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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Scandinavian Abstract Rooster Studio Ceramic, Mid-Century, Signed
Located in Andernach, DE
Studio ceramic rooster attributed by glaze and style to a Scandinavian artist around the 1970s.
Fantastic rooster ‘’behaviour’’ caught so well in one simple gesture!
Subtle blue, tur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French, Antique Bronze Sculpture of Aberdeen Angus Bull by Isidore Bonheur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR
French, 1827-1901
Taureau Aberdeen-Angus" (Standing Aberdeen-Angus Bull)
Patinated sand-cast bronze Signed to base "I. BONHEUR"
Item # 211HDB17Z
An exquisite and very rare casting of an Aberdeen-Angus bull, an unusual and distinctive breed of cattle from Scotland, this sculpture by Isidore Jules Bonheur is almost without a doubt cast by the foundry of his brother-in-law Hippolyte Peyrol and a rather early model as well in light of the distinctive construction method. In her text on the selection of 46 animal bronzes in the collection of the Georgia Museum of Art, Eleanor Luciano notes regarding this model that "Bonheur is never recorded to have been to Scotland, where he would have seen this unusual breed. Rosa Bonheur painted in Scotland, and its seems likely that Isidore would have drawn the idea for this bull either from one of her sketches or from an agricultural show in France. The animal's rich mane and strong modeling make this one of the most successful." Notable is the very fine surface patination which exhibits a glassy finish with a complex range of colors presenting in the body of the bull, overall being medium brown but augmented with an underlying reddish hue against auburn highlights. The base is signed "I. BONHEUR" in the typical manner.
Museum Collections:
* National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, acc. no. 2006.128.3
* Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 1950's powder-coated in a fantastic shade of of what we refer to as leafy green. Add a classic British touch with this one-of-...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Saint Clement France Art Deco Cubist Blue Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco crackle-glazed Cubist ceramic sculpture is extremely rare, both for its color and model. The sculpture was designed and manufactured in Saint-Clement, F...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Black Forest carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting two birds, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Black Forest carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting two birds framed by oak branches, leaves, acorns with a terminal shield. Germany late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Bronze Horse Sculpture, Signed 122/250
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Bronze Horse Sculpture, Signed 122/250
Offered for sale is a vintage Loet Vanderveen (1921 - 2015) signed limited edition bronze horse sculpture. Vanderveen ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the "Équilibré" sculpture, a true tribute to the beauty and grace of cats. Designed by the visionary artist Eugène Gaillard in the glamor...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Brazilian Modern Bronze Snake Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern bronze snake sculpture, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Peacock Sculpture Statue 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau coldpainted bronze sculpture of a peacock by Franz Bergman, Vienna, circa 1920.
The bronze depicts a remarkably lifelike peacock with it's tail fe...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture OUGANDA by Max Le Verrier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ouganda, Art Deco style sculpture by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark.
Designed ca. 1920/1930.
Posthumous contemporary cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry in Paris.
Handcrafted.
Wi...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
20th Century French Vintage Wall Mount Terra Bull Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French wall mount sculpture in hand made in terracotta with a weathered aged patina, in good condition. The wall sculpture is meticulously handcrafted and typical for the r...
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Karl Hagenauer Bronze Miniature Animal Sculptures Werkstatte Wien Austria
Located in Troy, MI
A grouping of 4 bronze miniatures originally designed by Karl Hagenauer circa 1940s for Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Austria
Stylized animal figures in solid bronze and stamped to unde...
Category
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Han Dynasty Ceramic Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Own a tangible piece of history with this captivating antique ceramic horse, a relic , probably from the illustrious Han Dynasty , This beautifully restored artefact offers a uniqu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Memento Mori Bronze Vulture and Skull Sculpture by Bohuslav Schnirch
Located in Newark, England
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ART NOUVEAU CIRCA 1890
From our Bronze Sculpture collection, we’re pleased to offer this patinated bronze figure of a vulture and skull by Bohuslav Schnirch...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish
Lobster Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, tomato, garlic.
From Provence, Mediterranean fishes.
Length / 20 inches on 9 inches, ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Murano Glass Birds by Alfredo Barbini / VAMSA
Located in Milan, IT
Set of three Murano glass birds.
Two of them designed by Alfredo Barbini for VAMSA.
Original sticker on the young sparrow.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,041 / set
Large, Signed 10" Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large, Signed 10" Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin Blue
Silver Fleck
This is a beautiful, substantial sculpture, 10 inches high, by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Marcolin.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures, such as this one, that are known for their stunning, unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Bronze Bear on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Fearsome even when standing still the Bronze Bear on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Bear statue...
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$435 / item
Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Swan with crystal details, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Swan with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 15 cm x H 24 cm x D 7 cm ( L 5.9" x H 9.4" x D 2.7")
We recently came across the untouched i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Walter Bosse Huge Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely and huge handmade figurine / statue displaying a horse dated from 1947 to 1951. Designed by Walter Bosse, made of ceramic / terracotta in Kufst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta
Charles Valton, The Tracking Wolf, Romantic Period Sculpture 19th Century France
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb wolf sculpture in bronze and marble flooring simulating snow by the artist Charles Valton. The wolf dutifully follows an adventurer whose ste...
Category
19th Century French Romantic Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Pattern Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and large, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color filigrana stripe ribbons with gold accents Italian art glass duck bird sculpture. Created in the manner of the Frate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Brass Greyhound Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Greyhound sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Depicts greyhound in full stretch running. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of l...
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) A )Pair of Ceramic of Doves circa 1930
Located in CA, CA
This wonderful pair of Turtledoves is by the key Art Deco designer Jacques Adnet and was first shown at the pivotal 'Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes' of 1925 w...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered
This mid-century modern Bushbuck antelope sculpture measures about 5 x 3.5 x 3 inches.
It is in good vintage condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Grey European Lead Bust of a Horse Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic profile of a raised horse head in lead with beautiful handcrafted details. The animal bust is mounted on a rectangular base with multiple bevel. The horse head has always r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Lead
$1,881 / item
Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in
Rimini blue
Italy Ca. 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in South Salem, NY
Aldo Londi's Ceramic Cat for Bitossi, crafted in the iconic 'Rimini blue' glaze circa 1960, is a masterpiece of Italian ceramic artistry. Standing as a testament to Londi's creative genius, this feline...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sixteen 1950s Solid Brass Lion Paw Casters
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s solid brass lion paw casters. Well made, heavy. Price is 50.00 per piece.
Category
1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Irénée ROCHARD Art Deco Fennec Couple Sculpture, France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare and elegant French Art Deco animal sculpture by Irénée Rochard, France, circa 1920s. This refined composition depicts a pair of fennec foxes, captured with remarkable vitality a...
Category
1920s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Marten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved wood marten, 1960s.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Louis Albert Carvin, Lovebirds, France Art Deco, 1920s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful romantic Art Deco spelter sculpture by Louis Albert Carvin (1875-1951) of two lovebirds standing atop some grapes and a quiver filled wit...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Sterling Silver Figural Boar Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver miniature figurine.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a boar in trot.
Hallmarked to the stomach.
Simply a wonderful miniature boar!
Date:
20th Century
Overall C...
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Bronzed Equestrian Sculptures, Marble Bases, Jockey
Rider w Hound
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent pair of antique, top quality workmanship horse and jockey and hunt rider with hound sculptures.
Stylish, rare, and crafted with remarkable precision, this pair of bronze...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Large Silvered Brass Crab, Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
sculpted realistically in brass and silver plated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Located in Hanover, MA
1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008.
Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Bronze Panther, Signed Secondo, France circa 1930
By M. Secondo
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Art Deco Panther sculpture by Secondo from France circa 1930.
Beautiful green patinated bronze with carvings that create the illusion of fur. Standing on a rectangular green...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Outlaw Cast Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, after Frederic Remington
Located in Yonkers, NY
Outlaw, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington's 1906 original, on marble base. Filled with a tremendous dramatic tension, this bronze sculpture depicts a s...
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Bronco Buster" Frederic Remington Bronze Tabletop Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
Bronco Buster, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington on marble base. Filled with a tremendous dramatic tension, this bronze sculpture depicts a scene from ...
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Ronzan “stile” Jaguar ceramic, 1950, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Salt Pepper Donkey Set, Black Brass Teak Wood, Hertha Baller, 1950
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A salt and pepper shaker donkey set designed by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, in midcentury in 1950s.
The donkey is made of blackened brass. The shakers are made of teak wood.
This charming piece is an eyecatcher for every kitchen or dining table.
About Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller:
Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904–December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his modernist bronze animal figurines...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Japanese Porcelain Koi Fish Piggy Bank 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a piggy bank with the shape of a carp/ koi fish.
It is made with porcelain and made around 1980s in showa era.
It is hand painted and you can use as a decoration.
It was made...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$229 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s
Mouse
Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fas...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Panther by Ouline
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco spelter sculpture.
Black-patinated panther on a marble base, signed Ouline.
In perfect condition.
Height: 17.5 cm
Length: 45 cm
Width: 11 cm
Weight: 4.7 kg
Alexandre Ouline...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
A Whimsical Family of Three Buccellati Sterling Silver Ducks
By Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
A Whimsical Family of Three Buccellati Sterling Silver Ducks
A delightful and finely crafted set of three sterling silver “furry” ducks by Buccellati, Italy. Each naturalistically modeled and intricately hand-chased to create the lifelike texture of soft feathers, a signature technique of Buccellati’s master silversmiths. The ducks vary in size, forming an endearing family grouping that perfectly captures the maison’s celebrated blend of artistry, charm, and realism.
Renowned for their exceptional silverwork, Buccellati is especially admired for these whimsical animal sculptures...
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...
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1880s French Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire mid size and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is tinted in gold. In the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s.
Mid-C...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Murano Large Light and Dark Blue Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue with rich sapphire blue spots Italian art glass turtle figure sculpture. The piece is attributed to the Salviati c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Carved Onyx Polar Bear Sculpture Lamp
Located in Denton, TX
White and green onyx carved into an iceberg with one bear looking down on another bear.
One small light bulb illuminates from the inside.
Category
20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Skunk Orange Colored Ceramic Money Box, Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage money bank. A beautiful decorative item, Made in Germany or Italy, not sure. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or children's room. Nice orange co...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Bronze
Brass Panther Head Coffee Table, c. 1980
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A statement piece in any room, this gorgeous Italian Brass and Glass Coffee Table features stately Bronze Panther head supports. Panther heads with brass bangle collars rest atop Corinthian like columns with matching brass feet. Shimmering brass arms compliment the glass top's square shape and beveled edging. Easy to imagine in a stately Roman Villa, a Hollywood Regency style home, or in an upscale living room full of really chic pieces - this table commands attention. Shown with a pair of Slipper Chairs freshly upholstered in purrrfect Leopard velvet, an Hollywood Regency Obelisk Étagere Cabinet in Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf styled with lots of lovely items from our shop including Mid-Century Modern Greek Key and Moroccan Themed Glassware, Curtis Jere Male vs. Female Bookends, Curtis Jere Onyx...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$6,720 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century American Black Cast Iron Piggy Bank Money Box Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
19th century American black cast iron piggy bank, money box, animal sculpture.
We left it intentionally in the distressed look to show its a...
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Swan bird Sculpture in clear venetian Murano glass, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan Sculpture in Crystal Murano glass with crystal base, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 13 cm x H 32 cm x D 13 cm ( L 5.1" x H 12.5" x D 5.1")
We recently came across the untouched ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Japanese Lucky Gods Set Five Sculptures, Sotaro Saegusa, Hard To Find Mint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special set of treasures from Japan.
This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy five piece s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1927
Located in Roma, IT
This Vintage Horse Sculpture is a modern artwork realized in 1927 by an Italian artist. Ceramic sculpture.
Signed “Misa 927” on the base.
The beautiful ceramic sculpture represent...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,010 Sale Price
30% Off
Cast Metal Sculpture of a Greyhound Dog
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful cast metal bronze greyhound dog sculpture.
An elegant, detailed cast sculpture depicting a greyhound dog..
Sculptures depicting a greyhound dog.
Made with the fusion sys...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lladró Spanish Pure Breed Horse Sculpture by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of a Spanish horse trotting in position in matte porcelain, embellished with blue and gold lustre on the head, chest, saddle a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Hand-Carved Sculptures of Lions The Netherlands, 1723
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Colonial sculptures of lions.
Striking Dutch design from 1723!
Original hand-carved solid oak sculptures of lions.
The pair is dated a...
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1720s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Vintage, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Antique Animal Sculptures
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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