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Whimsical stone cat sculpture doorstop w/ detailed glass eyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really wonderful stone or terracotta cat doorstop or sculpture with the most incredibly detailed
Category
Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Ceramic Butterflies on Squash Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique signed piece by Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The piece was acquired directly form the artist and is beautifully hand-painted on ceramic.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Whimsical Blue Bird Sculpture Hand-Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A whimsical blue bird sculpture master work designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner, (1933
Category
Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer” Sculpture, 1970, Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer” sculpture hand crafted and hand painted in beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Whimsical Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Stoneware Pottery Sculpture of Horse
By Bitossi
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Abstracted form of a horse designed by Aldo Londi in the Blue Rimini style series for Bitossi, Italy.
Wonderful turquoise and green coloration and geometric decoration.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
A Whimsical Pair of Italian Mid-Century Iron and Gessoed Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of Italian mid-century iron and gessoed giraffe sculptures; each expressive
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Whimsical 1970s Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical metal owl sculpture, hand-sculpted, circa 1970s. Sitting on burl wood, with amber resin
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is a black painted
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Beautiful whimsical brass mouse.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Great decorative brass mouse
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Brass Stags on Stands
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of English 19th c whimsical brass cut-outs of stags with large antlers on wooden stands.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Gilt Brass Dog Bed
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical gilt brass dog bed with upholstered cushion and tassel detail at top.
View our
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Brass Snake Water Spout
Located in New York, NY
Decorative 19thc French Brass Snake Water Spout on Stand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Metal Hanging Owl Candleholder
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and unique hanging metal owl candle holder, in brutalist style great decorative piece circa 1970s with a 3.5" middle space for the candle, can be used indoor or outdoor. With th...
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Whimsical Italian Terra Cotta Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very fine glazed terra cotta elephant.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Glass Studio Borowski Whimsical Bird Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical art glass piece by the renowned Polish glass studio Borowski. We have a momnumental
Category
2010s Polish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Whimsical Wrought Iron Owl, France, 1960
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A wrought iron sculpture of an owl made in recycled iron tools or objects (like horse shoes, nails
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Whimsical Carved Horn Roosters
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing pair of carved, multicolored steer horn roosters with quizzical expressions and strutting postures.
Category
20th Century Thai Rustic Animal Sculptures
Massive Whimsical Pottery Hippo With Bird
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful massive glazed pottery Hippopotamus with a bird perched on his back. It is just shy of 2 feet long. Not signed that we can see. The tail has been repaired at some point a...
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
A Whimsical French 1940
s Concrete Box Turtle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical French 1940's concrete box turtle; with high domed shell and textured surface emanating
Category
Vintage 1940s French Animal Sculptures
Mix Wood Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Fish Trivet
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical and unique fish trivet with mix woods solid walnut rosewood Birch etc nice design, can be
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Staffordshire Pottery Whimsical Cat, Early 19th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
Early Staffordshire Pottery Cat,
Early 19th century.
The large whimsical cat with brown and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Whimsical Pair of Terra Cotta Lion Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of roaring lion tables or garden seats made of terra cotta then painted and glazed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Large-Scale Ceramic Sea Turtle Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical large-scale ceramic sea turtle. Everybody needs a giant sea turtle especially if you live
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Whimsical Pair of French 1940
s Concrete Turtles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of French 1940's concrete turtles; each with domed textured shell emanating short
Category
Vintage 1940s French Animal Sculptures
A Whimsical Buccellati Sterling Silver Family of Four Ducks
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
A Whimsical Buccellati Sterling Silver Family of Four Ducks
Delight in the charm and elegance of
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whimsical Porcelain Piggy Bank/ Coin Saver by Waechtersbach West Germany
By Waechtersbach Ceramics
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative porcelain piggy bank, circa 1950s made in West Germany like new condition traditional red glaze on the bottom pants.
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Whimsical Distressed Painted Wooden Ducks by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful pair of distressed painted wood birds or ducks with delightful brass beaks and embellishments, having a gorgeous layering of earthy rich colors. Label underneath.
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Modernist Pair Of Elephant
Giraffe in Mate satin Porcelain Finish
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Modernist Pair Of Elephant & Giraffe in Mate satin Porcelain Finish , nice condition
Category
20th Century American Space Age Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Whimsical Fiberglass Oversized Lion Head with Large Open Mouth, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Whimsical fiberglass oversized lion head with large open mouth 20th century
could have had a
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Whimsical Italian Walnut Carving of a Man with a Donkey’s Head
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A whimsical Italian walnut carving of a man with a donkey’s head,
the naturalistically carved head
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Whimsical Standing Owl in Oxidized
Hammered Copper handmade by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautifully handcrafted owl with open wings made by Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. It is manufactured by hand in oxidized and hammered copper and welded together. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Whimsical Bronze Figure of a Monkey Studying a Skull, Darwinian Reference
By Hermann Gladenbeck
Located in Petaluma, CA
This captivating bronze is indeed the height of whimsy. The seated monkey studies the skull while sitting atop a stack of books including the works of Charles Darwin. He is wondering...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Whimsical Murano Smoked Glass Fish with White Stripes by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical Murano 1960's smoked art glass fish with white stripes; acid etched 'lz' for master
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
A Whimsical Merry-go-round Tiger of Carved-Wood with Orange and Black Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Southeast Asian carousel tiger. This whimsical tiger was originally part of a merry-go
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Roberto Estevez Ostrich Egg and Sea Shell Bird Sculpture 1968 (Signed)
By Roberto Estevez 1
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures of animals and insects incorporating
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Roberto Estevez Monumental Stylized Torso in Glazierite 1980s
By Roberto Estevez 1, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Busts
Materials
Resin
Whimsical Asian Inspired Bronze Frog Animal Sculpture Bowl Flowerpot Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Asian inspired bronze frog, animal sculpture pulling an upturned shell that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Whimsical Bird Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun pair of decorative bird sculptures.
Welded steel with brass plating.
Original vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Whimsical Bronze Monkey Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
The bronze tabouret “Tampouf” by sculptor Jean-Marie Fiori (1952) usually sold as a pair. There are 25 editions issued to be produced and the last pair sold was #8 to a couple in Par...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Animal Sculptures
John Risley Whimsical Owl Sculpture
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming, whimsical owl sculpture by John Risley. Could also be an umbrella stand. Unique example
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Large Jumping Frog Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jumping frog seated on top of an orb.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Tang Dynasty Whimsical Bactrian Camel Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
character or this sculpture is amazing. Terracotta, 618 AD to 906 AD. COA.
Measures: Height 10 inches
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Whimsical Polished Brass Mouse Petite Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass mouse circa 1970's brass that can be polished if desired.
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Whimsical Brass Bull Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Period/Style: Mid Century Modern
Country: United States
Date: 1960’s
Dimensions: 9″H x 11″L x 3″W
Materials: Brass, Walnut
Condition:...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Large Rattan Recumbent Giraffe Sculpture
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid-Century Modern recumbent rattan giraffe in the style of Mario Lopez Torres giving a touch of artistic whimsy to any room.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Whimsical Lifesize Capodimonte Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous and whimsical lifesize capodimonte porcelain sculpture. You will do a double take when you
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Whimsical Verdigris Finish Elephant Sculpture in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Brass cast elephant in a verdigris finish, circa 1970s beautiful and sign of good luck.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Hand Crafted Papier Mâché Hippo Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful large papier mâché sculpture of a hippo, hand painted with an elaborate pattern in a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Whimsical Black Raven Ceramic Sculpture by Robert Hainard
By Robert Hainard
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical black raven ceramic sculpture by Robert Hainard and ceramist Paul Ami Bonifas. Signed
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Metal Brutal Style Owl Sculpture, circa 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
with brass finish and orange resin eyes, well executed sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Brutal Style Owl Sculpture, circa 1960s
By Curtis Jeré, Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
welded with brass finish and orange resin eyes, well-executed sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Large Brass Deer Sculpture Herd "Bambi" circa 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This set of adorable deer range from 26-3/4" to 14" tall.
Made of solid brass, in Hong Kong period.
Set consists of mom, dad and two offspring.
Perfect interior designer decor. I...
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Wood Puzzle Sculpture by Artist Deborah Bump, Signed
By Deborah Bump
Located in San Diego, CA
A mix of pine and cedar saw cut woods, sanded and shaped and finished signed at the bottom, circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Whimsical Ceramic Butterflies on Squash Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique signed piece by Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The piece was acquired directly from the artist and is beautifully hand painted on ceramic.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Whimsical Ceramic Hatching Penguin from Egg Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool, unique and whimsical ceramic hatching penguin from egg sculpture signed by Mexican
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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Whimsical Animal Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical animal sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all whimsical animal sculptures available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of whimsical animal sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of whimsical animal sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency whimsical animal sculptures are of considerable interest. Some whimsical animal sculptures are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller whimsical animal sculptures, measuring 1.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Sergio Bustamante, Maitland Smith and Bitossi each produced beautiful whimsical animal sculptures that are worth considering.
How Much are Whimsical Animal Sculptures?
Whimsical animal sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $52,351.
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.
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