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Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Asian hand carved marble Foo Lion garden sculpture.
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture
Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture

Asian Carved Marble Foo Lion Garden Sculpture

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a
Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Statues

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

H 29 in W 13 in D 18 in

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A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
Original pair of stone foo Lions once flanking the front entrance of a mansions in Southern China
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China
A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China

A Pair of large 19th Century stone Foo Lions from Southern China

H 36 in W 10.5 in D 15.75 in
A Pair of Marble Foo Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
The large pair of marble Chinese Fu Lions exemplifies traditional Chinese craftsmanship and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

A Pair of Marble Foo Lions
A Pair of Marble Foo Lions

A Pair of Marble Foo Lions

H 39.5 in W 14 in D 21 in
Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand carved Chinese Marble Shizi Foo Lion/Dogs. This pair of statues has great detail and
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble
Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble

Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble

H 24 in W 10 in D 14 in
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair
Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

Bronze Temple Lion Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestals, Pair

H 59.75 in W 13.5 in D 15.75 in
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

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

Vintage Pair of Marble Temple Lion Foo Dogs

H 45 in W 17 in D 21 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Black Marble Contemporary Facing Foo Dogs Guardian Lions

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 12.25 in
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs. The female represents yin, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues
2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

2 Rare Antique Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Fu Temple Garden Statues

H 44 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is absolutely glorious
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs
Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Marble Temple Lion Guardians Foo Dogs

H 16.54 in W 6.5 in L 16.54 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog

H 21 in W 8 in D 11 in
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large sculpture of a marble lion, foo dog, or guardian, 19" high. History: Placing
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection
China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection

China Marble Sculpture of Lion Guardian, Perfect Indoor or Outdoor Protection

H 19 in W 11 in D 8 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 2.13 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Marble Sculptures

H 6 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors
Located in South Burlington, VT
China- a massive pair of large, old hand-carved marble garden stone foo dog guardian lions carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors
Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors

Chinese Old Massive Garden Solid Marble Foo Dog Lions, House Protectors

H 42 in W 19 in D 27 in
Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of carved marble foo dogs, also known as shishi or Chinese guardian lions, Asian, ca. 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Marble

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs
Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

Carved Marble Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 8 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Chinese finely carved solid white marble foo dogs (guardian temple lions), female with
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Ming style carved grey marble Imperial guardian lions (Foo dogs).
Category

20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Carved Marble Imperial Guardian Lions

H 19 in W 8.5 in D 10.25 in

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Marble Lions, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of hand-carved male lions out of marble, standing on square bases. The lions are in a mirrored posture, each one placing his paw on a ball. They are depicted with an expressive ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Statues

Materials

Marble

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Marble Lions, 21st Century

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H 42.52 in W 22.05 in D 11.03 in
Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians
Located in Rome, IT
A set of four delicious hand carved limestone fauns figures on shaped pedestals. Typical example of statues that was inserted in the large parks of the Venetian Villas.
Category

2010s Italian Statues

Materials

Limestone

Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians
Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians

Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians

H 59.06 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in New York City, NY
This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...
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Materials

Bronze

Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez

Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez

H 28 in W 28 in D 16 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
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Materials

Bronze

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...
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Materials

Enamel

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Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

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H 31 in Dm 17 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
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Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

George Romney
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price, 1774

H 29.5 in W 24.5 in
Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues
Located in Rome, IT
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Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues
Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues

Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues, 2022

H 57.09 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
The Bather by Childe Hassam
By Childe Hassam
Located in New Orleans, LA
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The Bather by Childe Hassam
The Bather by Childe Hassam

Childe Hassam
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19th Century over Life-Size Marble Statue of Bacchus after Michelangelo
Located in Essex, MA
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19th Century over Life-Size Marble Statue of Bacchus after Michelangelo

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H 82 in W 33 in D 33 in
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Located in Stamford, CT
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Category

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Marble

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China
Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

Monumental Carved Pair of Marble Foo Dogs from China

H 63 in W 26 in D 37 in
19th Century Pine & Gesso Architectural Mist Green Decorative Element
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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19th Century Pine & Gesso Architectural Mist Green Decorative Element
19th Century Pine & Gesso Architectural Mist Green Decorative Element

19th Century Pine & Gesso Architectural Mist Green Decorative Element

H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Large Scale Marble Sphinx Garden Statues Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
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Marble

Pair of Large Scale Marble Sphinx Garden Statues Sculptures
Pair of Large Scale Marble Sphinx Garden Statues Sculptures

Pair of Large Scale Marble Sphinx Garden Statues Sculptures

H 42 in W 17 in D 60 in
19th Century Faun Of Praxiteles Leaning Or Resting Satyr Carrara Marble Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
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19th Century Faun Of Praxiteles Leaning Or Resting Satyr Carrara Marble Italy
19th Century Faun Of Praxiteles Leaning Or Resting Satyr Carrara Marble Italy

19th Century Faun Of Praxiteles Leaning Or Resting Satyr Carrara Marble Italy

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Marble Foo Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of marble foo lions for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct marble foo lions — often made from marble and stone — can elevate any home. Marble foo lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Marble foo lions made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Marble Foo Lions?

Prices for marble foo lions start at $295 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $6,100.
Questions About Marble Foo Lions
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    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.