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Marble Foo Lions

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

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a paw on a ball, the other on an upside down baby foo lion. Overall fine time worn sur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Statues

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of hand-carved green marble Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) sculptures fashioned as decorative bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"
2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

Delivery includes off-loading at threshold. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

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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

Located in Westport, CT

Original pair of stone foo Lions once flanking the front entrance of a mansions in Southern China. Chips, hairline cracks consistent with age. Original surfaces on three sides of sta...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

A Pair of Marble Foo Lions

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H 39.5 in W 14 in D 21 in

A Pair of Marble Foo Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

The large pair of marble Chinese Fu Lions exemplifies traditional Chinese craftsmanship and symbolism.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

Chinese Shizi Foo Lion Dogs Solid Marble

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H 24 in W 10 in D 14 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 patina.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like creatures.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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 guardian temple lions this size statuary is stately with finely detailed handcrafted...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of contemporary Chinese black marble left and right facing foo dogs guardian lions on rectangular bases.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese 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

Located in Dayton, OH

Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs or foo / fu dogs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export 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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of white marble 18th century Imperial Temple Lion Guardians or Foo dogs A truly exquisite pair, the patina is a...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

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

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

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"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends. Dimensions: 4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a large sculpture of a marble lion, foo dog, or guardian, 19" high. History: Placing stone animals in front of buildings and Dwellings can be traced back at least to the Q...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A pair of green colored marble foo dogs sculptures, book ends or decorative objects. Nice addition to any room.

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

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, pink raw marble ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

China- a massive pair of large, old hand-carved marble garden stone foo dog guardian lions carved about 50 years ago.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

Pair of Chinese Marble Foo Dogs

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H 13 in W 5 in D 7.5 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 cub under paw and male with ball under paw, mounted on rectangular plinth.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Ming style carved grey marble Imperial guardian lions (Foo dogs).

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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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.