Russian Animal Sculptures

Highly Detailed Russian Silver, Soviet Period Persian Cat Sculpture with Garnet Eyes, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W.," Circa 1950s A finely modeled and intricately chased hollow silver sculpture of a long-haired domestic cat, likely modeled after the Persian or Himalayan breed. The animal is depicted in a seated posture, with a stylized curling tail and attentive expression, rendered with lifelike depth and emotional presence. The rich fur texture is deeply chased and subtly polished across high points, creating dramatic surface contrast and a tactile, almost lifelike softness. The sculpture’s meticulous hand-chasing, naturalistic pose, and jewel-like eyes reflect the enduring influence of Karl Fabergé’s animalier tradition, particularly the small-scale silver and hardstone animal studies produced in his Moscow workshops at the turn of the 20th century. Like Fabergé’s celebrated menagerie, this piece captures both the anatomical accuracy and the spirited personality of its subject, elevating it from a decorative object to a work of art imbued with character and luxury. The figure's eyes are set with smooth red cabochon stones—likely garnets or finely colored glass paste—enhancing its realistic gaze. The underside bears a Russian silver hallmark, including the “88” zolotnik standard (equivalent to .916 silver purity), along with the Latin-letter maker’s mark “S.W.,” attributed to a postwar Soviet-era workshop producing fine export silver. Although the piece appears solid at first glance, it is finely executed as a sealed hollow-form casting using the lost-wax method, a traditional sculptural technique that allowed for rich surface modeling while minimizing weight. A faint rattle can be heard when the figure is gently moved, caused by a small remnant from the casting core or finishing process—a common occurrence in Russian and Continental silver animal figures...

This is an adorable pair of vintage mid-century modern Lomonosov Soviet Imperial Russia hand-painted fine porcelain sitting white poodle dog figurines, dating back to the 1960s. Crafted from white soft-paste porcelain, these figurines feature exquisite hand-painted details, showcasing the iconic sitting posture of poodle dogs. Each figurine is delicately painted to capture the charm and elegance of the breed. The figurines made by the Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory...

A delightful mid-century Russian porcelain figure of a lying hound with hand-painted detail by Lomonosov and dating from the 1950/1960’s. The well modelled figure of a large hound ha...

A Malachite lion - perfectly suited for a desk object / sculpture or paperweight. A perfect gift for anyone who loves organic, yet chic pieces.

Finely crafted silver figure of a reclining Great Dane with alert, pointed ears, mounted on an oval nephrite base with gilt mounting. Made in St. Petersburg around 1900. Maker’s mark...

Russian ceramic sculpture depicting a polar bear, made in the 1950s Ø cm 11 h cm 11 Russian ceramics boasts a rich and long history dating back to t...

Cast bronze with gold wash.

Sculpture depicting an Arabian stallion with a long mane in an enclosure, named "Djinn". Cast in iron at the renowned Kasli Iron Foundry, located in the eastern Ural Mountains. The f...

Charming sitting duck bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted decoration in organic brown and beige palette complements complex, realistic shape of the piece...

Silver sculpture depicting a piper, a dancer and a small dancing bear in the centre. Malachite base in the shape of a crescent moon Russia, around 1880.

Stylized plated or washed cast metal horse candleholder, weighs 1 lb.

19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal. The simp...

Important ormolu and silvered bronze figural wine cooler, possibly Russian, 1860 Gilt and silvered bronze wine cooler. Modeled with two Russian polar bears at the handles and with a young gunmen holding a rifle seated with a sea otter...

Beautiful large seated polar bear by Lomonosov together with two cubs. Made of hard-paste porcelain, hand painted. Each marked "Lomonosov Made in USSR". All three are in excellent c...

A delightful mid-century Russian hand-painted porcelain figure of a seated Bulldog on a plinth with an inscription around the base by Lomonosov and dated 1963. The well modelled figu...

A delightful mid-century Russian hand-painted porcelain figure of a seated Bulldog on a plinth by Lomonosov and dating from the 1950/60’s. The well modelled figure of a large bulldog...

A russian hand carved Jasper stone sculpture, Eagle on Alert, The sculpture depicts an eagle sitting on a boulder, eyeing on its prey. This highly graphic variety of jasper, known as...

A delightful and scarce Russian mid-century hand-painted ceramic figure of a young, seated dog made by the Konakovo Faience Factory between 1952 and 1959. The factory was located cl...

Product Description: This cute family of pandas has been designed and created by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory. The company still exists and this design is still being produced but...

Russian USSR ceramic seal figurine, made in the 1940s Ø 14 cm Ø 13 cm h 13 cm

Charming standing grouse bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted decoration in organic brown and beige palette complements complex, realistic shape of the p...

Vintage white glazed porcelain bulldog figurine by Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Factory LFZ. Marked on the bottom.

Vintage porcelain deer figurine by Lomonosov. White glazed porcelain figurine designed by Russian artist Lomonosov and made in St. Petersburg in the 19...

Fun and colorful high glazed ceramic giraffe sculpture by Turov of Russia. The piece is in excellent condition, signed and 25" tall.

Russian cast iron equestrian sculpture of a Cossack soldier Russian, 1872 Height 38cm, width 37cm, depth 14cm This fine Russian equestrian cast iron...

Russian iron sculpture of a Cossack horseman Russian, 1912 Height 39cm, width 35.5cm, depth 17.5cm This expressive patinated cast iron sculpture depicts ...

Caucasian goat bronze Russian nineteenth time. Evgueni Lanceray (1848-1886) on the terrace in cyrillic golden patina.

19th Century Russian Empire carved wood candle holder / plant stand. It has been modeled after a lion perched on a ball holding a white gold...