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Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
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Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues

19th century
Description

A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues. They date from the 19th century and are genuine antiques, not to be confused with the many contrived versions more commonly seen. They were most likely made in China, or possibly in Tibet.

The quality is outstanding, they are beautifully carved from one solid block of wood. They have amazing details, with lots of character and charm.

The condition is excellent for their age, they have acquired an absolutely gorgeous patina over the years. There is just one small chip to the wood on the lower edge of one foot, seen in the images.

Width – 15 inches , 38 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Carved Wood Foo Dogs to the 1850s.

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SA1184728
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11613
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Description
A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues.
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They date from the 19th century and are genuine antiques, not to be confused with the many contrived versions more commonly seen.
Marylebone Antiques

They were most likely made in China, or possibly in Tibet.

fig 1. A pair of antique hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog statues featuring traces of gold gilding and stylised carved manes.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues

The quality is outstanding, they are beautifully carved from one solid block of wood. They have amazing details, with lots of character and charm.

The condition is excellent for their age, they have acquired an absolutely gorgeous patina over the years. There is just one small chip to the wood on the lower edge of one foot, seen in the images.

Width – 15 inches , 38 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Carved Wood Foo Dogs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184728
Dealers Internal Ref
11613
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A pair of antique hand-carved wooden Chinese foo dog statues featuring traces of gold gilding and stylised carved manes.
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
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FAQs

Chinese foo dogs, traditionally known as imperial guardian lions, originated in Chinese Buddhism as protective symbols placed outside temples, palaces, and residences to ward off negative energy and signify high social status.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cleaning or chemical polishes that could damage original lacquer or fragile gilding. Keep the wood in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat and sunlight.

A pair of carved wooden foo dogs can be styled symmetrically on a modern sideboard, mantelpiece, or shelving unit to create visual balance and add historic texture to a contemporary space.

Authenticity can be identified through evidence of traditional joinery, natural age-related cracking along the timber grain, hand-tool marks beneath the surface, and historical wear on original polychrome or gilded finishes.

Traditional Chinese foo dogs were commonly hand-carved from solid woods such as camphor, elm, or cypress, often finished with polychrome paint, lacquer, or gold leaf gilding.
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