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Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs

H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues
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20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 8 in
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent pair of bronze Singha Temple Lions, a Thai mythical creature in the form of a lion
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Late 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.
Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

Large Pair of Bronze Singha Temple Lions, Foo Dogs.

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

H 23 in W 12 in D 18 in
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular pair of hand painted ceramic temple jars with iron foo dog finials and bases by
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20th Century Thai Ceramics

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Iron

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic & Iron Temple Jars with Foo Dogs by Maitland Smith

H 16 in Dm 8 in

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Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
By Tony Duquette
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of impressive lifesize antique bronze foo dogs encrusted with amethyst, rose quartz and mica
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Early 20th Century Thai Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Amethyst, Bronze

Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz
Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz

Pair of Tony Duquette Antique Bronze Thai Foo Dogs with Amethyst and Rose Quartz

H 35 in W 28 in D 12 in
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of large bronze Thai temple guardian foo lion dogs These are a very impressive pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Medieval Animal Sculptures

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs
Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

Pair of Large Bronze Thai Temple Guardian Foo Lion Dogs

H 48 in W 40 in D 17 in
Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate
By Tony Duquette
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning early 20th century solid bronze foo dogs inset with aged mercury glass mirrors and rough
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Metalwork

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Bronze

Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate
Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate

Tony Duquette Style Thai Bronze Foo Dogs Inset with Antique Mirrors and Agate

H 28.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Two Large Khmer style Foo Dogs Bronze Cast Masks Mounted and Framed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two large Khmer style foo dogs dragon masks mounted and framed. Featuring a pair of highly detailed
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinese Export Metalwork

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Bronze

Two Large Khmer style Foo Dogs Bronze Cast Masks Mounted and Framed
Two Large Khmer style Foo Dogs Bronze Cast Masks Mounted and Framed

Two Large Khmer style Foo Dogs Bronze Cast Masks Mounted and Framed

H 33 in W 29.5 in D 7 in
Pair of bronze Thai foo dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cast bronze seated figures w/fractured mirrored embedded panels, dark original finish
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20th Century Thai Sculptures

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Glass

Pair of bronze Thai foo dogs
Pair of bronze Thai foo dogs

Pair of bronze Thai foo dogs

H 34 in W 25 in D 12 in
Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The impressively scaled foo dogs are a proper pair - one posed left , the other right. Both are
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Vintage 1960s Thai Statues

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Stone, Quartz, Bronze

Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays
Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays

Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays

H 34 in W 37 in D 14 in
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Brass

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair

H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Antique Pair of Bronze Standing Foo Dogs Khmer Style
Located in Sarasota, FL
These Foo dogs are bronze statues from Thailand fierce Mythical lions ornamental in jewelry across
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Antique 1890s Thai Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Bronze Standing Foo Dogs Khmer Style
Antique Pair of Bronze Standing Foo Dogs Khmer Style

Antique Pair of Bronze Standing Foo Dogs Khmer Style

H 23 in W 11 in D 12 in

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Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China. The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China

H 10 in W 4 in D 5 in
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serape...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved in Museum quality. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainla...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog

H 43 in W 19 in D 22 in
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs

H 5 in W 7 in D 6 in
15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200
Located in Ukiah, CA
Masterpiece 15th century Northern Thai bronze Buddha. This is the best of the best. Traces of gilding in the crevices of the hair, behind the ears, etcetera. The casting is crisp, th...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

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Bronze

15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200
15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200

15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200

H 31 in W 16 in D 11 in
Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular, hand-carved Carrara marble double Janus sculpture. Note: green marble showing in some detail images is from a pedestal and not part of the sculpture.
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Early 1800s Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture
Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture

Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture

H 17.5 in W 11.25 in D 10 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Copper, Gold

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions

H 11 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are celestial animal emblem of Tibet that em...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor

H 23 in W 11 in D 18 in
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. These exquisite guardians stand as a testament to artistic craftsmanship, with int...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century

H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 in
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhat...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs

H 17 in W 14 in D 6 in
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century glazed terracotta foo dogs with a great colors. This is a good looking pair of Foo Dogs and a nice size for any room. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs

H 26.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

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Other

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spir...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
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Thai Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Thai foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and hardwood, all Thai foo dogs available were constructed with great care. Thai foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Thai foo dogs bearing folk art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Thai foo dogs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Thai Foo Dogs?

Prices for Thai foo dogs start at $535 and top out at $27,500 with the average selling for $3,422.
Questions About Thai Foo Dogs
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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.
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    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.