Modern Animal Sculptures
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary work, XXIst Century.
Sculpture of a horse at a walk in the style of the 19th century in composite material and Plexiglas, contemporary scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Steuben Art Glass Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Steuben Glass "Peacock" , designed by Bernard X. Wolff in 1986, blown glass with air-trap "controlled" bubbles, h. 12 in, w. 14 in, d. 3 in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Metal Bird Silhouette Decor Minimalist Accents for Modern space
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition o...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Raku Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
White and Brown Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Futuristic Horse, Unique Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Perforated Ceramic Horse, Candle, Centerpiece Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Horse Head, Unique Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Armor Horse, Silver finish, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
2 Horses, Silver Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently painted.. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done without any mold. Ha...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
2 Horses, Brown, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently painted.. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done without any mold. Ha...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
White and Pois Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dark Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Horse, White, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Horse, White, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Toucan in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they a...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Monkey Jewelry Box by Love Art Ceramic—a whimsical blend of artistry and functionality, sure to enchant any space with its charm.
Hand-sculpted with metic...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Kingfisher and Monkey sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Victor Hand sculpted by Matrinah.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant Teapot, Elephant Pitcher, Elephant Jug, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elephant pitcher - elephant jug.
A beautiful vintage pitcher in the shape of an elephant.
It's a seated elephant sculpture with his feet in front and his trunk over his head. At th...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladro 1022 Porcelain Playful Horses Sculpture
By Lladro
Located in Countryside, IL
Lladro 1022 Porcelain Playful Horses Sculpture
This sculpture measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 19 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as pos...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Ceramic Hyena and Monkey sculpture made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Hyena and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Petros Hand sculpted by Mpilo.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This col...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Contemporary "Frog Cruet Set" English Silver
Located in London, GB
A charming solid silver cruet set modelled as three seated frogs. The set made up of a salt, pepper and mustard pot all with realistic garnet eyes. The mustard pot hinged at the frog...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Life-Size Italian seated Dog Majolica Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica Ceramic white dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of majolica ceramic, hand pain...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Tall Three Fish Bronze Statue With Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tall Three Fish Bronze Statue With Marble Base. Aged bronze statues with patina all through out the fish and base. Weather Worn and in great condition. measures appox 27 x 15 x 10.5
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Patinaed Whale With Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Patinaed Whale With Marble Base. Beautiful blue patina. Aged color pallet with wear only time can do. Bronze and marble come together to make this Sculpture feel as if the vie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Colored Bronze Patinaed Lobster Over Coral Base Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze , Colored Patinaed Lobster Over Coral Base Statue. This wonderful full of life lobster statue shows the prowess and strength of the lobster over its reef. The Lobster is king...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Grazing Zebra Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
"Bronze Zebra over Marble base. The zebras are hand painted . The base has a signature behind the larger zebras. Allan Barnes 2005.
Measures approx - 14h x 19w x 10d"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Double Whale Statue Sculpture Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Bronze Double Whale Statue Sculpture. Each whale is breaching and is showing a dance between parent and child. A beautiful dance of life. Measures ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Racoon Fountain
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze Racoon Fountain. Each racoon is in a watchful pose. Each racoon is on the look out. One racoon being grounded while the other racoon being on a branch or limb of a tree. This ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian modern Black white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s
Ceramic sculpture depicting a Harlequin Great Dane sitting on ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Modernist Purple Murano Glass Figure of a Cat and The Mouse
By Livio Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1980s Figures of a Cat and a Mouse exemplify the fusion of artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Murano glassmaking traditions. Created in the 1980s, these pieces showcase t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pelican Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Pelican in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color.
Our designer creates these pieces comp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Modern Abstract Metal Matchwork Giraffe Patchwork Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Abstract Metal Matchwork Giraffe Patchwork Sculpture
Featuring a vintage baby giraffe sculpture in patchwork metal, welded, handcrafted and hand painted. Use in a nur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Sculpture Woman's Face by Umberto Mastroianni
Located in Milan, Italy
1940s "Face". Lost wax bronze. Signed.
Biography
Sculptor, painter, and printmaker Umberto Mastroianni was born in Fintana Liri, Italy, on September 21, 1910. His formal training be...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Located in Catania, IT
This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Goblet "Ironia #08" from the Façon De Ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Large 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture
Representing Pop -Art of of the 1980s, we are pleased to offer this remarkable life-size monkey sculpture that embodies both artistry and...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Unique Heron Cutlery Sculpture by Gerard Bouvier
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Unique Masterpiece: Heron Silver Plated Cutlery Sculpture by Gerard Bouvier
Elevate your space with a captivating blend of artistry and elegance - the one-of-a-kind He...
Category
1990s French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bighorn Sheep Sculpture Bench by Edna Cataldo
By Edna Cataldo
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanted world of Edna Cataldo's imagination with her bighorn ram creation. A captivating sculpture that blurs the lines between art and function. Inspired by the icon...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wool
Impressive 25" Tall Murano Art Glass Caribbean Blue Shark on a Wave Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass figure or sculpture of a shark in a very vibrant Caribbean blue color, wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Impressive Over Two Feet Tall Murano Art Glass Hot Pink Shark on a Wave Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass figure or sculpture of a shark in a very vibrant hot pink color, with cle...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swan
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swans are a delightful representation of the artistry and craftsmanship associated with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Porcelain Frog Sculpture, French Advertising Frog L'Heritier Guyot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large porcelain frog sculpture.
A 1950s French advertising object - advertising sign in the shape of a frog.
This frog is also designed as an ashtray or counter display.
Made for L'Héritier - Guyot, A french brand of Creme de cassis in Dijon France since 1845.
This large frog sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
C. Jere Brass Sculpture Birds in Flight by Curtis Freiler & Jerry Fels, c. 1994
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, signed brass "Birds in Flight" sculpture by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels for Curtis Jeré. The now iconic and emblematic "Birds in Flight" sculpture was first pro...
Category
1990s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Stylized Polar Bear Sculpture by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized polar bear sculpture by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the underside, the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Leggerezza #05" from the Façon De Veni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Cat Cave, Bordeaux House for Cats, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Cat Cave is project by Stefano Giovann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Wiseman Ceramics, Rhino Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Rhino Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. Part of the prestigious Big Five Collection, this captivati...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #2 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Bronze Enamelled Sculpture entitled "Jump Start" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
A magnificent limited edition bronze study of a lime green and black enamel tropical frog in a seated position with its head turned exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the extraordinary Elephant Vase designed by Wiseman Ndlovu, a vibrant celebration of African wildlife and artistry. Standing at an impressiv...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
'Antelope Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani'
Antelope Bottle is one of the pieces from the Africa Trophy Bottles.
"A collection of bottles with lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Ghidini 1961 Medium Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Decorative object medium in brass
"The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed.
For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a green frog in a stretched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Soldier" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a variegated blue metalic frog in a seated position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wiseman Ceramics, Leopard Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Leopard Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the revered Big Five Col...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful, Massive Orthoceras Granite Sculpture Tower
Located in Greven, DE
Unique granite sculpture with embedded fossils that are more than 280 million years old.
This beautiful, black granite tower with its beautiful Orthoceras fossils is a sculpture that...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Picasso Ceramic Sujet Colombe Madoura Edition Picasso 1959
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Munich, DE
Pablo Picasso designed Stone Vase Faience in white clay with blue and black painting, glazed. Ex. 129/500. Madoura, Edition Picasso. Madoura Plein Feu. 16 H x22 W x 10.5 D cm. Ramie ...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, VG design and laboratory department, Stefano Giovannoni, and Superego Editions. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $53 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $1,745.