Italy Animal Sculptures

Cubist ceramic cat sculpture, Christian Pradier (Paris 1949) France 1980s Signed on the base H 25.5 × 13.5 × 17.5 cm Conditions: perfect, no defects

Beautiful handmade woodcarved wildboar, excellent work of very talented artist. The details and the muzzle of the animal denote the quality of the work.

The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...

Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...

A striking sculptural work by Venetian master Giuman, this large Murano glass horse head showcases the artist’s exceptional ability to capture ...

Solid 800 silver camel. The sculpture was made with the casting technique and then finished completely by hand by expert chisellers to make the camel's f...

Unique handcrafted Brutalist Sculpture in brass, metal and wood, with hints of copper color, natural patina, aged vintage piece.

Splendid blue Murano glass hippopotamus

Golden antimony metal sculpture, depicting an English Bulldog dog, mounted on a veined black marble base. Signed J. B. America circa 1890.

The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mo...

Elephant wood sculpture Bottega Michelangeli, Orvieto Italy 1970s composed of assembled wooden sections, bear on the back manufacture's firebrand stamp H cm 39 × 34 × 28 cm Cond...

Stunning pair of 1970s swan-shaped sculptures in travertine and made in Italy, designed by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli.

Sculpture in shape of Elephant produced and realized in Italy in '60s. The elephant is entirely in colored "papier maché" that in different layers seems to simulate the skin of an el...

An original piece is of great quality and design, signed GUIDO CACCIAPUOTI, made in the 1940s and published in the various books concerning the production of this author.

Pair of Obelisks in Malachite and chiselled bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Tags: Coppia di Obelischi i...

Murano handmade glass elephant in the style of Archimede Seguso. Very high quality. Perfect condition. No label or mark.

Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in polychromed encased hand-blown Murano glass with fins that are made in amber colored hand-modeled glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore...

Unique Elegant Italian Venetian Sculpture Parrot in Murano glass, by Alberto Donà in 1980s, in very excellent original condition, composed ...

Pair of roosters handmade in Murano glass, Italy 1980s. Dimensions of the two roosters: 1) height 27.5 cm, width 20 cm, diameter 6 cm, depth 10 cm. 2) height 26 cm, width 19 cm, base...

Italian modern black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s Large sculpture, depicting a Harlequin Great Dane dog, with a...

Stylish bronze Art Deco sculpture of walking black panthers by the well know sculptor Irenee Rochard, great executive quality in depicting the movements of felines and great attentio...

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Vito Antonio Mastrorocco, a talented young artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1...

Penguin Sculpture in white Murano glass with black detail, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 8.5 cm x H 15 cm x D 8.5 cm ( L 3.3" x H 5.9" x D 3.3") We recently came across the untouche...

Italian Set of 4 Hedgehogs in Travertine Stone by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s Beautiful set of 4 hedgehogs in different sizes made of travertine stone. The hedgehogs are handcrafted an...

'MANDRILLE' Sculpture by Pierre Christophe, known as Christophe (Seine-Saint-Denis, 1880 – Bordeaux, 1971), France, circa 1920s. The bronze sculpture features a dark patina and repre...

About this statue and its Creator ALDO TURA Born in 1909, the designer-producer Aldo Tura founded his production house in 1939 in Lombardy. Working between the Art Deco and Modernist...

Toucan brush is a particular vintage object from the 60s. Phenolic resin object, the beak is actually a brush. Good condition, some wear and tear.

This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely realistic sense of motion. The wooden statue, wonderful as a table top, is entirely hand carved in the round in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An original whimsical and impressive centerpiece clearly sculpted by a true artist who carved the block of wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The features on the face, mane, muscles, tail and the paws are still distinctive and full of character as well as the beautifully carved stand. This sculpture boasts smooth surface and a warm patina developed over centuries and exudes wonderful quality and timelessness of the ancient world. The rich original patina brings further intrigue to its intricately carved details. This hand carved wooden lion statue is a great looking antique centrepiece...

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite pair of Egyptian sphinx statues. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these magnificent sculptures are made of scaiola pl...

Calzetta Da Ravenna (Attivo Tra IL 1496 E IL 1543 circa) Severo. Circle of. Candlestick depicting a kneeling satyr. The model of the present bronze is the ""kneeling satyr"" attributed to Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, one of the main Paduan bronze sculptors of the first half of the 16th century, whose figure was rediscovered by Planiscig in 1935 (L. Planiscig, ""Severo da Ravenna...

Handmade leather elephant 1960s

GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Dragon Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock Dimensions: L 42 cm x H 23 cm x D 10 cm ( L 16.5" x H 9.0" x D 3.9") We had the rare privilege and honor ...

Beautiful horse model in papier-mâché covered in hand-crafted leather. You can see the attention to detail in the reproduction of the animal, and in its accessories such as the bridl...

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M is a giraffe of 2.65 meters high that holds a c...

Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in polychromed hand-blown Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in p...

Pair of important porphyry obelisks, with a black marble rhinoceros and bronze decorations. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED BY SE...

Exotic parrot in multi-color ceramic by Royal Dux production from late 1950s.

This is a joyful bronze sculpture; this art work has signed by the well known Italian artist Concetto Pozzati. Title Lucky Charm. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 p...

Greyhound - shaped glass sculpture Flavio Poli I.V.A.M. Murano, circa 1930 It measures 4.72 in in height x 12.59 x 3.74 (12 cm x 32 x 9.5) It weighs 2.42 lb (1.1 kg) State of conse...

Satin crystal sparrow-shaped paperweight by Lalique, made in the 1950s Ø cm 12 Ø cm 7 h cm 7 Lalique Crystals were the brainchild of René Lalique, a French jeweler and glassmaker....

Vincenzo Nason & C. Murano, Italy, 1970s-1980s. This fish is made in Murano glass and features its original label. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...

Made in Italy, 1920s - 1930s. This miniature horse is made in hand-modeled Murano glass. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but i...

Flavio Poli bull Murano glass, 1950, Italy.

Black bronze statue of a panther, signed Noller. The statue simulates the movement of the animal, emphasised by the different positions of the paw...

This splendid ceramics boar was made by the Sardinian master ceramist Claudio Pulli. Claudio Pulli's works have a particular ceramic casting process and are unique in the world. Th...

Cat in Murano glass by the glass master Franco Moretti.

Ceramic sculpture part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered. Biography Ma...

Murano glass dog is a beautiful glass decorative object, realized by Murano manufacture during the 1980s. This object belongs to the exclusive and...

Superb pair of Murano glass sculptures representing two beautiful zebras, unmistakable Murano design. Enchanting to the eye, they require a beautiful illuminated display case. The t...

Designed by the creative genius of Setsu & Shinobu Ito, PANDA joins our Animal Collection, bringing with it a message of awareness and respect for nature. Available in three sizes: b...

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 Pa...

Seguso “Unicorno”.

Vetrerie Toso, Italy, circa 1930s. It is made in blown glass and polychrome paste. A clear sign of the authenticity of the piece, its age and its creation is the presence of ash particles in the glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in a home. Literature: Giordana Naccari, Cristina Beltrami, ed. Skira, "L' Arca di Vetro. La Collezione di animali di Pierre Rosenberg...

Camel with Bedouin is an original decorative object produced in the 1920s by Goldscheider. Original ceramics. Very good conditions. Beautiful sculpture realized by the renow...

Livio Seguso “Dolphin “Murano glass, 1955, Italy.

Murano, Italy, 1980s. This rare decorative object, which can also be used as a paperweight, depicts two colored fishes in an aquarium with its own algae and corals. It is made in m...

Resin sculpture depicting "The Phoenix" covered in pure 999 silver. The sculpture is the 33rd piece of a limited edition work of 499 made by the Etruria silver factory in Florence at...

Ceramic sculpture Paperocchio model part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered...

An agate table switch featuring a small terrier dog. The switch is carved and sculpted entirely in agate and carnelian. The body of the switch has a hexagonal base, the profile rises...

Elegant pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.