Bronze Walrus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015) bronze sculpture titled "Cheetah Pair." Marble like finish with polished tails. Signed on the underside and numbered 285/1750. 15 1/2" long x 5 1/2...

Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015). Artistic black and gold penguin bronze wildlife animal sculpture. Original Loet Vanderveen bronze penguin sculpture....

Large limited edition (44/500) Seated Cheetah bronze sculpture by Loet Vanderveen. Dimensions are 19 1/2" tall by 21 1/2" wide and 9 1/2" deep. Weighs in at a hefty 44.4 lbs. Nice green/blue patina. Nice vintage condition with only minor signs of wear. Born in Rotterdam, Holland Loet Vanderveen's childhood home was close to the zoo. It was during this period in life that he developed his love for animals. At night he would listen to the sound of the animals in the zoo, and fantasize about African safaris... fantasies which were eventually realized. During the WWII bombardment of Rotterdam the animals were destroyed as well as his home. These events led Vanderveen to a new phase in his life. He escaped occupied Holland for England, and was decorated for valor by Queen Wilhelmia. He served in the R.A.F. during the war. After WWII, Vanderveen lived in Zurich, London and New York working as a fashion designer. Creatively unsatisfied with his profession he began private ceramic studies with the head of the Far Eastern department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Fong Chao). He mastered Chinese...

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....

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches. It is in good vintage condition and has a ...

Signed Loet Vanderveen Bronze Bull Sculpture, 160/500. The earlier number, e.g., 160, in the edition tends to make a sculpture more valuable compared to later numbers. This handsome ...

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern giraff sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.5 inches. I...

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 ...

Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015, It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the passing of Loet Vanderveen. Loet was a true artistic genius. Loet Vanderveen sculptur...

Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015 It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the passing of Loet Vanderveen. Loet was a true artistic genius. Loet Vanderveen sculptur...