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Pink Cast Iron Pig Money Bank or Doorstop with Wings, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish piggy pink cast iron money bank or doorstopper with wings. This smiling and charming Lady
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Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1930s
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very charming cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop. Heavy enough to prop a door open or decorate on a
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Scotty Dog by Hubley, circa 1910-1930s
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast iron Rooster Door Stop in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patina is key with great age and wear. The rusted coloration of the iron rooster shows how age can
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Boston Terrier Dog Sculpture or Doorstop in Black and White Cast Iron
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage black and white cast iron Boston Terrier dog sculpture or doorstop, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Cast Iron Dachshund Boot Scraper with Original Paint Surface
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderfully animated cast iron dachshund boot scrapper with original white paint surface.
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Chartreause Cast Iron Horse Money Bank Sculpture, circa 1950 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage cast iron money bank horse sculpture. The money bank is mounted on a black base. The horse
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1910s Large White Cow Cast Iron Windmill Weight by Fairbury Windmill Company
Located in New York, NY
Heavy 1910s antique cast iron cow windmill counterbalance weight painted white. Mounted on the
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Vintage 1910s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1910s Large Red Cow Cast Iron Windmill Weight by Fairbury Windmill Company
Located in New York, NY
Heavy 1910s antique cast iron cow windmill counterbalance weight painted red. This may be the
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Cranes in Verdi Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Cast Iron Galloping Horse Head Bust Sculpture Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast iron garden sculpture depicting the bust / head of a galloping horse / bronco
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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Iron

French Late 19th Century Wall-Mounted Statue of a Cast Iron Horse’s Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French late 19th century wall mounted statue of a cast iron horse's head. The statue
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Large Pink Cast Iron Pig Money Bank or Doorstop with Wings, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish piggy pink cast iron money bank or doorstopper with wings. This smiling and charming Lady
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Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1930s
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Horse Hitch with Horse Head Sculpture and Ring
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally placed on top of a post in 19th century, France, this cast iron horse hitch features a
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Antique 1880s French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cat Door Stop
Located in San Mateo, CA
Cast iron black cat door stop. This cat retains the original paint with great crazing and lots of
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Cat Door Stop by National Foundry
Located in San Mateo, CA
Early 20th century cast iron door stop. This was made by National Foundry, Whitman, Mass. This cat
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Large Pink Cast Iron Pig Money Bank or Doorstop with Wings, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish piggy pink cast iron money bank or doorstopper with wings. This smiling and charming Lady
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Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1920s Original Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight with Bob-Tail and Original Base
Located in New York, NY
1920s antique cast iron horse windmill weight from the Midwest. Still mounted on the original cast
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Vintage 1920s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Carved Wood Seal with Cast Iron Spinning Ball, , Folk Art, Anomatron, 1920s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Carved wood seal with cast iron motorized spinning ball, amazing Folk Art, carnival art, sculpture
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Iron

French Boucherie Cast Iron Steer Head Sign
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Cast iron steer head, that was used on the outside of an old French boucherie, or we would call a
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Antique 1890s French Country Animal Sculptures

Hubley Cast Iron Painted Boston Terrier Dog Antique Bank Doorstop, Early 1900s
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, hand-painted Hubley Manufacturer Company Boston terrier cast iron bank/ doorstop. The
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Black Enamel Fox Head Doorstop
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rare and unusual antique cast iron black enamel fox head doorstop dating from the 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Original Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight with Bob-Tail and Original Base, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s antique cast iron horse windmill weight from the Midwest still with it's original paint
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Vintage 1920s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Iron

American Cast Iron and Painted Horse Trade / Stable Sign "Muyettes", Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and painted horse trade / stable sign with flanking eyelets mounted on iron
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Hubley Cast Iron Boston Terrier Bulldog Dog Doorstop Statue
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Dayton, OH
Cast iron dog made of to adjoining pieces possibly made by Hubley, good for use as a door stop or
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Sheep Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Decorative Farmhouse Keep, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sheep doorstop. An English cast iron decorative farmhouse door keeper, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1960s Byzantine Cast Iron Bronze Washed Horse Sculpture Candelabra Midcentury
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Stylized cast metal horse candleholder, weighs 1 lb.
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

1960s Byzantine Cast Iron Bronze Washed Horse Sculpture Candelabra Midcentury
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Stylized plated or washed cast metal horse candleholder, weighs 1 lb.
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Chinese War Horse Statue, Cast Iron Casting, Tang Dynasty
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Vintage Chinese War Horse Statue, cast in iron using techniques reminiscent of the Tang
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20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Large Weathered Cast Iron Statue of a Retriever Hunting Dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large weathered cast iron statue of a retriever hunting dog. A very handsome Chap, he is sitting
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Mid-20th Century Country Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Brutalist Sculptural Raging Bull Cast Iron Midcentury Modernism, Japan, 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Beautiful sculptural cast iron charging bull midcentury modernism, Japan, 1960s Brutalist
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Model of Nipper Style Terrier with Tilted Head and Lifted Ear
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., cast iron model of a terrier dog with head tilted and ear up, resembling "Nipper" the RCA
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron English Gilt Gold Ram Doorstop
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th century cast iron doorstop We are proud to offer a well presented and highly decorative
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculpture, Japan Last year, a small group of cast iron
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Adirondack Cast Iron Cream White Sealyham Terrier Doorstop Sculpture, Hubley.
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Crafted from durable cast iron, this charming Sealyham Terrier doorstop or sculpture by Hubley is
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Door Stop Boot Scrape, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique cast iron Scottish Terrier door stop boot scrape USA, Circa 1920s Measuers
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Vintage 1920s American Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Cat Door Stop, English, Cast Iron, Decorative, Doorstopper, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cat door stop. An English, cast iron decorative doorstopper, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century British Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Art Deco Pair of Cast Iron Duck Doorstops Table Floor Sculptures
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of cast iron doorstops or outdoor sculptures in the shape
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Bulldog Piggy Money Bank Painted in Brown, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An antique cast iron bulldog piggy bank. Created in the 1920s, this piece is painted in brown and
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Hubley Cast Iron French Bulldog Doorstop with Original Painted Finish
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Hubley cast iron doorstop, a French bulldog, showing the original painted finish, circa early
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
group of cast iron animals was found in a burlap bag in a rural peddler's one-room home in Southwest
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Green Foot Boot Scraper Door Stop of Dachshund Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Dachshund cast metal boot scraper or door stop from the 1920's powder-coated in a fantastic shade
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Antique Hubley Cast Iron White Persian Cat w Green Eyes Doorstop #802
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron doorstop in the shape of a seated, white, Persian cat with green eyes. Attributed
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Painted Rooster Chicken Cock Farmhouse Door Stop 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage colorful painted cast iron door stop in the form of a chicken / rooster or bird
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Mid-20th Century Country Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Cast Iron Foot Boot Scraper of Dachshund Dog, Powder-Coated Orange
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Dachshund cast metal boot scraper or door stop powder-coated in a fantastic shade of orange. Add a
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

1960s Japan Cast Iron Owl Bird Lantern Incense Candleholder Mid-Century Brutal
By Otagiri Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of rough cast Owl bird forms. Each 2-piece. For incense or candleholder, or table lanterns. No
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

4 Antique Cast Iron Painted Sheep Lamb Ewe Coin Penny Still Banks 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four antique cast iron still / coin banks in the shape of sheep / ewes. Three are painted
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Iron

English Cast Iron Hand Painted Cocker Spaniel sculpture/Door Stop circa 1920 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1213 English hand cast and painted iron sculpture/door stop
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Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Steer Head from a Butcher Shop
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French cast iron steer head, that was most likely used on the exterior of a butcher shop
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Antique 1890s French Country Animal Sculptures

English Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Two Dog Sculptural Doorstop
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style group of two brass spaniel dogs mid-stride atop a rectangular black cast
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20th Century Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rooster Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
group of cast iron animals was found in a burlap bag in a rural peddler's one-room home in Southwest
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Beautiful Cherub Angel Head Door Knocker, Cast Iron, German, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century German cherub angel head door knocker, made of heavy metal (maybe cast iron
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Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Early Nobuho Miya Set of 3 Mid-Century Cast Iron Bird Sculptures on Wood Cubes
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of three cast iron birds on wood cubes designed by Nobuho Miya (b. 1952). Miya a master forger
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of Hitching Post Cast Horse Heads
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A pair of beutifully cast horse heads, charming faces, most likely French, hitching post, cast iron
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-20th Century Wild Boar Okimono, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
or gold paint Last year, a small group of cast iron animals was found in a burlap bag in a rural
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron animals for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and paint, all cast iron animals available were constructed with great care. Cast iron animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron animals are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Victorian and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hubley Manufacturing Company, Olle Hermansson and Alfred Dunhill each produced beautiful cast iron animals that are worth considering.

How Much are Cast Iron Animals?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $42,469 highest priced.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.