A Pair of Monumental Cobalt Blue and Yellow Glazed Ceramic Chinese Foo Dogs

Description

View A Pair of Monumental Cobalt Blue and Yellow Glazed Ceramic Chinese Foo Dogs with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Type & Subject: A traditional matched pair of male and female Chinese Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs) seated atop integrated, decorated plinths. The Male: Depicted with his right paw resting on a symbolic brocade ball (representing supremacy over the world). Type & Subject: A traditional matched pair of male and female Chinese Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs) seated atop integrated, decorated plinths. The Male: Depicted with his right paw resting on a symbolic brocade ball (representing supremacy over the world). The Female : Depicted with her left paw holding down a playful, upside-down cub (representing nurturing protection and the home). Glaze & Color Scheme: They are finished in a striking, high-gloss cobalt blue monochrome glaze, contrasted beautifully with mustard-yellow/ochre accents highlighted on the open mouths, snouts, back tassels, and chest bells. Origin & Labels: As visible in image_4.png, the base retains an export sticker reading "MADE IN HONG KONG / DECORATED IN HONG KONG" along with a vintage handwritten inventory tag ("Art. No. 587, Des. No. B, Size: 26"). This indicates they were manufactured/cast in mainland China and finished or exported through Hong Kong, likely during the Chinoiserie revival of the 1960s to 1980s. Scale: At 27 inches tall, these are considered massive statement or floor-sized estate pieces, significantly larger than the common 10-to-13-inch mantle versions. Condition Report Repairs: As noted and shown prominently , the male figure features a structural repair across the top loop/ribbon directly over the forehead and bridge of the snout. The fracture line is visible across the top loop and runs down into a minor hairline crack along the side of the face. General Wear: The glaze shows light, authentic crazing and minor manufacturing imperfections (pitting/glaze pops) typical of mid-century high-fired export pottery.Retail / Chinoiserie Boutique Value: $2850 – $3050 USDValue Notes:If pristine, a pair of this impressive 27-inch scale easily commands $4800 to $5,200+ in high-end design showrooms due to their excellent color and decorators' appeal. However, because Chinese export porcelain and pottery values rely heavily on flawless condition, the prominent repair to the male lion’s upper head loop reduces the collective value of the pair by roughly 20% to 30% for serious collectors. It remains a magnificent, highly decorative pair with great presence. Condition: Used. Category: Art › Art Sculptures.

Type

Sculpture

Format

Statue

Size

Large

Item Height

27

Style

Chinese

Material

Ceramic & Porcelain

Production Technique

Pottery

Handmade

Yes

Subject

Dog

Country of Origin

China

Time Period Produced

1925-1949