Modern Animal Sculptures
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 27 x D 15 x H 82 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$9,919 / item
Large Terracotta Ceramic
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual terracotta ceramic bird by Louis Delorme born in 1934.
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$1,898
Ceramic Sculpture Lion Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Lion model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
The fox is ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2018
Dimensions: H 42 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are un...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$4,385 / item
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, meticulously crafted by Sbu and hand-sculpted by Saiza at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, captures the essence of African wildlife. Standing at 2 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Wolf Model by Nathalie du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Wolf model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery, signature of the artist and manufacturer .
The fox is p...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2020
Dimensions: W 29 x D 10/16 x H 73 cm
Materials: Naxian Marble
All the artworks of Tom ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$10,441 / item
Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2017.
Dimensions: W 23 x D 10 x H 40.5 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of T...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$6,265 / item
Ensemble of Sculptures, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculptures, Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of sculptures - naxian marble shelf sculptures - Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions:
Hera: 75 x 7 x 7 cm
Aphrodite: 62.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Little woman: 3...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Early Figure, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Early figure, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2018
Dimensions: H 42 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
The s...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$3,445 / item
Vision Become True, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Vision become true, rare naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: L 26 cm x W 17.5 cm x H 7 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian Marble
All the a...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Black Swan Lifeboat by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Black swan lifeboat by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Objects
Dimensions: H 90 x L 42 x W 25 cm
Materials: PVC, Styrofam, MDF
Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Independent designer / Artist and lecturer in visual communication, holds a B.des in visual communication and M.des in Industrial Design from Bezalel Academy...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
PVC
$19,578 / item
Spectacular Bronze Sculpture, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture in bronze lost-wax casting,.
Origin from a Como private house in circa 1970.
Category
1670s Italian Antique Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Elephants table lamp , handmade and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
A sculptural table lamp of mother and baby elephants happily strolling with their trunks up . A functional artwork, hand crafted ,moulded and cast in resin.
All the lamp's parts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$711 / item
ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century
in silver metal and shell, eyes in colored glass.
Slight wear.
Dim.: 39 x 50 cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Daniel Dhaeseleer, Large Illuminated Brass and Copper Wall Light Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daniel Dhaeseleer (1947- ), large illuminated brass and copper wall light sculpture, circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Iron Figures. 50
s Garden Figures 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of iron figures. 50's garden figures in wrought iron. Measure 45 cm high. Good condition
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Sculpture Dove Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Dove model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
The fox is ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture by Franco Bratta, Albisola 2006, Italy
By Franco Bratta
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture depicting on owl created by Franco Bratta in 2006, Albisola. Signed.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Spectacular Bronze Sculpture, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture in bronze lost-wax casting,.
Origin from a Como private house in circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Old Porcelain Pointer, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Old porcelain pointer early 1900 excellent condition.
Measures: 30 X 15 X 17 cm.
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Woodbear Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of "The Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in P...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Iron Garden Medici Vases, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF IRON GARDEN MEDICI VASES. 1950s. Size: 100 cm high
good condition.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$1,898 / set
Montonsferatu Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
In Bocca al lupo Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic sculpture part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Bunny by Jeremy Fish for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A ceramic sculpture Bunny model designed by Jeremy Fish and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Je...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rearing Horse Sculpture in Bronze on Lucite
Located in Hudson, NY
A rearing horse sculpture in bronze. Cast with so much movement - you can see the wind in his mane and tail! The sculpture has a hint of patina. Stands on a rectangular lucite base.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Rare Hand Carved Lions Mane Bust Head in Wood with Solid Marble Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large and decorative solid wood hand carved Lion's mane mounted to a marble base
A very good looking well made and decorative...
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Shadow Honey
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Shadow Nude
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Shadow Lilac
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Elephant Nude
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Headless Animal, Bronze Sculpture, 50s/60s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Curious patinated bronze sculpture of a headless animal
Wooden base
Good condition
Sculpture from the 1950s/1960s
Height 22cm
22 x 10.5cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Biscuit Porcelain Gorilla Skeleton by James Webster
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine biscuit porcelain gorilla skeleton naturalistically cast.
James Webster 2014
Measures: Height 16in,
width 20in,
depth 9in.
Raised on a steel base and concrete plinth...
Category
2010s English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Grasshopper Blue
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,044 / set
Small Skull
Horn after Orvieto V
, bronze by Jack Zajac
By Jack Zajac
Located in Dallas, TX
Having been awarded the prestigious Rome Prize by the American Academy in 1954, California artist Jack Zajac (born 1929) moved to Italy. Inspired by the goats and sheep he found in t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Contemporary Metal Bird Silhouette Decor Minimalist Accents for Modern space
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition o...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Set of Two "Flight Shadows" Decoration, Handcrafted Metal Sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Flight shadows" decoration, handcraft metal sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Magali, Rhinoceros, Modern Duralumin
Wood Sculpture, circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Materials: Duralumin aircraft parts, recycled wood, paint.
Dimensions:
Width 31.5 inches
Height 11.25 inches
Depth 5.75 inches
MAGALI a/k/a Lev...
Category
1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
"Tiger" Inlaid Wood Art Piece by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Animal sculptures take an important place in Ivan Paradisi's collection since they are so expressive, powerful, particular and oddly fantastic.
Tiger represents the animal of a parti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wenge, Zebra Wood
"Taurus" Inlaid Walnut Art Piece by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Animal sculptures take an important place in Ivan Paradisi's collection since they are so expressive, powerful, particular and oddly fantastic.
Taurus is both a massive significant a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge
Mirror Image, Hand-Sculpted by Kevin Oyen
By Kevin Oyen
Located in Geneve, CH
-Name of the work: Mirror image
Limited edition of 10 + 2AP
-Material: Mirror polished stainless steel and wénge wooden horns
-Dimensions = H 100 x W 80...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$12,399 / item
Janus, 2021, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2021, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 14 x H 48 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
Th...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$7,204 / item
Cat King, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2019
Dimensions: D 15 x H 53 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$12,216 / item
Prota Laos, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Prota Laos, Naxian marble shelf sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: height 42 cm / deep 5.5 cm / lenght 12.5 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Ka...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Untitled, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: H 122 cm W 14.5/27 cm D 6 cm / Base, H 12.5 cm D 24 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian mar...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$22,188 / item
Untitled, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: D 33 x W 43 x H 72 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$11,903 / item
Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2019.
Dimensions: W 17 x D 10 x H 79 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by hi...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$10,024 / item
Janus, 2020 Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2020 marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: D 8 x W 19 x H 67 cm
Materials: Naxian Marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$9,397 / item
Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2020
Dimensions: D 8/13 x W 13/15 x H 61/90 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$6,265 / item
Old Dionysos, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Old Dionysos, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2017
Dimensions: H 46 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
The s...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$6,265 / item
Ceramic Sculpture Tarta 2.0 Model by Diego Dutto for Superego Editions
By Diego Dutto, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Glazed ceramic designed by Diego Dutto for Superego Editions in 2012. Limited edition of 50 pieces.
Biography
Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Glamour Cat Model by Scott Musgrove for Superego Editions
By Scott Musgrove, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
A "Glamour Cat" sculpture in enamelled gold ceramic designed by Scott Musgrove and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces signed and numbered.
Biography
Born in 1966, Scott Musgrove received a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio.
He currently lives and works in Seattle, Washington. Musgrove’s style of figural surrealism carries themes of environmental issues and endangered wildlife concerns with unique humor, depicting anomalous extinct (and fictitious) animal species.
His influences include historical artists such as Hudson River School painters Frederic Church, Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran, as well as naturalist artists including John James Audubon.
The artist’s paintings and sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States and Europe. His new book The Late Fauna of Early North America features lush, highly detailed landscapes and close encounters with many of his strange and beautiful creatures.
Musgrove’s carved wooden and bronze sculptures, oil paintings, watercolors, ink drawings and pencil renderings...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Marino Ceramic Sculpture by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture designed by Matteo Cibic and produced by Superego Editions, 99 pieces limited edition. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, on Oct...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, VG design and laboratory department, Stefano Giovannoni, and Superego Editions. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $53 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $1,745.
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