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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco hare or rabbit bookends designed by A. Becquerel and signed by foundry Etling Paris.
1920s. Very nice animal sculptures.
We have specialized ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Purple Lepidolite Gemstone Dragon Boat Dish
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted from 100% natural, finest grade lepidolite, this finely carved 3.4 lb sculpture captures the magnificence of the dragon via a beautiful rare mineral. With scales gleaming and...
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2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$650 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Japanese Persimmons
Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze persimmons with a perched bird. These were symbols of good luck and prosperity in Japan. This type of bronze craftsmanship was p...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bird Sculpture in the taste of Rembrandt Bugatti
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture in the taste of Rembrandt Bugatti is a expressive example of 20th-century animal art. This sculpture portrays a seated stork with elongated legs and a poised, c...
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20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized cat sculpture / paperweight in emerald green by Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity; ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1930s Art Deco Polar Bear in Cracked Turquoise Ceramic by Edouard Cazaux
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Turquoise cracked glazed polar bear designed by Edouard Cazaux French ceramist and sculptor know as DAX
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Carved and Painted Carousel Horse on Metal Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1960, this large, hand carved sculpture sits on an attached square iron base and depicts a colorful hand-painted horse figure. The horse features a flowing m...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French silver sculpture is a finely crafted decorative piece featuring an elegant swan motif. The design centers around a gracefully sculpted swan with in...
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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green
Brown Glaze
By Frankoma Pottery
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to your collection.
This serene feline features:
- A seated pose with front paws grounde...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Crane Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large crane sculpture by Curtis Jere.
Category
1970s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Collectible Antique Pair of Marly Horses French, Bronze, Equine, Statue, Coustou
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a dashing, collectible antique pair of Marly horses. A French, bronze equine statue in the manner of Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746), dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Excellent representations of the famous Marly horses, on display in the Louvre
Each displaying a desirable aged patina, pleasingly natural finish
Appreciably heavy bronze in very good original condition
Weighing 7.74kg and 7.70kg respectively (approximately 17lb each)
Two horses rear up as their grooms struggle to contain their inherent power
The majesty of each horse resplendent with their sense of dynamism
Defined, muscular haunches beneath detailed horse tack
Further embellished with flowing manes and swishing tails
Each groom with a look of surprise and fear at the ensuing situation
Representative miniature leather reigns unite them with the animal
The originals commissioned by King Louis XV, for the gardens of the Chateau de Marly
Standing upon a detailed base and bearing the signature of the original sculptural artist Coustou
This is a striking and eternally collectible antique pair of Marly horses. Considered a masterpiece of French sculpture, the large marble originals skilfully represented here in quality, heavy bronze. With the originals displayed in the Musee de Louvre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Terracotta Sandstone handcrafted Horse Sculpture
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique Terracotta Sandstone handcrafted Horse Sculpture , The sculpture called "Tang Horse," likely produced by Austin Productions in 1961. Key details include but no signature fou...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Sandstone
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland.
This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift ...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 1950s Eva Zeisel Stoneware Bird Teapot Mid-Century Figural Vessel
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early design, whimsical! A bird-form teapot with winged lid, Monmouth Pottery, via Pine Stoneware or Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage blue Swan Sculpture in artistic Murano glass by Formia Venezia Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, blue swan with crystal details, Italy
Dimensions: L 16 cm x H 33 cm x D 16 cm ( L 6.2" x H 12.9" x D 6.2")
We recently came across the untouched inventor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
American Cast Iron
Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and painted horse head hitching post with a central fluted ringed column resting on a squared base, Mid 19th Century.
Category
1850s American American Empire Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
French Early 20th Century Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 20th century French Leather Horse Sculpture. Beautifully poised in a rearing position. Wonderful patina. A terrifi...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Miniature Italian .800 Silver Boar Figurine by Pietro Sorini
By Buccellati, Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Italian miniature figurine.
In .800 fine silver.
By Pietro Sorini of Arezzo, Italy.
In the form of a snaggle-toothed wild boar. The boar's posture and open mouth su...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Heavy Brass Koi
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company. This...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Rhino Head Sculpture green Murano Glass, Pino Signoretto and Seguso Vetri D
Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Rhinoceros Head Sculpture by the Studio of Pino Signoretto in Collaboration with Pierpaolo Seguso, for Seguso Vetri d’Arte
Glass animals have long been a central theme in Murano gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century French Eagle with Spread Wings made of Bronze and Signed JP
Located in Sofia, BG
Bronze wall decoration representing an eagle with wide open wings made of bronze. There is signature JP at the back of both wings.
France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Deer Antler Mount from France
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Deer Antler Mount from France probably from the 1960s.
Category
1960s French Country Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Antler
Large
Finest Quality, Antique Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition, hand carved livestock sculpture.
This marvelous bull is for the collectors of the rarest and best quality Black Forest sculptures. Incredibly detailed,...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Nutwood
Stylish Cockatoo or Bird Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
A very stylish 15" high Italian Art Glass cockatoo or bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. Great color and clarity in this vintage piece wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$525 Sale Price
22% Off
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands.
This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Italian Porcelain Dog Sculptures Attrib. Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in New York, NY
A set of adorable Italian porcelain dog sculptures attributed to Italian designer, Guido Cacciapuoti, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Dogs are a f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Germany. Only one dog available. Signed cera...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Solid Mixed Woods Puzzle Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun solid mixed woods puzzle box with double gravity lock, circa 1999. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6"W x 3.25"D x 2"H. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Maple, Walnut
Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Ashtrays Venetian Sculpture of Gondolas
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Blown Glass Gondola Ashtrays.
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian hand-blown art glass sculpture of gondola boats one red, one green.
A very beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass Gazelle Antelope Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hedgehog Ashtray Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog ashtray designed in the 1950s in Vienna by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the serene elegance of nature with this stunning, life-size swan sculpture. Expertly hand-carved from solid wood and finished in a deep, ebonized hue, this piece embodies a s...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1940
s Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In excellent condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair of Staffordshire Black
White Spaniel Dogs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming antique pair of Staffordshire black and white Spaniel dogs beautifully modelled with expressive faces, well-defined fur detail and original hand-painted decoration. These ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Swan Sculpture in Pink silk Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 21 cm x H 40 cm x D 8 cm ( L 8.2" x H 15.7" x D 3.1")
We recently came across the untouched i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1940s Art Deco Heron Table Lamp, by Aldo Tura, Ashtray, Cigarette Service
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian midcentury Art Deco style table lamp, ashtray, cigarette service or centre table, by Aldo Tura , in hand carved wood, with metal fusion parts. Parchment lampshade. Working el...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Kosta Boda What
S Up? I Don
T Know
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
With What’s Up?/I Don't Know, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures with the same individual style. Fjellman has chosen to emphasize the properties ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Large Vintage Italian White Glazed Terracotta Cat with Green Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Regal Vintage Glazed Italian White Terracotta Cat in a Seated Pose. This gorgeous white cat with beautiful expressive green glass eyes sits atop a glazed marbleized plinth base. Meas...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Giant “The Lion” sculpture by Hy Farber
By Hy Farber
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hy Farber's sculpture was shown at the Palm Springs Modernism Show in February, 2011. Two of his sculptures were also shown at the Studio 111 Gallery in Palm Springs during that tim...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Indian Riveted Iron Horse Sculpture with Rustic Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A striking vintage Indian horse sculpture handcrafted from riveted iron panels, this piece captures both sculptural power and primitive grace. S...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
WHW Hagenauer Art Deco Bronze Felix The Cat Austria Miniature Figurine
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish and stylized miniature of Felix the cat by Werkstatte Haugenauer Wien, made in Austria. Very charming and beautifully made of bronze, signed on...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Incredible limited edition 12.5kg solid silver model of an African Bull Elephant
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1997 by Hamilton & Inches, and designed and modelled by Victor Hayton for the World Wildlife Fund, this incredible, Elizabeth II period, Limited Edition St...
Category
1990s Scottish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Polished Brass Seal Animal Figure Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage brass seal statue. This has been professionally polished.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Signed French Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, Jules Edmond Masson
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, signed J. E. Masson. Jules Edmond Masson (1871-1932), born to Clovis Masson, was a widel...
Category
19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
High-Quality Postmodern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Swan by Elio Raffaeli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This is a high-quality handmade Sommerso glass decorative item.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sommerso
Brass Gazelle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Brass Gazelle Sculpture on brass base. Good overall condition, light or dark areas are reflection only. Ready to display
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,060
Pair of original Vintage Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, black and white Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Penguin Sculpture in white Murano glass with black detail, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 8 cm x H 15 cm x D 8 cm ( L 3.1" x H 5.9" x D 3.1")
We recently came across the untouched in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
POLBERT Large French Art Deco Terracotta Lady With a Greyhound, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare and large French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Polbert, France, 1920s. "Lady with a Greyhound". This stunning large French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Pierre Polbert cap...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955), French Art Deco "Balancing Elephant" Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maurice Dufrêne (French, 1876–1955) was a seminal figure of the French Art Deco movement, widely celebrated for his multidisciplinary contributions to design—spanning furniture, deco...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Italian Life Sized Glazed Terracotta Ceramic Dachshund Dog Sculpture
Located in Bristol, GB
MID CENTURY MAJOLICA SAUSAGE DOG STATUE FIGURE
Black, tan and white piebald coat glazed pottery dog.
Expertly modelled with a signature cheeky little face emblematic of the breed.
...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900
s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's
A decorative barn owl carving decoy
Original paint with even wear.
Mounted over a new iron stand.
We have...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Greco Roman Style Bronze Sculpture of a Chubby Putto Riding a Swan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Greco Roman style lost wax cast bronze sculpture of a putto riding a swan from the mid 20th century, with dark patina. Created with the traditi...
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Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Louis Vidal (1831-1892), Roaring Lion, France
By Louis Vidal
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful roaring lion in gold patinated bronze by the artist and sculptor Louis Vidal (1831-1892) of the Romantic period, France 19th century.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 17 x 36 x 9
Secure shipping.
Louis Vidal, Vidal the blind or Vidal-Navatel is a French sculptor born on December 6, 1831 in Nîmes and who passed on May 9th, 1892 in the 12th district of Paris.
Born to an unknown father and Sophie Vidal-Navatel, he grew up in a family of artists, having for stepfather the painter Alexandre Colin who married his mother in second marriage and for half-brother Paul-Alfred Colin. He studied anatomy but became blind around 1853, which prevented him from pursuing this path.
He studied with the animal sculptors Antoine-Louis Barye and Pierre Louis Rouillard and became an animal sculptor himself by replacing sight with touch. This faculty enabled him to create portraits, he perceived the shape of faces by touching them and sculpted them in clay, and remains known as the author of a sculpture representing a roaring lion, as well as that of a bull in bronze, donated by the State to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes in 1867.
Louis Vidal worked in particular with Alfred Barye, son of his master Antoine-Louis Barye. He became a professor of modeling in 1888 at the École Braille in Paris.
A portrait of the artist taken by the photographer Étienne Carjat...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Boy
Goose Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely patinated French antique bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne portraying a a young boy caressing a large goose. The figure is mounted on an a...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Oiva Toikka Birds
Bottles, Red Ibis, Pheseant, Iittala
Nuutajärvi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of Oiva Toikka birds and two bottles. The set includes the Red Ibish by Oiva Toikka that was introduced in 2005 and was in production ...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
GIUMAN Murano Glass handmade Pegasus Sculpture Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Located in Venezia, IT
A breathtaking Murano glass Pegasus, hand-blown by master artisans with exquisite precision.
The body, in smoke-grey glass, contrasts beautifully with the crystal-clear wings and man...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Large Antique Marly Horse Figure, French, Equine Statue, Bronze, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Marly horse figure. A French, bronze and brass equine statue in the manner of Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746), dating to the late...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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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