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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Medieval Bronze Sculpture of a Lion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A cast bronze lion figure mounted on a black rectangular base, depicted in a dynamic stance with stylized detailing, including a ribbed torso, deeply incised mane, and expressive fac...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice. Original late Renaissance or early Baroque figure.
T...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Calf Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 year old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture.
Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouche...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Bronze Hound with Ball Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Hound with Ball Sculpture. Antique Italian bronze hound modeled prone playing with a ball between its front paws on a low Roman Rosso Antico base.
“Red Antique” inscribed in ...
Category
Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century English Pottery Pearlware Lion
Lioness Figures- Ralph Wood Type
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regal Guardians: Ralph Wood Type Pearlware Lions:
A True Pair: 18th Century Pearlware Lion and Lioness
This magnificent, true pair of pearlware pottery figures—a majestic lion and i...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery
Manteña Chair of Power Cachique of Prehispanic Ecuador 900 AD
Located in Madrid, ES
MANTEÑA CHAIR OF POWER CACHIQUE OF PREHISPANIC ECUADOR
The chair has been carved from a block of
detrital sedimentary rock, in which fossil remains can be seen. It is a calcarenite o...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Sculptures Louis XVI Wood Gilded Swans Italy 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Pair of Louis XVI swan-shaped carvings in carved and gilded mecha wood. Italia, seconda metà del XVIII secolo. Buono stato di conservazione, doratura originale, piccole mancanze e ve...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$534 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Gilt Bronze Lion on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lion on marble base. Antique chased gilt bronze recumbent lion on rare green speckled marble base. Italy, late 17th century.
Dimensions: Ov...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
16th Century Pair of Gilt Lion Figures from Germany Nuremberg
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning pair of 16th century stylophore lions, cast and gilt bronze figurative sculptures from Germany, Nuremberg.
The Stylophore Lions were figurative sculpture used in the Re...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Hand Painted
Decorated English Porcelain Tableware Decorative Rooster
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting an exquisite pair of hand-painted and decorated English porcelain rooster figurines. Each rooster features bold and vibrant hues of yellow, green, blue, and red, capturing...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama
A large pedestal dish with two hammerhead shark-like sea creatures in plum, ochre and b...
Category
Panamanian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Maya Bird Sello Stamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair 18th Century Reclining Iron Lion Andirons on a Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular pair of reclining wrought iron lions atop a square brass base with wrought Iron billets. The pair are rare, as we have not seen lions r...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique English Staffordshire Prattware Pottery Rooster or Cockrel Figurine
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A antique English prattware model of a cockerel or rooster.
With mottled decoration in ochres and yellow.
The base bears an old partial D. M. ...
Category
British Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Monkey Sculpture with Infant Monkey
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese Ming dynasty hand carved stone monkey sculpture. This Chinese sculpture features a monkey figure, sitting on a rock formation, holding a square item, perhaps a...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / set
Majapahit Terracotta Horse on Stand, Java, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Majapahit horse is crafted from terracota and is mounted on a stand. It was excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, East Java, Indonesia. Terracotta pottery was an...
Category
Indonesian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Miniature Cows Delftware Dutch Pieces Polychrome, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual pair of two small Delft earthenware cows with enamel. They had rough life but still very nice.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Europe...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,329 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Sacred Cow Sculpture in Carved Sandstone from Hindu Temple
Located in Kastrup, DK
17-18h century sandstone sculpture depicting a hindu sacred cow.
From hindu temple in India or Burma.
In untouched and in original condition.
India or Burma, 1600-1700.
Category
Indian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
A Pair of 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Sheep, Modeled by Kändler
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Sheep, Modeled by Kändler. A delightful pair of Meissen porcelain sheep figurines, expertly mo...
Category
German Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Running Stags after Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
Patinated bronze stags standing over rocky outcrop, signed after Jules Moigniez with marble base.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$12,384 Sale Price / set
20% Off
500-600 Years Old Hindu Monkey-God Hanuman Carved In Sandstone
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 year old sculpture of 'Hanuman', the Hindu monkey god, carved in sandstone.
From temple in Burma, 15-16th century or even older.
In very good condit...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Set of Three Prehistoric Ammonite
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three prehistoric ammonite fossil, unmounted.
Measurements:
Big amonite: Depth *4.5in Width *5.5in Height *1.6in
Medium amonite: Depth *4.1in Width *5.1in Height *1.6in...
Category
Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
$1,920 / set
Pair of Silvered Brass Anglo Indian Lion Sculptures Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of silvered brass Anglo Indian guarding lion sculptures or bookends.
Category
Anglo-Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French 17th Century Double Coq - Rooster Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific 17th century Double Coq - Rooster Sculpture from the South of France. Beautifully crafted in iron by a riveting technique and mounted on its stone base. The roosters were ...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Majapahit Kneeling Terracotta Figurines Java, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old pair of mold-formed terracota women kneeling, dating to the Majapahit Empire circa the 15th century. These were excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, Ea...
Category
Indonesian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vinovo Porcelain Lion Sculpture
By Vinovo Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Vinovo white soft-paste figure of a recumbent lion on a canted rectangular plinth, Italy, circa 1780. Incised cross and V mark. See similar example in the collection of Palazzo Madam...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th century Ceramic/Porcelain Pair of Cockfighting Roosters Paris 1780
Located in Doha, QA
One of the national symbols and emblems of France is the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) and it was decorated French flags during the Revolution (1789-1799) .
It is the symbol of French people because of the play on words of the Latin Gallus meaning Gaul and Gallus meaning coq- Rooster.
This late 18th century ceramic...
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / set
Rare Pair of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons
Chenets
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a different flying dragon raised on a scrolling base ending in a flaming urn.
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This carved oak woodwork was probably placed on the facade of the house, close to the roofing framework of a Norman house. The sculptor had depicted the salamender frontview in a sty...
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with deer and their young. Originally part of a temple wa...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome equestrian horse and riders made from gray pottery, presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horsed in that lot)
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
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The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of an ancient empire, stands a sculpture of breathtaking power and majesty, probable Wei dynasty. A mighty beast, sculpted from the very essence of strength, is poised i...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$19,019 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Stone Lions, dated 1701
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of lions of the same design made of stone with escutcheons. Together they bear the date 1701 and the monogram B. W.
Category
German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$10,936 / set
An 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Subject Representing a Monkey and its Young.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century Meissen porcelain subject representing a monkey and its young.
An 18th century Meissen porcelain subject, circa 1760, depicting a monkey and its young.
H: 15cm, W: 1...
Category
German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure,
Rhesus Monkey and child
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 .
Modelled by J.J. Kändler. Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained ...
Category
German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,357 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Japanese Bronze Duck 14.5"
Located in Pasadena, TX
Japanese Bronze standing duck.
Standing neck raised and mouth open with detailed feathers.
14.5 high.
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,740 Sale Price
40% Off
17th Century - Bronze Bull After Jean De Bologne
By Jean de Bologne
Located in Beaune, FR
Bronze bull dating from the 17th century, model after Jean De Bologne. Entirely original and in good condition.
Dimensions
Total Height 16,5cm
Bronze Height 11,5cm
Bronze Lengh...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Gothic Stone Lion, 15th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Gothic Stone Lion. a reclining stone lion with shaped base, 15th Century. Found at St. Sulpice. Height: overall 7 in. x Width: 11 in. x Depth: 6 1/2 in.
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Italian !8th Century Giltwood Figure Of An Eagle
Located in Essex, MA
The standing eagle with head turned on a circular base.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture Dog Sichuan Pottery Han Dynasty Period China
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture Sichuan pottery walking Han dynasty period, China. A Han sculpture in the shape of a dog. Of the large number of figurines unearthed in burial sites in the city, pottery dogs are among the most unique. These marvelous animated tomb figurines...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Unusual Painted and Carved Wood Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Dog with a red collar seated with mouth open. I believe this is very similar to Chinese Export dogs and a period copy done in wood. Possibly made as a model for a Chinese export porcelain figure.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Winged Lion Bixie Mythical Beast TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
A Large Han Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a Mythical Beast. TL Tested
I cant emphasize how rare this item is and predict it will not last long. The condition is extraordinary with...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)
Located in Bakewell, GB
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)with a lot of original paint and gilding size 70cms high 27 wide and 20deep
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic wall sculpture depicting a rare horses from SAN POLO VENEZIA
By Otello Rosa
Located in Renens, CH
Rare wall sculpture in polychrome enameled ceramic
representing four horses signed " SAN POLO VENEZIA "
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French 18th Century Porcelain Signed Statues of Hawk-Headed Parrots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most charming true pair of French 18th century De La Courtille porcelain signed statues of hawk-headed parrots. Each wonderfully executed p...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Fruitwood Polychrome Horses
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Each on hind legs one black and one white and a mirror form of the other.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
$3,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Horseman in Carved Wood-18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb horseman from the 18th century - France
Very beautiful rare subject which probably represents a horseman during a hunt
Very good quality of sculpture
Superb original polych...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ming dynasty fish roof tiles, circa 1600.
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Flemish Carved Limestone Statue of a Seated Dog, 17th Century
Located in London, GB
17th Century Flemish Carved Limestone Statue of a Seated Dog.
Additional information:
Dimension:
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Tibetan Equestrian Bronze Sculpture of Horse in Full Harness, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
This little antique Tibetan equestrian figurine is distinguished not only by the remarkably detailed sculpture of a horse in a complete harness, but also by the high quality of the b...
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Continental Lion and Lioness, Italian, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
Pair of continental lion and lioness, Italian, circa 1770.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lion Stone Sculpture Architectural Garden Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This sculpture has taken on a different character over time as it has weathered and the detailing has softened.
Time has given it a pared down, minimalist quality juxtaposing the R...
Category
English Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A striking pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples, retaining their original polychrome. Expressively modeled with bold manes and stylized faces, they reflect the thea...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Danish Porcelain Group of Pig Farmer, Royal Copenhagen, circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a well dressed farmer feeding two pigs at their trough.
Category
Danish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head
A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the horse head was usu...
Category
Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Continental Faience Dogs, Belgian, circa 1785
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental faience dogs, Belgian, circa 1785.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
18th Century Leather Shoe Boil Boot
Located in Napa, CA
English vintage leather shoe boil boot from the late 18th century. Shoe boil boots are used to protect horses from developing sores on their elbo...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Portugese Faience Hen Tureen, Rato Factory, circa 1765
Located in New York, NY
Portugese Faience Hen Tureen, Rato Factory, circa 1765.
Category
Portuguese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
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