Wire Animal Sculptures

Amazing and skillfully handcrafted " work of lighting ART ". This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron Arts & Crafts chandelier is another one of our recent...

Majestic antique pendant with a stunning, 20 inch alabaster shade and two sets of glass shades. Thanks to its unique design, its impressive size and its truly excellent condition this six-light alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings, both in summer and winter time. This antique light fixture could not be more original and it even comes with a set of three near-transparent glass roses shades AND a set of three amberish color glass roses shades (matching the alabaster). So you can always choose the type of glass rose shades that you think are best for the occasion, season etc. The superb condition, colorful, extra large and deep alabaster shade combined with the equally excellent glass roses are a match made in heaven. However, what takes this chandelier to the next level are the three large and gilt bronze ram sculptures at each of the three suspension points. May these meaningful symbols for determination, power and leadership inspire their new owner(s) to reach for the stars and beyond. The black veins combined with other color veins and patches in this natural mineral stone shade contrast even more beautiful when the light is switched on, because the already marvelous colorful alabaster then turns into an even warmer spectacle of colors. We could shoot a hundred photos, but you still would not be able to see the true beauty of this impressive chandelier. The unique patterns inside this hand carved shade are the work of mother nature herself and the light brings them out in their true glory. In real life our antiques always have that little bit extra and this stunning pendant is all but an exception to that rule. You can, again, take our word for it. The original and heavy gilt bronze chain and the stunning and large, gilt bronze canopy are like the icing on the cake of this incredibly rich chandelier. If you have also noticed the double rose pattern on each of the gilt bronze shackles then you must agree that whomever had this chandelier made clearly spared no expenses. And to give you an even better idea of the quality, the gilt bronze canopy alone weighs over 11 pounds lbs. To find this majestic chandelier in such excellent condition made our day, week and month and we are proud to be able to offer it to our 1stdibs clientele first. For our photos of this six-light chandelier we used three 75 watt bulbs inside the shade and one 60 watt bulb in each of the rose shades. This chandelier, however, will easily take three times 100 watts inside the shade and also easily 80 watts in each of the glass rose...

Antique papier mâché cow head dating to early 20th century, France.

If we had to summarize the work of Marie Christophe, we could argue that it is a marriage, a priori improbable, between sculpture and lightness. Light...

If we had to summarize the work of Marie Christophe, we could argue that it is a marriage, a priori improbable, between sculpture and lightness. Lightness of the material used, the i...

If we had to summarize the work of Marie Christophe, we could argue that it is a marriage, a priori improbable, between sculpture and lightness. Light...

Extremely rare shadow box wall art from the 1950's. Reminiscent of the work of Laurids Lonborg and Richard Galef, but probably Austrian. We had a t...

This adorable giant is powerfully knotted from coarse sisal rope. The position in which the tail and trunk of the elephant stand depends on the mood of its owner... Iron wire in the ...

A Pair of Contemporary, Folk Art, Life-Size, Sheep, Wirework, Garden Sculptures Hand-sculpted using multiple layers of painted galvanized wire in white and black. Each sculpture is...

Vintage cotton elephant, covered in Indian textiles, retailed in the 1950s by Harrods. Interior frame composed of wire and straw. Textiles originally s...

A folk art, life-size, fox, wirework, garden sculpture Hand-sculpted using multiple layers of painted galvanized wire in red, white and black. Each sculpture is unique. This fox is very realistic and often mistaken for the real thing, creating humour in the landscape. “These beautiful, life-size, wire-work animals bring charm and character to any garden ..” This fox can be customised and ordered individually length 91cm., 3ft height 28cm., 11" depth 15cm., 6" WIREWORK SCULPTURE...

Pair of Metal Rod & Wire Gazelle Sculptures on Metal Bases Bases Have Crackled Paint Details But are Smooth To The Touch Wrapped Wire Details Bases Are Identical In Size, But One...

This is such an interesting birdcage! I have never had this one. It is actually usable, and I have attempted to clean it. All three of the tops lift off. They have small hinges and h...

Hand-formed wire sculpture of a shimmering dragonfly, finished in bright green blue and gold enamel paint.

A rare and unusual antique natural taxidermy specimen of a Piranha. Amazon River Basin, South America, belonging to the Serrasalmidae family, Characiformes order, most likely a Red Bellied Piranha - Pygocentrus Nattereri. This exotic specimen is mounted on a simple metal wire stand with shaped base. Posed at an angle, with large painted eyes, mouth ajar, with distinctive sharp jagged vicious teeth exposed. Makes for a fascinating decorative object, intriguing curiosity, oddity, and charming coastal...

This unusual and rarely found vintage signed Curtis Jere sculpture has enameled butterflies coming from 3 wire points that sit in the original marble base. The colors of shades of se...

Massive vintage cotton elephant, covered in Indian textiles, retailed in the 1950s by Harrods. Exterior decorated in embroidered designs, tassels, tiny mirrors...

Benedetta works in many materials but is most well known for her innovative and extraordinarily wire work. Each piece starts life as flat rolled chicken wire which is gradually shape...

Black Mid-Century Modern wire metal lion sculpture, Fine Art, animal sculpture. The lion is mounted on a metal base. Felt cover underneath.   

This sculpture of a lion definitely takes his inspiration from pieces created by the iconic designer C. Jere. The body of the piece is made totally of steel. In perfect vintage condi...

Spanish life size wire figure of Don Quixote on horse (19/20th Cent)

Spanish-style life size wire bull figure resting on a black plinth (1950s).

Large table top wire horse sculpture. 1960s. Artist is unknown to us, but this is very well done and quite striking piece.

Tabletop bird sculpture. Steel and wire with applied patina. Unsigned, but very much in the style of Jere. Twenty inched tall. Mounted to a wood base and in excellent condition.