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Antique Chinese bronze of a Foo Dog
This is an exquisitely modelled Foo, or Lion, Dog in bronze, probably dating from the early 20th century. It has a wonderful patinated surface.
While most Foo Dogs are depicted as standing or sitting and looking very rigid, this bronze captures the creature in action in an almost humorous way - the animal is lying down with its body curled around and with left front paw scratching the side of its face which is cocked in the direction of the foot. A miniature Foo Dog, which may be a cub, sits on top of the larger Dog's body.
The main Dog's mane and tail are extravagantly depicted as a mass of overlapping tight curls while the rest of the body is decorated with gilded discs from which fine lines spiral. These lines, which simulate the hair in a very stylised way, may have originally been silver coloured and this has subsequently faded and worn.
Dimensions: 18 x 17 x 14 cm high to top of small dog.
Weight: 3.73 kg
Condition: The bronze is in superb condition with a lovely patinated surface.
Postage & Packing: £12 within the UK. Please contact us for a quote to post to an overseas destination.
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Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
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Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
While most Foo Dogs are depicted as standing or sitting and looking very rigid, this bronze captures the creature in action in an almost humorous way - the animal is lying down with its body curled around and with left front paw scratching the side of its face which is cocked in the direction of the foot. A miniature Foo Dog, which may be a cub, sits on top of the larger Dog's body.
The main Dog's mane and tail are extravagantly depicted as a mass of overlapping tight curls while the rest of the body is decorated with gilded discs from which fine lines spiral. These lines, which simulate the hair in a very stylised way, may have originally been silver coloured and this has subsequently faded and worn.
Dimensions: 18 x 17 x 14 cm high to top of small dog.
Weight: 3.73 kg
Condition: The bronze is in superb condition with a lovely patinated surface.
Postage & Packing: £12 within the UK. Please contact us for a quote to post to an overseas destination.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 3/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Period Early 20th Century Antiques
Material Bronze
Origin Chinese
Item code as1016a285
Status Sold
£495.00 
$648.85 
€588.95 
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€
Conversion rates as of 3/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
Private dealerBy appointment only
Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
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