Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Cement
1610s European Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Metal
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Hide, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
2010s Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Iron
1950s French Vintage Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
1990s Italian Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Steel
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Art Glass
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Beech, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Metal, Wrought Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Glass, Oak