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Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 21 in W 15 in D 8 in
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 21 in W 15 in D 8 in
Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this pair of vintage boho monumental painted wood Foo Dogs. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Boho Painted Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 23.5 in W 21.5 in D 11.75 in
One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair monumental carved wood foo dogs mounted as lamps. Lovely old color and patination. Note
Category

Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

One Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

H 35 in W 9 in D 9 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs

H 8.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 20 in D 8 in
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
character. Perfect as a console table pedestal also! In great vintage condition, these Foo Dogs display
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair

H 29 in W 27 in D 13.25 in
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands

H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs

H 15 in W 14 in D 9.5 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
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, red lacquered wood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

Pair of Midcentury Japanese Foo Dogs

H 8 in W 4 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of vintage Chinese gold gilt wood carved Foo Dogs, circa 1970s. The pair measure 15.5"W
Category

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

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs

H 4 in W 15.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs create a harmonious and powerful aura, carrying the essence
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Featured here is pair of freshly lacquered in white large Asian foo dogs made of wood. Originally
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair

White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base with Geometrical Figures, a Pair

H 21 in W 11 in D 7 in
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Hand-Carved Foo Dogs. This striking duo features intricate details and a beautifully aged patina
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 36 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Bone

Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s

Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of blue gemstones Foo Dogs on a long pedestal base. Great addition to your classic
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair

Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair

H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Located in Manhasset, NY
sold piece of wood ancient opposing foo dogs. The dogs have uniquely expressive faces and bodies will
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary
Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary

Pair of 18th/19th Century Solid Teak Foo Dogs, Opposing, Statuary

H 13 in W 22 in D 9 in
Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Somis, CA
featured is a pair of playful foo dogs, their curled manes and expressive eyes bringing life to the ancient
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Mongolian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs

Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs

H 33 in W 58 in D 23 in
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Chinese Familie Rose Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp. This ceramic urn has been converted into a table lamp an old wooden circular base and later refitted on a square fr...
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite, Wood

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base

H 27 in W 9 in D 9 in
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
prosperity and imperial favor. On the chest’s façade, gilt guardian lions—foo dogs—flank a ribbon-tied ball
Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs

H 12 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China
Located in San Francisco, CA
Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China
Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China

Pair of Antique Large Chinese Lacquered, Gilded Foo Dogs on Ornate Bases, China

H 30.5 in W 11 in D 16.75 in
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

H 8 in W 17 in D 6.25 in
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

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

Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century

H 6.57 in W 4.57 in D 2.63 in
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs, total weight 4kg, Measures: 20 x 29 x 40cm high.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Finely Carved Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of oriental, exotic wood, Foo dogs, mounted on ebonized bases and presented as lamps. Likely
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Finely Carved Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Finely Carved Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Finely Carved Foo Dogs Mounted as Lamps

H 14 in W 14 in D 6 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs
Located in SOMIS, CA
This beautiful block features a pair of foo dogs playing with an "embroidered" money ball, a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Block Foo Dogs

H 2 in W 19 in D 8.5 in
Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering these gorgeous hand carved wooden foo dogs. Carved out of a dark toned wood these little
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Wooden Foo Dogs

H 1.38 in W 2.63 in D 3 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

H 9.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base
Located in Houston, TX
pair of intricately carved foo dogs from antique wood and new wood carved bases all in pickled
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base
Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base

Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base

H 35 in Dm 16 in
Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Chinese carved wood and paper mache Foo Dogs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

H 15 in W 15 in D 7 in
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
This pair of fantastic foo dogs are treasures. Dating late 18th-early 19th century, they have the
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Foo Dogs, 19th Century

H 4.25 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are
Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 18.9 in
Primitive Chest with Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
furniture from that region. Here a pair of playful young foo dogs can be observed. Along with flowers, they
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive Chest with Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Primitive Chest with Foo Dogs, 19th Century

Primitive Chest with Foo Dogs, 19th Century

H 24.5 in W 53.25 in D 18.5 in
Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of foo dogs in the Chinese Style. Early 20th century or earlier. Carved from solid wood
Category

Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style
Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style

Beautiful Large Pair of Foo Dogs Carved from Solid Wood Chinese Style

H 30 in W 40 in D 16 in
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

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'

H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 7.49 in
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

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

H 37.8 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
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

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

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair

H 28 in W 18 in D 13 in
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Charleston, SC
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

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

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

H 27.5 in W 13.38 in D 18 in
Unusual Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted and unusual antique carved wood foo dogs. Heavy, big and so sought after. Now, more than
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unusual Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs Sculptures
Unusual Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs Sculptures

Unusual Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs Sculptures

H 18 in W 23 in D 16 in
Striking Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs in Cinnabar Red
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glam pair of carved wood foo dogs in a luscious shade of cinnabar red.      
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Striking Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs in Cinnabar Red
Striking Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs in Cinnabar Red

Striking Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs in Cinnabar Red

H 17.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
stunning pair of vintage Asian carved wood Foo Dogs. These magnificent guardians feature an intricately
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Statues

Materials

Wood

Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Monumental Asian Carved Wood Foo Dogs - a Pair

H 35.75 in W 20.75 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved pair of Chinese "Foo Dogs" in soft-wood mounted on square bases, probably early
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs
Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs

Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs

H 21 in W 15 in D 11 in
A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual pair of Chinese foo dogs. Both elaborately carved and richly gilt. An abundance of cubs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs

A Pair of Chinese Gilt Wood Foo Dogs

H 12 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of Very Impressive and Massive Carved Wood Foo Dogs, circa 1920
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of male and female foo dogs having solid wood and square pegged construction. Well carved and
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Very Impressive and Massive Carved Wood Foo Dogs, circa 1920
Pair of Very Impressive and Massive Carved Wood Foo Dogs, circa 1920

Pair of Very Impressive and Massive Carved Wood Foo Dogs, circa 1920

H 61.5 in W 25.75 in D 38 in
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

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

Pair of Wood Hand Carved Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 15 in D 8 in
Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very large pair of Chinese carved wood foo dogs. Beautiful patina of worn painted finish.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

H 36 in W 14 in D 21 in
A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical pair of carved poplar wood foo dogs, originally used as architectural elements, the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs
A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs

A Pair of Chinese Wooden Foo Dogs

H 17 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Gilded Foo Dog lamps attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of gilded carved wood foo dogs on cerused oak bases attributed to James Mont.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Gilded Foo Dog lamps attributed to James Mont
Pair of Gilded Foo Dog lamps attributed to James Mont

Pair of Gilded Foo Dog lamps attributed to James Mont

H 38 in W 12 in D 6 in
Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large and heavy pair of hand carved wood Foo Dogs from a temple or a house large door
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs
Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs

Pair Of Hand Carved Wood Polychromatic FooDogs

H 9 in W 12 in D 20 in
Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Pair of large Chinese “Foo Dogs” in gilded ceramic material on painted wooden bases, circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

H 22 in W 15 in D 10 in
Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese monumental carved wood painted Foo dogs. Beautiful worn painted finish in soft hues
Category

20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs

H 57 in W 27 in D 37 in
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 Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair of Midcentury Wood Carved Foo Dogs on Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury wood carved Foo dogs on pedestal. The Foo dogs stand on the pedestals they are
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Wood Carved Foo Dogs on Pedestal
Pair of Midcentury Wood Carved Foo Dogs on Pedestal

Pair of Midcentury Wood Carved Foo Dogs on Pedestal

H 36 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese carved hardstone pair of foo dogs on carved wooden bases, marked 'China' on the bottom.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases
Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases

Chinese Carved Hardstone Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Bases

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
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 Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

Pair Hand Carved Foo Dogs

H 18 in W 16 in D 8 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dogs
Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dogs

Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dogs

H 8.5 in W 7 in D 4 in
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Wood Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wood foo dogs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood foo dogs — often made from wood, hardwood and lacquer — can elevate any home. Wood foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Hollywood Regency wood foo dogs are consistently popular styles. Wood foo dogs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by James Mont are consistently popular.

How Much are Wood Foo Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.
Questions About Wood 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.