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Mid Century Brass Penguin

Modernist Brass Penguin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist brass penguin sculpture with a gorgeous natural patina, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Modernist Brass Penguin Sculpture
Modernist Brass Penguin Sculpture
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage 1970s Brass Penguin Lamp Attributed to Willy Daro
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1970s mounted brass penguin lamp. Possibly made in France by Willy Daro. Last photos show a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Walter Bosse figurine Penguin brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Penguin. New production made in Austria. The figurine is special in its own way and requires 14
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Sergio Bustamante Large Sculpture of a Penguin in Brass and Copper
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Dallas, TX
. This charming pieces is composed of copper and brass.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Small Penguin by Walter Bosse, Around 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Small penguin by Walter bosse, around 1950s Marked Austria on Bottom Original condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Small Walter Bosse Penguin Figurine Vienna around 1950s ' Marked '
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse penguin figurine vienna around 1950s ( Marked ) Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Bottle Opener Shows an Penguin by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle opener shows an penguin by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Bottle Opener Shows an Penguin by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle opener shows an penguin by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s. Original condition (J B).
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

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Hollywood Regency Brass Penguin Sculpture
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1970s Brass Penguin Sculpture
1970s Brass Penguin Sculpture
H 7.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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Mid Century Brass Penguin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century brass penguin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and bronze, every mid century brass penguin was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century brass penguin — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century brass penguin bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century brass penguin over the years, but those crafted by Herta Baller, Walter Bosse and Sergio Bustamante are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Brass Penguin?

Prices for a mid century brass penguin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $280.