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Whimsical Polished Brass Mouse Petite Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass mouse circa 1970's brass that can be polished if desired.
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Minimalist Soapstone Whimsical Red Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical soapstone red elephant beautiful piece good luck , charm nice clean condition minimalist
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Whimsical Verdigris Finish Elephant Sculpture in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Brass cast elephant in a verdigris finish, circa 1970s beautiful and sign of good luck.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Reading Animal Sculpture, "Frog Prince"
Located in Yonkers, NY
bronze sculpture.
This animal statue is intricately designed from the frogs' webbed hands and feet to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Metal Brutal Style Owl Sculpture, circa 1960s
By Curtis Jeré, Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
welded with brass finish and orange resin eyes, well-executed sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Large Whimsical Italian Terracotta Handcrafted Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large wonderful handcrafted terracotta sculpture of a seated giraffe. Made in Italy stamped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category
20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Whimsical Original Mixed Media Tabletop Sculpture on Vintage Toaster
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magical imaginative tabletop sculpture made from a vintage toaster having white porcelain base and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Steampunk Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Plaster Animal Sculptures, Italy, Set of 3
Located in East Hampton, NY
In the Cubist style, these whimsical plaster animal sculptures of a Giraffe, Elephant and
Category
1990s Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand painted ceramic lion sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1980s. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
H 4.75 in W 4.5 in D 9.75 in
Large Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Large whimsical metal wire lion sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s. The body is black
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire large and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Animal Sculpture, Wine Cooler, Vase, Planter
By Atelier Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish modernist polished brass animal sculpture is an ultra-chic decorative piece. Use it as
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tall Danish Teak Animal Sculpture by Knud Albert, Denmark, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical large animal sculpture (dog? kangaroo? giraffe? or trippy made up animal? whatever it is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Stylized Hand-carved Fruit Wood Duck Animal Sculpture Rustic
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern whimsical hand-carved Duck made out of soft Fruit Wood.
Stunning organic animal
Category
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 16.25 in W 13 in D 6.25 in
Whimsical Owl Paperweight in Alabaster Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical rare sculpture paperweight in alabaster very collectible made in Italy, circa 1960s, Made
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Whimsical Porcelain Cat by Arabia of Finland
By Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic cat in porcelain finish by Arabia of Finland circa 1950s, great condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Whimsical Atomic Age Metal Envelope Spring Desk Holder Dog
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage metal envelope desk holder, circa 1950's cool and unique great piece of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III whimsical bronze of a playful dog & cat, Nice detail, fine casting of a dog and cat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical 1970's American California Pottery Large Camel Coin Saver
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical large ceramic camel coin saver sculpture, circa 1970s California pottery nice condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Large Mid-Century 1970s Italian Terracotta Hand Painted Whimsical Giraffe
By Bellini Studio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large mid-century terracotta hand painted glazed whimsical Giraffe posed in lying position, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 32.75 in W 27.75 in D 15.25 in
Whimsical Modernist Pair Of Elephant & Giraffe in Mate satin Porcelain Finish
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Modernist Pair Of Elephant & Giraffe in Mate satin Porcelain Finish , nice condition
Category
20th Century American Space Age Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical bronze ostrich sculpture reminiscent of the designs of Giacometti. The ostrich egg, also
Category
Vintage 1980s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
eyes, and overall how whimsical it is.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
African Mythical Dog Sculpture
By Austin Productions
Located in Miami, FL
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This eye-catching decorative animal sculpture is made of stone and plaster mix. Would enhance any
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Nicely Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful cast brass sculpture of a whimsical giraffe.
Category
Vintage 1980s Korean Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Rooster Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large Whimsical mid-century Italian object of art crafted in porcelain depicting a rooster with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Fountain Garden Turtle Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
whimsical design will be a fun and interactive animal statue for kids and guests to interact with and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Belgian Concrete Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of whimsical charm to your space with this distinctive 20th-century Belgian concrete
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Large Hollywood Regency Polychrome Elephant Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
sculpture or statue. Great whimsical decorative accessory!
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Vintage Italian Decorative Crab Sculpture 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Italian design. Crafted with attention to detail, this captivating crab sculpture adds a whimsical
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures.
Whimsical trio of handmade colorful glazed pottery cat
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Antique Balinese Carved Wood Deer Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical hand carved Balinese sculpture of a stylized deer having original paint decoration and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Balinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Petite Patinated Brass 1970s Owl Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative patinated brass sculpture lucky owl nice and heavy whimsical piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak & Wood Sheep Sculpture
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical rare sheep sculpture, handmade circa 1950s solid teak legs and face, covered with real
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wool, Teak
Brass Fish Sculpture by Rosenthall Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual and whimsical brass fish sculpture by Rosenthal Netter, hand made in Korea, ca' 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s South Korean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Charming Cast Metal Duckling Garden Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
expression is as if he is a very happy fellow and will share his joy freely with you! This whimsical vintage
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gatto Tigrato Sculpture by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sculpture in the shape of a tiger-skin cat ("gatto tigrato" in Italian) is crafted of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Protector One" Folk Art Crow Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with whimsical appeal, this late 20th century wooden crow is a delightful example
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Carved Cat Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and bold 20th century American Folk Art cared wood sculpture depicting a stylized
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Ulises Jimenez Obregon Cubist Sculpture Monkey
By Ulises Jimenez Obregon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really fabulous cubist sculpture of a monkey or chimpanzee by the noted Costa Rican artist Ulises
Category
Early 2000s Costa Rican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Silver and Amethyst Bird Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical silver bird with natural quartz crystal.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
French Ceramic Majolica Sculpture of Monkey Playing Tambourine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French ceramic majolica hand-painted pottery sculpture of a money playing the tambourine
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and whimsical vintage hand carved stag sculpture in wood, with original distressed
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Metal Parrot Form Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
As if it where a three dimensional drawing, this whimsical Mid-Century deconstructed iron bird
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Carved stone sculpture of a polar bear, signed.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful polar bear sculpture in stone, has a whimsical quality to it. The bear is carved
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, Signed c. 1970s
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, Signed c. 1970s
A exquisite vintage Mario Lopez Torres Pig
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Lisa Larson Lion Sculptures Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large lion ceramic sculptures by Lisa Larson for the Africa Series made by Gustavsberg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid Century Modern ceramic sculpture by Dominique Pouchain
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in London, GB
expertise, he rapidly became a premiere sculptor of whimsical persons and animals in clay and also in bronze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Small Bronze Midcentury Giraffe Sculptures, American Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
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These giraffe sculptures are perfect for an animal lover or collector of unique art pieces. They could
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Grafted / Painted Glazed Porcelain Tableware Decorative Sculpture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
past while enhancing your surroundings with its whimsical charm. Incorporating this sculpture into your
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
Very unique 19th century Italian fish sculpture made from antique elements. Includes a tortoise
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood, Marine turtle
Danish Modern Solid Teak Hand-Carved Duck Sculpture
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Ceramic Art Sculpture Lion in Egg Hatching Mexico
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small ceramic art sculpture with a lion in egg hatching.
Small realistic lion hatching egg
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Deer by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This whimsical sculpture of a stag is from the famed Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Life-Size Art Deco Patinated Bronze Greyhound Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
Glam, whimsical shabby chic, and transitional to name just a few. Wherever the life-size animal statue
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bill Heise Salvaged Metal Cow Sculpture, Late 20th Century
By Bill Heise
Located in Norwalk, CT
sculpture, signed "HEISE" on base.
A charming and whimsical sculpture of a longhorn cow in Bill Heise's
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Metal
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Sculpture Garlic Handmade
By Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, Arabia
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist – A stoneware sculpture of a garlic bulb – Arabia Finland ca. 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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Whimsical Animal Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical animal sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all whimsical animal sculptures available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of whimsical animal sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of whimsical animal sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency whimsical animal sculptures are of considerable interest. Some whimsical animal sculptures are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller whimsical animal sculptures, measuring 1.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Sergio Bustamante, Maitland Smith and Bitossi each produced beautiful whimsical animal sculptures that are worth considering.
How Much are Whimsical Animal Sculptures?
Whimsical animal sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $52,351.
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.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
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