South America Animal Sculptures

Japanese Bronze Elephant Figurine This Japanese bronze elephant figurine strikes a dynamic pose with its trunk raised in an upward gesture. The dark patina of the bronze highlights t...

Painted ceramic dog sculpture attributed to Johann Maresch. Austria, circa 1900.

Set of 8 cold-painted bronze cat band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Art Deco silvered bronze duck bookends G.H. Laurent France 1925. Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by the famous French artist G.H. Laurent. Signed and numbered, circa 1925. ...

Nice pair of Art Deco seal bookends designed by the French artist Louis Albert Carvin, silvered white metal on a green marble base, France, 1930. “Anima...

A rare pair of bookends featuring Chimpanzee pulling goose statue in Bronze on marble base. Signed on the base. Excellent condition. French. Around 1920.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Salviati & C Measures: Violet : 33 long x 10 high x 5.5 depth Green: 30 long x 9 high x 5.5 depth The lawyer Antonio Salviati and his dream In 1859 in his premises at Number 731 of Dorsoduro, Venice the “Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo” company was established. This is when, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati started the entrepreneurial career, moved by a passion for the precious mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco and fascinated by Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An ambitious and far-sighted goal pushed him along this path: to revive the fate of Murano glass production that has been fallen for decades. A challenge which finds the maximum support from two fundamental figures in the history of Murano glass: the mayor of the island, Antonio Colleoni, and the Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, founder of the glass museum and of the first art school for glass masters. The first successes and international investments The launchpad was the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition” in 1864 in which Salviati participated with a monumental mosaic that earns him a prize superior to the Gold Medal. The success achieved affirmed the credibility of the Company which thus started its glass production in Palazzo da Mula. The new corporate and productive reality needed investors and the lawyer started to internationalise the company by addressing the economic and financial market across the Channel. The UK immediately showed huge interest in Salviati’s mosaics – as testified by the mosaic that can be seen on the façade of the current Apple Store in Regent Street, London. It was also in London, on 21st December 1866, that the “Società Anonima per Azioni Salviati & C.” was established with the support of diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard and historian William Drake. The new corporate set-up was further established with the purchase of a new headquarter, this time on the Riva dei Vetrai in Murano. The universal show of Paris in 1867 celebrated the relaunch project of Antonio Salviati “Venice owes a debt of gratitude to the knight Salviati in the resurgence for one of the most legitimately famous of its industries”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 275. “Venice and Italy have gain huge success in the Universal Exhibition. The resurgence of one of the city’s most famous industries is consecrated in this very occasion by the gold medal awarded by the jury to Mr Salviati […] the crowd […] is gathering around the display cases that hold those pieces of glass that are so transparent and so light as to appear like woven air, impregnated, when in their elegant forms that become rainbows of those iridescent reflections that cover them at the artist’s whim – the author of a real ray of sunshine from the beautiful and splendid Venice”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 311 The fundamental role of training in murano glass Training plays a fundamental role for the Company; attendance at the Art School was made compulsory for “[…] all the young workers of the Factory who don’t only tire themselves in manual work. This was established with the idea not only to lift their dignity and their initially limited aspirations, […] but also to improve their artistic education and thereby facilitate an improvement also in their economic situation”. Together with the art school, a free school was also set up to teach all employees to read and write. Diversification in production and made-to-measure projects In a short time, Salviati & C. diversified its production to include glasses, cups, amphoras, and vials which guaranteed the first prize in the universal exhibition for three consecutive years. Its mosaic production also flourished, being used in world-class projects: from the Houses of Parliament in London, to the Viceroy’s palace in Alessandria in Egypt, to the Opera House of Paris, including the private homes of wealthy New York personality. The entire 19th century for Salviati & C. was represented by development, success and fame in the national and international markets, and the Company became a symbol and reference point of Murano glass art throughout the world. The Salviati legacy at the turn of the century On the death of Antonio Salviati in 1890, first his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino, previously general manager. It was thanks to him that the decorative mosaic project of the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto (California, USA) took place after 12 years of work. As well as the opening of a sales point in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the institution of a museum collection of Murano glass from the 19th and 20th centuries. The post-war years, biennials and lighting After Maurizio Camerino’s death in 1931, his three children took over the helm of the company: its solid foundations allowed them to strive for new important goals in the art world, participating in the Biennials of 1932 and 1934. Not even the Second World War could tarnish the strength of the Salviati brand: in the post-war years Renzo Camerino renewed the ruined production headquarter and enthusiastically restored all his commercial contacts. Thanks to his grandson Renzo Tedeschi (newly graduated in Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin and upon his return from an apprenticeship in the United States), Salviati launched its production in lighting appliances. The following years saw intense growth in the number of collaborations with renowned artists and designers. In 1959, the production site was moved to Fondamenta Radi 16, where it still stands today. The great lighting projects The larger production area allowed the company to further expand the international market in the field of architectural lighting. A number of projects were undertaken, such as the 9-tonne, 22-metres high chandelier in the Chamber of Commerce in Parma, the ceiling illumination in the premises of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and the Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong; not to mention the sound-absorbing windows of the Aula Nervi in the Vatican and the lighting system of the great honour hall of the Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila in collaboration with architect John Marsteller. The reputation of Salviati & C. was further affirmed by the commission – after an international call for bids – for twelve 11-metre high chandeliers for the Tonhalle concert hall in Dusseldorf, made using an innovative system of modular glass elements – “LS- System” – one of the today company’s cornerstones. Salviati from the modern age to the present The story of Salviati continues in the modern era, keeping the focus on creating an innovative style that had distinguished it since its inception. Participation in international exhibitions increased, such as the Venice Biennials from 1958 to 1972 (the final year in which Murano glass was allowed) thanks to projects by designers of the calibre of Betha and Teff Sarasin, Claire Falkestein, and Luciano Gaspari. In 1962 Salviati was awarded with the highest recognition in the Design world, the “Compasso d’Oro” prize assigned by A.D.I. for the Marco vase designed by architect Sergio Asti. In 1965 the company changed its name to Salviati & C. s.p.a.; then it was purchased by the Gruppo Ferruzzi in 1987 which later on it was transferred to a French company. Since 2015 the company returned to be Venetian with the acquisition by the Umana group. Salviati and its designers Salviati’s designers: Luciano Gaspari, Sergio Asti (Compasso d’Oro 1962), Claire Falkenstein, Ward Bennet, Teff and Betha Sarasin, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick, Luca Nichetto, Ben Gorham...

Austrian bronze dog (ashtray and phosphor) Artist: F. Gornik sealed at its base circa 1900 perfect condition.

Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier (French, 1849-1927) Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends. Each with impressed “FABRICATION FRANCAIS PARIS” foundry mark. Made in France,...

Design: Carlos de Lamota He was born on August 13, 1924, in the Province of San Juan, Argentina. His passion for art began at a very early age. At 11, he attended Anita Volspranky’s ...

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass 'rubino oro' circa 1950 cock.

Incredible Royal Copenhagen Art Deco porcelain circa 1930 bear vase.

Folk Art sculpture of the head of a seal. South America 1930´s. The head is mounted over a brass base, as a way to exhibit it. The head has several crack as you can see on the pictur...

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Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base...

Art Deco bronze lamb bookends. Paul Silvestre. Marked: Silvestre, foundry mark, Susse Frères, Paris. Literature: This model is illustrated in "Animals in ...

Marcel Bouraine Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends 1930s These Art Deco bookends by Marcel Bouraine are playful pieces made of silvered bronze and moun...

20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red velvet, figure of the Ea...

Seal sculpture in bronze, circa 20th century Origin France illegible signature signed in the bronze back perfect condition with natural wear.

French bronze and marble lion figure by PAUL ÈDUARD DELABRIÉRRE. "Reclining lion." Beautiful French figure of a prostrate lion in brown patina, with a reddish marble base by sculptor...

Art Deco bookends slim deer sculpture with wooden base. They have the Hagenauer style. Art Deco dark green patinated bronze leaping deer bookends Unsigned. We have specialized in th...

Very nice Art Deco bookends, pair of monkey’s figures. Mounted over green marble bases. Perfect to use for heavy books. Signed Bourcart, France, circa ...

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture from the 1960s This charming figurine captures the essence of avian romance. Two birds, perched on a branch in a mid-century design, radiate elegance and ...

Bronze Figure "Lapin Assis" by Irénée ROCHARD (1906-1984) Beautiful French figure in patinated bronze, Art Deco of a sitting rabbit with a carrot in its mouth, with an excellent deep...

Table lamp "Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty" Materia: silver plated metal Country: France Glass: Schneider To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wir...

Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel Made in Austria Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel, late 19th/early 20th century, the figure modeled stand...

Art Deco Bookends. Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier, (French, 1849-1927). Figural Goat Bookends. Silvered Metal mounted over Green Marble bases. Nice and heav...

Pair of cast bronze hunting dogs, France, late 19th century.

Bear figure in patinated bronze with marble base signed "E. Perot" This beautiful patinated bronze figure represents a sitting bear, in the details we can see the texture of the fur ...

"Weasel" sculpture by Jan and Joël Martel (1896–1966). Patinated bronze. Theodore Menten (1972) ""The Art Deco Style"" p. 179. France, Circa 1930.

incredible surreal bird signed LENCI hand painted circa 1950. Fantastic.

An iconic acrylic sculpture by Nicolás García Uriburu, one of the most prominent artists of the Argentine pop art movement. Created in 1968, this work, titled Gato, measures 40 x 60 ...

Incredible and large pheasant in Murano glass multicolor with air bubbles and gold attributed to Barovier &Toso, perfect. Unique piece.

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass sculpture in "sfumato oro" bird circa 1950.

Porcelain rooster. Germany, early 20th century. Signed F. Eisenhofer.

This fine and powerful bronze sculpture, Lioness Carrying an Antelope, is after the work of renowned French sculptor Christophe Fratin (1801-1864). Sand-cast circa 1880, this strikin...

Art Deco bookends set by George Nilsson for Gero Netherlands Holland. Pair of Art Deco elephant bookends by George Nilsson for Gero Holland. Signed 'GN' for George Nilsson. We have ...

Incredible pair of fishes in red Murano glass by Archimede Seguso with air bubbles circa 1950.

Young bear bronze figure / Sculpture. Probably paperweight or car mascot - hood ornament. Very nice details. Very good foundry quality, with original brown patina. We have specializ...

Incredible pair of pheasants in Murano glass bicolor by ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO 1950. Unique pieces. Perfect.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

Articulated Spanish silver lobster. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of animals made of steel, copper,...

Cold-painted bronze sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century

Cold-painted bronze pheasant sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass green and yellow circa 1950 pheasant.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All...

Incredible J.C.Robert france Art Deco bronze of Frog playing golf circa 1930.

Incredible sculpture in Murano glass with gold representing a fish circa 1950.

Incredible Archimede Seguso 'sfumatto oro' Murano glass with applied parts and gold pheasant circa 1950.

Incredible Murano glass by ZANETTI "piece unique" with applied parts sculpture.

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Nice Spanish silver box in the shape of a crab, all articulated. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of a...

Incredible Seguso Vetri dArte Murano glass red fish circa 1950.

Incredible Murano glass tricolor fish vase circa 1950. Perfect.

Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure made in England. Emperor Penguin Figure in Red and Black Flambe Measures: Height: 15 centimeters Length: 6.5 centimeters Depth: 7 centimeters

Pair of Cold-painted bronze deers sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Set of 8 Cold-painted bronze monkeys band sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Bronze sculpture with marble base. Signed Comolera. France, late 19th century.

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "rubino oro"circa 1950