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A Decorative Pair of French Cast Iron Chinese Foo Dogs.
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques

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A Decorative Pair of French Cast Iron Chinese Foo Dogs.

1900 - 1920
Description

This lovely pair of highly decorative Chinese foo dogs dates to circa 1900 and is most likely French in manufacture. They are solidly cast with great detail and have a rich hand-painted finish that represents red lacquer.

Their teeth and eyes have been highlighted in white. The foo dogs are very well modelled showing good movement and stance and a fierce expression. This heavy pair of tactile cast iron foo dogs are in very good condition with no damage.

Their painted finish displays a dark patination.

French circa 1900

Height 16cm x width 17cm x depth 13cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Foo Dogs to the 1900s.

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SA1144254
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This lovely pair of highly decorative Chinese foo dogs dates to circa 1900 and is most likely French in manufacture.
They are solidly cast with great detail and have a rich hand-painted finish that represents red lacquer.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A pair of reddish-brown cast iron Chinese guardian lion figures featuring raised tails and open mouths displaying white painted teeth.
fig 1. A Decorative Pair of French Cast Iron Chinese Foo Dogs.

Their teeth and eyes have been highlighted in white. The foo dogs are very well modelled showing good movement and stance and a fierce expression. This heavy pair of tactile cast iron foo dogs are in very good condition with no damage.

Their painted finish displays a dark patination.

French circa 1900

Height 16cm x width 17cm x depth 13cm

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Foo Dogs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144254
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A pair of reddish-brown cast iron Chinese guardian lion figures featuring raised tails and open mouths displaying white painted teeth.
A decorative pair of French cast iron Chinese foo dogs.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Foo dogs, or Chinese guardian lions, are traditional architectural ornaments originally positioned outside palaces and temples to serve as protective guardians and convey status.

Historically sculpted from stone, bronze, ceramic, or cast iron, these decorative figures frequently showcase detailed mouldings, patinated surfaces, and stylized anatomical features.

Authentic cast iron figures display substantial physical weight, visible seam lines from traditional sand-casting moulds, and natural surface oxidisation or patina accumulated over time.

Position the pair symmetrically on a mantelpiece, console table, or bookshelf to establish a balanced focal point and introduce sculptural structure to the room.

Dust gently using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, and apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax to shield the metal from humidity and prevent corrosion.
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