Loet Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Chimpanzee Sculptures
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century bronze chimpanzee family with polished faces and aubergine Patina by Loet Vanderveen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Lion Sculpture Art Statue
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Brea, CA
Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015
It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Antelope Sculpture Art Statue
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Brea, CA
Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015, It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Baboon Sculpture Art Statue
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Brea, CA
Loet Vanderveen sculptures are in high demand and our in-stock inventory sells fast
Sculpture #155
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive bronze artist proof (AP) rhinoceros sculpture by Loet Vanderveen circa 1980s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Monkey/Orangutan Lying Down Bronze Sculpture, Signed, Numbered
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loet Vanderveen was born in Holland and worked in fashion and later living in New York, London
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 2.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Loet Vanderveen Limited Edition Bronze Kudu Sculpture # 303
By Franz Hagenauer, Loet Vanderveen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original Loet Vanderveen limited edition Bronze Kudu Sculpture, dark bronze 2-Tone with gold horn
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet VanDerVeen Art Bronze ORYX Sculpture Limited Edition Bronze #419/750
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Loet Vanderveen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Loet Vanderveen (Netherlands / American, 1921-2015) reclining Oryx, Late 20th Century Bronze
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 5.75 in W 7.38 in D 3.25 in
Loet Cast Bronze Ibex Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1477 Loet cast bronze ibex sculpture signed Loet 134/750
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Abstract Bird Sculpture in Bronze on Stunning Crystal Hexagon Base Perch
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract bronze bird sculpture crystal hexagon base
in the style of Loet Vanderveen
8.5 tall x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 8.5 in W 3.88 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Vintage Giraffe Sculptures in Bronze and Brass, circa 1970s
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Troy, MI
21" Pair Vintage Bronze Brass Figurative Giraffe Sculptures
Pair of stylized bronze giraffe
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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Art Deco Bronze Statute of a Flapper Dancer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Bronze statue depicts a flapper girl with her breasts fully exposed as she is in a semi reclining dance position. The statue is not signed , circa 1930’s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Period Panther Statue
Located in Austin, TX
Sculpture of a panther from Art Deco period France made of metal with a black marble base. This figure is in a natural walking pose and is quite eye catching. It features the origina...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marble Sculpture of Ariadne Seated on a Panther
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian white marble neoclassical figure after Dannecker.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco sculpture of a panther by M. Leducq, France 1930
By M. Leducq
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of a panther by M. Leducq.
Patinated Art metal on a Portor marble base.
France 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Maitland Smith bronze monkey carrying fruit lidded container
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Maitland Smith Cast Bronze Monkey with Lidded Basket/ Planter Pot/ Statue/ Sculpture.
The piece features cast bronze construction.
A solid lid to the basket.
Great patina.
A very ...
Category
1990s Philippine Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Paper Cut - Maurice Frécourt - Period: Early 20th Century
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Gilt bronze paper cup showing an eagle with outstretched wings.
Maurice Frécourt began working in 1890, a date often wrongly given as his birth date.
His youth and enthusiasm enabl...
Category
20th Century French Other Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture of a Panther by Demetre Chiparus France 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of a panther by Demetre Chiparus.
Art metal with beautiful patina on a marble base with inlay.
France 1930.
This panther is illustrated in:
Chiparus master of Ar...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
1950s Bronze Monkey Bowl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s bronze monkey bowl.
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Seated Monkeys
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French gilt bronze sculpture of seated monkeys, nicely detailed, two expressive sitting primates, attached to an oval bloodstone marble base, unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modernist Abstract Bronze Sculpture of a Bull on a Marble Plinth
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Modernist Abstract Bronze Sculpture of a Bull on a Marble Plinth
A nicely detailed Charging Bull, top quality bronze bull depicted in mid movement and mounted on a solid marble base...
Category
Vintage 1980s Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Bronze Monkey Smoking A Pipe
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese bronze monkey smoking a pipe. Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Jean Marc Expressionist Bronze Sculpture of a Man and Monkey on Base
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bronze sculpture, rendered in the Expressionist style, by French sculptor and ‘forgeron d'art’ (art blacksmith) Jean Marc of Cordes-sur-Ciel, created in 1961, which depicts...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
18th Century Thailand Siam Rattanakosin Bronze Lacquered and Gilded Buddha
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare representation of the Buddha of the Wednesday night between midnight and dawn:
He is seated, his right hand palm open on his right knee as a sign of acceptance of the water offe...
Category
Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 4.34 in W 1.89 in D 3.15 in
Art Nouveau bronze sculpture lady with panther by Joseph Humplik, Austria 1910
By Josef Humplik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bronze sculpture lady with panther by Joseph Humplik
AR Foundry Arthur Rubinstein, Vienna.
Bronze, patinated on a black marble base.
Austria 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 9.85 in W 4.53 in D 2.56 in
Notari Art Deco French Cubist Panther Sculpture
By A. Notari
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s Cubist sculpture of a climbing and growling panther on the prowl. Art Deco design with the artistic facet-like details are imaginative and convey a sense a strength, power and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
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Bronze Baboon Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An adorable depiction of a lounging baboon by Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015). No. 18 from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Set of Bronze Baboon Sculptures by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of two baboon sculptures by Loet Vanderveen. Bronze + patinated bronze. Signed and numbered 9
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic and Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vanderveen, Loet (Dutch 1921-2015) ceramic and bronze deer sculpture. Gilt bronze to the deer's
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Bongo Full Round Bronze Animal Sculpture Large Signed Antelope
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Bloomington, MN
Loet Vanderveen Authentic & Original Bronze Sculpture, "Bongo (Large)", listed with the Submit Best
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Imperial Bull Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Editioned Bronze with beautiful patina by wildlife master sculptor Leot Vanderveen. Ed. 144/750
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Cheetah Family
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Loet Vanderveen bronze cheetah Mother and Cubs. Approximately 20 1/2 inches long by 8 inches tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Artistic Patina Cheetah Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful bronze sculpture of a cheetah by Loet Vanderveen. The bronze sculpture has an artistic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vaderveen Recumbent Roaring Lion Bronze Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Recumbent roaring lion in a marbled amber patina with polished bronze mane.
Signed and numbered on
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Majestic Bronze Collection of Animals by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful collection of bronze animals by Loet Vanderveen. The collection represents animals that
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Elephant Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered 13/1750
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elephant bronze for the well known artist Loet Vanderveen, nice patina and is numbered 13
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen 20th Century Black Marble and Bronze Dutch Dolphins Statue
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Prato, Tuscany
marble base signed on bronze " Loet Vanderveen ". Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921 – 2015) Bronze Animal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 10.24 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in
Greater Kudu Ram Bronze Table Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen Limited Edition 750
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, bronze table sculpture of a ram, entitled "Greater Kudu
Category
1990s Dutch Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 24 in W 27 in D 13.5 in
Signed Koala Figure by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition (1047/2500) signed koala bear figure in bronze with a silver patina by Loet
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Panda Bear Figure by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition (838/2500) signed panda bear figure in bronze with black and gold patina by Loet
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Giraffe Family Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Giraffe Family Bronze Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen. Editioned 181/750. Loet Vanderveen is
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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Running Chetahs Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Bronze Sculpture of Two Chetahs Running by Loet Vanderveen.
Loet
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Deer Sculpture Signed Loet
Located in New York, NY
Bronze deer sculpture signed: Loet.
12/750 Loet Vanderveen (1921-2015) was born in Rotterdam
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Loet Vanderveen bronze ballerina on horse 1974
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully executed bronze in a limited edition by the noted artist Loet Vabderveen.
His
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Horse Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Horse Sculpture on lucite. Signed and numbered. Edition 72/500.
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Panther on Acrylic Block
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Striking bronze panther looking around the acrylic wall it is standing on. Designed by 20th century
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Koala Bronze Wildlife Sculpture Signed Numbered
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015) Bronze Artistic Patina Koala Bronze 2-Tone Wildlife Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen "Bongo Recumbent Antelope" Bronze Figure
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Outstanding stylized antelope figure in deep dark patinated bronze. Edition of 79/250. Very good
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Loet Vanderveen "Reclining Horse" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Tustin, CA
Modern and elegant, Loet Vanderveen limited edition, signed bronze sculpture, "Reclining Horse
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Giraffe Bronze Sculpture, Signed Numbered 226/2500
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful giraffe bronze for the well known artist Loet Vanderveen, nice patina and is numbered 226
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Polar Bear Sculpture Art Statue
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Brea, CA
Vanderveen 1921-2015, Loet Vanderveen was a true artistic genius.
Sculpture #361
Limited Edition Bronze
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Loet Vanderveen "Walrus" Bronze 2 Tone Wildlife Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Tustin, CA
Modern and elegant, Loet Vanderveen limited edition, signed bronze sculpture, "Walrus" depicts a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Loet Vanderveen "Large Polar Bear" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Tustin, CA
Modern and elegant, Loet Vanderveen limited edition, signed bronze sculpture, "Large Polar Bear
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Loet Vanderveen Limited Edition of a Bronze Horse Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Loet Vaderveen (Netherlands, 1921-2015) bronze sculpture of a horse on a stainless plate over a
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Loet Vanderveen "Panther, Classic" Two-Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Tustin, CA
Modern and elegant, Loet Vanderveen limited edition, signed estate bronze sculpture, "Panther
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Large Loet Vanderveen Mid-Century Modern Bronze Seated Camel Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large limited-edition recumbent camel bronze sculpture by Loet Vanderveen.
With a fantastic
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.5 in W 23.25 in D 9.25 in
Massive Large Bronze Black Panther Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen Signed & Number
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking beautiful large bronze black panther bronze sculpture by artist Loet Vanderveen, signed
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 9 in W 26.75 in D 8 in
Large Bronze Long Horn Antelope Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen Signed & Number
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Large bronze long horn antelope sculpture by Loet Vanderveen signed and number, beautiful marble
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.5 in W 14 in D 8 in
Original Loet Vanderveen "Elephant and Baby" Bronze 2-Tone Wildlife Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Tustin, CA
Modern and elegant, Loet Vanderveen limited edition, signed bronze sculpture, "Elephant and Baby
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7 in W 6.25 in D 10 in
Original Loet Vanderveen "Classic Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Tustin, CA
Modern and elegant, Loet Vanderveen limited edition, signed bronze sculpture, "Classic Polar Bear
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 3.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
Bronze Limited Edition Koala Bear in Tree Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition koala bear in tree sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1980s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Original Loet Vanderveen "Small Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Tustin, CA
Modern and elegant, Loet Vanderveen limited edition, signed bronze sculpture, "Small Polar Bear
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Signed Sable Antelope Figure by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition signed sable antelope figure in bronze by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. Polished
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Sable Antelope Figure by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition signed sable antelope figure in bronze by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. Polished
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Walrus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze walrus sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1970s. The piece is signed "Loet" and numbered
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Horse Sculpture Attributed to Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in New York, NY
A large bronze sculpture with a brass mane attributed to Loet Vanderveen. Unsigned.
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Titled "Classic Horse". This piece is number 1694 of a limited edition of 2500. Marked "Loet 1694
Category
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Great Modernist Rhino Sculpture signed Loet
Located in New York, NY
An incredible bronze sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, the noted wildlife sculptor. This piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Cougar Stretching by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Loet Vanderveen was born in 1921 in Rotterdam, Holland. He lived near the Rotterdam zoo and that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Loet Vanderveen was born in 1921 in Rotterdam, Holland. He lived near the Rotterdam zoo and that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Loet Vanderveen was born in 1921 in Rotterdam, Holland. He lived near the Rotterdam zoo and that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Horses by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Loet Vanderveen was born in 1921 in Rotterdam, Holland. He lived near the Rotterdam zoo and that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Loet Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of loet bronze on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and stone, every piece of loet bronze was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of loet bronze, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of loet bronze that is appealing in its simplicity, but Loet Vanderveen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Loet Bronze?
Prices for a piece of loet bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $256 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,003.
Finding the Right animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
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Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.