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Whimsical Ceramic Lion in Conch Shell Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool, unique and whimsical ceramic lion in conch shell sculpture by Mexican artist, Sergio
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Whimsical Ceramic "Man on the Moon" Sculpture by Alexander Flores
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool, unique and whimsical ceramic "Man on the Moon" sculpture by Mexican artist, Alexander
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Whimsical Large Brass Owl Wall Sculpture Attributed to C. Jere
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
"Good luck" handmade brass owl sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1970s. Very
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hans Bolling Torben Orskov large whimsical wood duck sculpture Denmark
By Torben Orskov, Hans Bolling
Located in Ferndale, MI
Older Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov fun stylized duck sculpture in teak wood . Stamped Hans
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Rare Collectible Reindeer Sculpture in Rosewood by Knud Albert
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible rare solid walnut sculpture by Danish artist Knud Albert, circa 1970s in solid rosewood
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Whimsical Hand Carved Leo Lion Travertine
Bronze Sculpture by Rodney Winfield
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand carved "Leo the Lion" etched travertine sculpture featuring an astrological zodiac
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Whimsical Bronze Penguin Sculpture on Rotating Marble Base by Scott Hanson
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool, unique and whimsical patinated bronze penguin sculpture on a rotating white marble
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Bronze Frog
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze frog covered in crystals and holding an upturned shell that serves as a bowl.
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$1,200
Large Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Large whimsical metal wire lion sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s. The body is black
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
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 ceramic sculpture of a pony unicorn by Bill Meyer, signed, 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A whimsical little statue of a pony unicorn by Bill Meyer, signed, 20th century. Pale pink with
Category
20th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Papier Mâché Bust of Monkey
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical papier mâché bust of a monkey attired in an 18th century style waistcoat and powdered wig
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Whimsical Italian Made Westie Figure, 1960s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A charming Italian Hand Painted ceramic figure of a West Highland White Terrier. Almost life-Size, perfect for a westie lover, circa 1960s, 17.5 inches tall in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Vintage Hand-Painted Metal Bird Watering Can
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Infuse your garden or interior space with playful charm using this whimsical vintage bird-shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Owl Paperweight in Alabaster Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical rare sculpture paperweight in alabaster very collectible made in Italy, circa 1960s, Made
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Whimsical Petite Owl Paperweight in Alabaster Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical rare petite sculpture paperweight in alabaster very collectible made in Italy, circa
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Whimsical Set of Three American Brass Pelicans, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
The parents and chick each with expressive faces and varying size.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Atomic Age Metal Envelope Spring Desk Holder Dog
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage metal envelope desk holder, circa 1950's cool and unique great piece of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Miniature Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Whimsical Dog Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and cold-painted bronze sculpture is unsigned but presumed to have been made in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Ceramic Hatching Elephant from Egg 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 Hand Carved Wooden Hippo Figure by Rod Mack Dated 1958
By Rod Mack
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical, hand carved wooden hippo figure was made by Rod Mack and is dated 1958. It was a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Continental Black Basalt-Ware Figure of a Hunting Dog at Play
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical continental black basalt-ware figure of a hunting dog at play; with incised maker's
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Fun
Whimsical Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Painted Tropical Birds, circa 1940s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Post war pair of colorful (colorful) hand-carved and painted tropical birds. Dating from the 1940s and made for the tourist market, we expect these birds where made in South America ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Whimsical Collection of 5 Austrian Bronze Animals
Located in Papaikou, HI
We have the blackbird, the cat, the elephant, the turtle and the cow. Each a cleverly disguised ashtray. A few retain the "Made in Austria" label. They're approximately 2 - 4 inch...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Bronze Frog
By William Williams
Located in Woodbury, CT
cast bronze frog in the deco style with dark green patina. signed below the right rear leg, WM.WILLIAMS #8 with copyright symbol.
Please contact dealer directly by using the cont...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,250
Whimsical Austrian Bird Menagerie
Located in Summerland, CA
Nine carved and painted birds of varying sizes perched on branches via springs. The birds quiver with any nearby movement.
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Terra Cotta Elephants
Located in St. Helena, CA
Hand made terra cotta elephants. each unique in it's own way
expressing the local folk art - elephant on left still avail.
expressing the local folk art - elephant on left still avail.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Midcentury Canine Form Drink Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In the form of a palmation in a " begging "position.
An imaginative and provocative figural stand.
Glass top 10" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Studio Dean Santner Whimsical Wooden Snake
By Dean Santner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Created in the 1970s is this mixed woods studio piece by Bay Area studio woodworker Dean Santner, who over the years has been the recipient of a number of awards for his craft. This ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Whimsical Painted Papier-Mâché Elephant Head
Located in Seattle, WA
Most likely a theatrical or carnival prop, this wacky elephant head is lightweight, easy to use.
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint
Whimsical Pair of Danish Modern Style Animal Sculptures by Witco
Located in Long Beach, CA
Whimsical pair of decorative Danish Modern style animal sculptures by Witco. Womderful accent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Whimsical Glass Animal Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique glass animal sculpture of blown glass -- with a donkey, dalmation black cat and a chicken
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Whimsical Monkey Sculptures on Tessellated Stone Bases, Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set 3 whimsical monkey sculptures on tessellated stone bases.
Sizes are as follows:
Two Smaller
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Whimsical Tapestry Camel, circa 1940
Located in San Antonio, TX
This exceptionally large tapestry camel is artfully adorned with colorful glass beads and detailed embroidery with mirror tiles. The distressed nature of the fabric adds to the charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Beads, Fabric, Mirror
Whimsical Signed Pair of Ceramic Birds, Made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Whimsical pair of Ceramic birds - made in Denmark - signed by Artist? see Base - excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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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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