Rococo Animal Sculptures
ROCOCO STYLE
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
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Style: Rococo
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...
Category
1880s French Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Italian Ceramic Large Black Stallion Horse Head Sculpture 1990s
Located in Torquay, GB
Monumental Italian ceramic stallion horse head sculpture dating from the early 1990s.
Impressive high gloss glazed ceramic horse head, in colours black ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragment horse head sculptures.
The pair is made of 18th century Italian water-gilt fragments mounted on scroll wood bases. The fragments come...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century German Rococo Painted and Gilt Wine Cooler in the Form of a Swan
Located in Troy, NY
Extraordinary wine-cooler in the form of a beautifully sculpted, gilt and polychromed Swan of impressive stature, makes certainly the conversation-piece of the party. The white paint...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
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Monumental 19th C. French Hand-Painted Majolica Rooster Vase, by Jerome Massier
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental 19th Century French Hand-Painted Majolica Rooster Vase Signed by Jerome Massier. The body is modeled in high relief with a textured surface simulating feathers. The tail...
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Materials
Ceramic
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Dachshund Dog
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...
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Materials
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Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
Located in London, GB
Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models
German, 20th Century
Largest (parrot): Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm
This superb collection of four porcelain bird sculptures, was masterfully created by the celebrated artisans of the historic Meissen porcelain factory.
Each bird is perched gracefully on a white porcelain tree...
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20th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$6,181 / set
Dutch Delft Polychrome Model of a Cow
By Delft
Located in Downingtown, PA
De Gilde-os: A Celebratory Dutch Delft Cow,
Polychrome Pastoral: Dutch Delftware, Circa 1760
This captivating Dutch Delftware cow model, dating to circa 1760, is an exceptional exam...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Delft, Faience, Pottery
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of George III Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rocaille galleried shelf over a pair of phoenix birds over trailing icicles and C-scrolls.
Category
1860s British Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
$6,800 / set
Meissen Commedia Dell
Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century:
Harlequin and Columbine with child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"PAIR OF BIRDS ON TORSO" FRENCH SCULPTURES SEVRES 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"PAIR OF BIRDS ON TORSO" FRENCH SCULPTURES SEVRES 19th Century
pair of Sèvres porcelain sculptures.
Resting on relief bronze bases.
Marked....
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark, after J.J. Kandler.
Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Dutch Delft Polychrome Model of a Cow Milking Group
By Delft
Located in Downingtown, PA
Dutch Delft PolychromeModel of a Cow Being Milked,
De Twee Scheepjes Pottery (The Two Little Ships),
Circa 1765
The Dutch Delft cow figure, from the De Twee Scheepjes Pottery (The T...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Delft, Faience, Pottery
Fine Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Eagles Resting on Branches
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain models of eagles naturalistically resting on branches. Each Eagle can be seen with their wings spread wide out and their beaks ope...
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20th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Vintage Samson Porcelain Bolognese or Bichon Dog Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Samson porcelain model of a Bolognese dog.
Modeled after the figurines that Kaendler designed for Meissen in 18th century.
A classic form that is always in style!
The...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Charming Italian 19th Century Carved Marble Group "Playful Putti with Goat"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming Italian 19th century carved Carrara Marble Group "Playful Putti with Goat" depicting two young children, one riding the goat whose two front legs are in the ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
$29,850 Sale Price
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A Beautiful Meissen Porcelain Monkey Grouping with Gilt Highlights
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Meissen Porcelain Monkey Grouping Climbing a Tree with Gilt Highlights. A Meissen porcelain figural group depicting a family of m...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo 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 ...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,365 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Continental Carved Wood Monkeys with Tambourine
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mirror image pair of naturalistically carved figures of a seated monkey's wearing a carved giltwood cloak and turban, perched on a rocky plinth, with his hand out holding a tambourin...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture of Putti on Tortoise
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming figural sculpture of a Putti with trident riding on a tortoise. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the tortoise was a symbol of love and fertility; the tortoise was...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Hunting Dog
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique piece purchased in France. 19th Century French Bronze Hunting Dog
Sturdy weight. Great condition - see detailed photos.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Meissen Model of a Crouching Kitten, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903
Located in New York, NY
A model of a crouching kitten by Meissen, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903. The kitten is shown to have pinkish eyes with a pinkish nose and a blue bow. Th...
Category
1910s German Vintage Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Peacock Candle Holder by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
This candle holder by renowned porcelain manufacturer Jacob Petit is extravagantly designed in the form of a majestic peacock. Petit owned one of the most important and well-known po...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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