Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Monumental Antique Roman Bronze Works Gilt American Bald Eagle Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Museum quality antique solid bronze 70lb sculpture by Roman Bronze Works of an eagle seated on the base with wings outstretched. Roman Bronze Works, now o...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,437 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Finely Cast Bronze Lion Mask, Museum Mounted 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, Finely Cast Bronze Lion Mask, Museum Mounted
20th Century
Bronze lion mask: 12" W × 17" H
Overall with base: approx. 20" H
Base: 8" W × 4.25" D
Condition: Unsigned; permanentl...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Boston Terrier Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston Terrier doorstop in all original paint.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Theodor Kärner figure Hunting rider pincess MARGARETHE V. Thurn and Taxis.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Theodor Kärner Hohenberg/Eger 1885 - Munich 1966
Figure 'Hunting rider Princess Margarethe v. Thurn and Taxis'
Nymphenburg, 20th century. Designed in ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
7.5" Bronze Bronco Bucking Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a manufactured bronze sculpture of a cowboy
breaking a Bronco. Its nicely crafted and would be nice addition to
any desk top or office setting.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros
Located in Germantown, MD
Handcrafted African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros. Measures 13.5" in width, 8.5" in depth and 11.25 in height.
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Large Silver Plate Ram
s Heads Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of very fine silver plate substantial & decorative Ram's Heads. Perfect for bookends.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,425 / set
Bronze Sculpture of a Child Holding an Unruly Rooster
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and very well detailed bronze of a child bawling while struggling to hold a rooster, standing on a square base. Very well made with great verdigris patina. Suitable for outdoor...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tall English Traditional Ceramic Greyhound Dog Statue in White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic dog statue in white with a red and black tassel collar. This handsome Greyhound will be fabulous on a mantle or bookshelf. It is created from ceramic and painted in wh...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) bronze bearded figure of a Centaur having both hands tied behind his back with a dark patina. (similar to BAS011)
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of a Conquered Bucking Horse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rare and very well done bronze sculpture depicting a cowboy who is standing in the soil and has finally conquered a bucking horse in a rodeo. T...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price
60% Off
French Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux Bronze Holding a Large Vase circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bronze with golden parts.
"Angelot au bouquetier": Cherub holdind a large vase.
This kind of statue was used as a sconce to hold large bouquets.
Today it can have a similar u...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,496 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Iron Bulldog Dog Children
s Piggy Money Bank Painted in Brown, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An antique cast iron bulldog piggy bank. Created in the 1920s, this piece is painted in brown and cream. And would make a fabulous addition to a nurs...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture on Wood Base by S. Nelles, 1986
By Antoine-Louis Barye, Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture
On Wood Base by Scott Nelles (American)
Signed and Dated beneath: "S. Nelles, 1986"
"in vintage as found condition"
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of three silvered bronze ducks finely chiseled. French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately)
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,742 Sale Price
40% Off
20Th c Signed Bronze Bald Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc hand made bronze sculpture of a bald eagle in fine as found condition.This is so well constructed and very heavy.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This tall duck finely chiseled is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970 (Part of a set of 3 ducks that can be sold separately)
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,131 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Patinated Terra Cotta of Bacchanalian Putti Playing with Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely depiction of the neoclassical taste, three putti can be seen playing with a goat. The terra cotta sculpture from the 1800s has a variegated patination, with hues of dark och...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
12" Nicholas Wilson Bronze Mountain Lion Sculpture on Wood Base 3/25
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nicholas Wilson was born in 1947. He now works out of Tubac, Arizona.
This sculpture depicts a Mountain Lion licking its paws.
The bronze is mounted on a solid wood base.
It's signed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Marble / Granite Sculpture of a Dog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Marble / Granite Sculpture of a Dog
"look great but has some damage: missing ears, chip at rear leg, several chips at the base"
"new felt pads added to base"
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble
$275 / item
19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century French silver patinated bronze borzoi on a cream marble base. A beautiful depiction of this sleek handsome dog. In very good condition wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) bronze figure of a Centaur with raised hand and holding a staff with a dark brown patina (similar to BAS012)
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
American School Bronze Prancing Horse, Titled "Empty Saddle", circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
American school bronze prancing horse, titled "Empty Saddle", circa 1900, hollow cast bronze, mounted on a carved polychrome wood base. Unmarked, Small statue of a prancing horse, da...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$275 Sale Price
30% Off
Spectacular Vintage Dog Sculpture Concrete
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular sculpture of a sitting dog , vintage , poured concrete, hollow inside. Small signs of age on the surface. Great realistic dog sculpture.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Eagle Bird Sculpture Figure Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Green Marble Fossil
Located in Greven, DE
Eagle Bird Sculpture Figure Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Green Marble Fossil
Continental
Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Marble, Fossil Stone
20th Century
Dimensions: H x D x W: 12cm x 22cm x 9...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Ormolu
Mottahedeh White Glazed Majolica Recumbent Lion Figure after Kaendler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large majolica lion figurine was made by Porcelain de Cuernavaca for the Mottahedeh company, known for their ceramic antique reproductions and his...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Massive solid Bronze Realistic Hippos Sculpture on Wood Base Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful massive solid bronze realistic sculpture sitting on solid wood base Signed by Lou Ellain Pinas 3/20, rare and beautiful piece.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
American Golden Eagle Sculpture Large Painted Plaster Figure Signed
Located in Wilton, CT
Large painted plaster eagle sculpture, circa mid-20th century. Excellent rendering of the majestic bird perched on a rock outcrop with crisp detail. Sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Stylish silvered brass bird. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative stylished bird is made of silvered brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,658 Sale Price
20% Off
A. Clesinger : Bronze pendants of Roman and Winner bull, end of XIXth c.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Baptiste CLÉSINGER (1814-1883, France) : Rare pendants of dark brown nuanced patinated bronze sculptures mounted on black marble bases showing two bulls facing
On pictures :
1...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Bronze Of Androcles and the Lion
Located in Rochester, NY
Large French Neoclassical sculpture of Androcles and the Lion. Exceptional quality casting and patina. Mid 19th century.
The runaway slave Androcles became friends with a wounded lion...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassic French large and very heavy solid bronze lion on a marble base.
No markings.
Very detailed and lovely made.
O-636-335
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A black basalt bulb pot molded as a hedgehog, made by Wedgwood in the middle of the 19th century.
Finely molded as a lively little hedgehog, this unique object would have been use...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Silvered Bronze Herons, Attributed to Maison Bagués, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of herons is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work, in the style of the famous Maison Bagués, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Elephant Sculpture by David Shaefer
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a patinated bronze sculpture of an African elephant by the artist David Schaefer. Signed 'D. Shaefer' to base, copy 306/450.
Thi...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brown Ceramic Horse Head Bookend in Brown and Black
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large ceramic hand-painted horse head. This piece would be great in a nursery or for equestrians. Created from ceramic, this piece depicts the bust of a horse hand painted in brown...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Monumental Hand-Carved Walnut American Sculpture of a Bald Eagle Landing on Tree
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This monumental hand-carved walnut sculpture captures the power, grace, and majesty of the American bald eagle, the national symbol of freedom and strength. Expertly crafted from sol...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Aged Bronze Bucking Broncos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$495 / set
Pair of Antique Italian Earthenware Lions
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian true pair of lions crafted in terra cotta, decorated, glazed and forever in repose.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
$3,500 / set
Pair of Italian Griffon Majolica Terracotta Pedestals on Plinths. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Griffon Majolica terracotta pedestals with flanking circular floral tops and resting on molded step back plinths. Mid 19th century.
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$9,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Neoclassic Earthenware Elephants with Obelisks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Italian neoclassic garnitures or objects of art depicting elephants carrying obelisks, crafted in ceramic or earthenware with a bisque finish and highlighted with bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s
Located in New York, NY
Dimension:
Height: 14 inches
Width: 13 inches
Depth: 12 inches.
About the object:
This elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter or shelf unit in a Manhattan bar...
Category
1880s American Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Austrian Bronze Dog
ashtray and phosphor
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Austrian bronze dog (ashtray and phosphor)
Artist: F. Gornik sealed at its base
circa 1900 perfect condition.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$640 Sale Price
8% Off
19th Century Armored Equestrian Rider After Andrea Del Verrocchio
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Armored Equestrian Rider After Andrea Del Verrocchio
Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
The ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base, Signed Comolera, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture with marble base. Signed Comolera. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Boho 1974 Monumental Jaru Plaster Lion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention with this magnificent Vintage 1974 Jaru Plaster Lion, a quintessential piece from the renowned Los Angeles-based Jaru ceramic and plaster company. This striking scu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Folk Art Hand Carved Coyote Floor Standing Sculpture
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Decorative Hand Carved Coyote Floor Standing Sculpture.
Add a touch of rustic charm to your home with this stunning Decorative Hand Carved Coyote Floor Standing Sculpture. This uniq...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Bronze Figures of Cherubs and Animals
Located in London, GB
Full of humour and narrative detail, this joyous set of two figural sculptures are charmingly cast in bronze to depict young boys playing with animals. One of the figures shows a boy in draped...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large and rare C19th pair of `Grand Tour` Medici lions in carved wood, at opposing stances with heads turned to sinister and dexter, with one paw on a ball. Circa 1830. In good co...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Neoclassical animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical 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 Chesterfield, Alfred Barye, Antonio Frilli, and Aristide Fontana. 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 $125 and tops out at $127,500 while the average work can sell for $3,600.
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