black metal bases. France, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Brass Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Fire Dogs   A
Brass Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Fire Dogs   A

Brass Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Fire Dogs A

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Fire Dogs A Pair of Brass Aesthetic Movement Fire Dogs Designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, a fine pair of a well documented design in g...

Category

Antique 1880s Aesthetic Movement Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Lion's Head Armchair
Upholstered Lion's Head Armchair

Upholstered Lion's Head Armchair

By Howard & Sons

Located in Folkestone, GB

An unusual mid 19th century stylish upholstered armchair with oak framed carved with lion's heads at the top of each arm. The swept back legs continuing upwards to form the sides of ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain
Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain

Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of cast lead cupids, originally part of a grand public fountain, now destroyed. The seated cupids hold a wine goblet in one hand, and a cluster of grapes on the other. ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Lead

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Fire Dogs
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Fire Dogs

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Fire Dogs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality brass fire dogs having a brass turned shaped column with an oval top standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front square leg to the back.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs
Pair of Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs

Pair of Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

Category

1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Andirons with Lion Details
Andirons with Lion Details

Andirons with Lion Details

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Andirons from the late 1930s-early 1940s Design is mounted on black iron andirons Brass lions with hand chased details.

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Joe Cocker — Mad Dogs & Englishmen, signed double LP, 1970
Joe Cocker — Mad Dogs & Englishmen, signed double LP, 1970

Joe Cocker — Mad Dogs & Englishmen, signed double LP, 1970

Located in Roma, IT

Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen A&M Records, SP-6002 Stereo, 2 × 12-inch vinyl LP Front cover signed by Joe Cocker An attractive signed example of Joe Cocker’s celebrated l...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Art Deco Brass Catchall with Dogs, Early 20th Century
Art Deco Brass Catchall with Dogs, Early 20th Century

Art Deco Brass Catchall with Dogs, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A solid brass catchall with two finely sculptured greyhound dogs at each end, Art Deco period, circa early 20th century, Europe (possibly France.)

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Lion Set of 2 Sculptures
Lion Set of 2 Sculptures

Lion Set of 2 Sculptures

Located in Paris, FR

Sculptures Lion Set of 2 made in solid bronze and with polished marble base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry Fragment with Hunting Dogs, 1990
Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry Fragment with Hunting Dogs, 1990

Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry Fragment with Hunting Dogs, 1990

Located in Dallas, TX

Notable Features 100% hand-woven wool. Right-facing hunting dogs motif. Brown, blue & green color palette.

Category

1990s Other Textiles

Materials

Wool

18th Century Italian Fireplace Andirons/ Fire Dogs
18th Century Italian Fireplace Andirons/ Fire Dogs

18th Century Italian Fireplace Andirons/ Fire Dogs

Located in London, GB

A delicately crafted pair of fine 18th century Italian wrought and gun-metal fireplace andirons. Scrolled, arched feet with wedge-pin locking all elements in position. Segmented gun-...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Andirons

Materials

Other, Iron

Vinovo Porcelain Lion Sculpture
Vinovo Porcelain Lion Sculpture

Vinovo Porcelain Lion Sculpture

By Vinovo Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Vinovo white soft-paste figure of a recumbent lion on a canted rectangular plinth, Italy, circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Dogs Paperweight in Art Deco style
Pair of Dogs Paperweight in Art Deco style

Pair of Dogs Paperweight in Art Deco style

Located in Greven, DE

Pair of Dog Sculptures as Paperweights Dimensions: H × W × D: 9 x 17 x 17 cm Description: Two finely modeled figures of Great Danes, one seated and the other reclining. The dogs ar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal

Neoclassical Venetian White Porcelain Lions
Neoclassical Venetian White Porcelain Lions

Neoclassical Venetian White Porcelain Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair Neoclassical Venetian White Porcelain Lions. Fine and rare pair of white glazed porcelain seated lions finely modeled after the antique with tails splayed across the back simila...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Chimney Dogs, Andiron, Brass
Antique Pair of Chimney Dogs, Andiron, Brass

Antique Pair of Chimney Dogs, Andiron, Brass

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful pair of antique firedogs. Nice, authentic condition. Measure: 35 cm.

Category

Antique 1870s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Brass

Regency Style Brass Lion Andirons
Regency Style Brass Lion Andirons

Regency Style Brass Lion Andirons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Regency style brass lion andirons, probably English, circa 1940s or earlier.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Regency Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs
Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs

Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs having a quality pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs with matching black and white coats with brown collars.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair 18th Century style Italian bronze fire dogs
Pair 18th Century style Italian bronze fire dogs

Pair 18th Century style Italian bronze fire dogs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A spectacular pair of Italian 18th Century style bronze fire dogs, each depicting classical Roman figures, children playing below and raised on a pair of Dolphins.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Sculpted Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Sculpted Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Sculpted Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

By Lion in Frost

Located in Miami, FL

A very good quality sculptural Lucite and Glass Coffee Table in the manner of Lion in the Frost designs. This is one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A handsome pair of mid 19th century English cast iron fire dogs sourced from a country estate in Surrey. Expertly crafted in cast iron, these reclaimed andirons are good quality and...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron

A Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Lamps
A Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Lamps

A Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Often referred to as Foo Dogs or Fu Dogs in Western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia.

Category

2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

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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.