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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Picasso Ceramic Sujet Colombe Madoura Edition Picasso 1959
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

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Ceramic

Wiseman Ceramics, Buffalo Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Buffalo Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the celebrated Big Five Collection emerges a captiva...
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2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Elephant Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Virginia. Part of the Big Five Collection, this ceramic masterpiece capt...
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2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century "Verso la vita" by Le Bertetti Woman in Glazed Porcelain Italy 30s
Located in Palermo, IT
"Verso la vita", artwork by Clelia Bertetti, Lenci school, signed "Le Bertetti", Turin, 1930s. Glazed porcelain figurine depicting a woman blowing in the wind on the bow of a boat. S...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Handmade sheep white wool plush by Hans-Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Handmade sheep in curly white fur and black colored wool. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany. Originally used as a stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Wool, Beech, Glass

Vintage Set 3 Mid Century Modern Red and Black Enamel Sterling Silver Ladybugs
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Vintage Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Red and Black Enamel Sterling Silver Ladybugs. Beautifully Hand crafted in solid Sterling Silver, enameled in Red and Black. Raised des...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Enamel

Medium size French horse model in genuine leather, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Horse sculpture / model made of genuine leather from the 1960s or 1970s. Well made with good proportions and details. Very decorative and would be a fun and cool piece for any kind o...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Wooden Crane Bird Sculpture with Suspended Skull
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Majestic semi-peculiar and possibly up-cycled/repurposed sculpture. It depicts a detailed crane in carved dark brown wood with glass eyes holding a suspended skull in white bone from...
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20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bakelite

PAIR OF TERRACOTTA RHINOS BY ALBRECHT DURER 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF TERRACOTTA RHINOS BY ALBRECHT DURER 20th Century HEIGHT 37 cm WIDTH 80 cm DEPTH 27 cm WEIGHT 22 kg ARTIST / CREATOR / ARCHITECT Albrecht Dürer (Nuremberg, 21 May 1471 – Nure...
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

THE INDIAN TUSCANY TERRACOTTA RHINO FROM ASSAM 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
THE INDIAN TUSCANY TERRACOTTA RHINO FROM ASSAM 20th Century Florence - Italy Typical Indian Rhinoceros from Assam. HEIGHT 35 cm WIDTH 27 cm LENGTH 37 cm WEIGHT 15 Kg MATERIAL Terracotta
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

PAIR OF DRAGONS IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF DRAGONS IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 20th Century with ‘eagle’ contrast of 833 thousandths, dated 1938-1984. Approx total weight: 888 g Dim.: 16 x 17 cm good conditions
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20th Century Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver

ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century in silver metal and shell, eyes in colored glass. Slight wear. Dim.: 39 x 50 cm
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Frederick Weinberg Attributed Brass Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large Frederick Weinberg Attributed Archaic Etruscan style brass horse sculpture. 17" H x 14" L x 2.75" D.
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20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Modern Cheetah Large Ceramic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Modern large ceramic sculpture of a seated cheetah, apparently unsigned, older restorations to tail. 23.25" H x 21" W x 11" D.
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20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Coniglieschio Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Coniglieschio model glazed ceramic sculpture from The Pop Will Eat Himself Collection by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. Bio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

1930 Gino Cosentino Litoceramica Piccinelli scultura italiana Gatto
Located in Brescia, IT
Scultura Gino cosentino Litoceramica Piccinelli Italy, 1930 Gatto in litoceramica Base in legno con targhetta metallica Perfetto stato di conservazione Nessun restauro
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

21st Century Gorilla Bronze Sculpture CONGO by Pierre-Jean Chabert
By Pierre Jean Chabert
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Gorilla sculpture CONGO by Jean-Pierre Chabert from France Bronze Sculpture Gorilla bust Rosini Foundry OUR STATEMENT “Pierre Jean Chabert shakes the codes of animal...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs Circa 1970s Of larger size and scale, a unique well cast, highly detailed bronze of four tree frogs in situ, balanced...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Henri Bargas : "Polar bear, original terracota, unique piece C.1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Henri BARGAS (XXth C., France) : "Polar bear" Original patinated terracota Signed : "H. BARGAS" France, Art Déco period circa 1930 Dimensions Height = 9.5 cm Width = 19 cm Dept...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair of 20th Century Life Size Pink Striated Marble Baby Giraffes
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary pair of life-size striated salmon pink marble baby giraffe calves have been hand-carved. Both sculptures were diligently carved from a single slab of marble. The s...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Modernist Solid Brass Bear Sculptures
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Modernist bear sculpture composed of solid, polished brass.
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Early 2000s American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Unique pink colored Decorative Balloon Dog Sculptures Bookend
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pink colored Balloon Dog sculpture book end or decorative object. It is a bookend consisting of 2 parts, a front and a back part. Nice addition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Pink Flamingo Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, new 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Pink Flamingo in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a pink different shades. The flamingo lives in Italy especially in Sicily. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Handmade wool lamb by Hanns-Peter Krafft. Germany 1970s.
Located in Köln, NW
Rare wool lamb by Hanns-Peter Krafft. Germany 1970s. The lamb was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech wood. The entire production took place in Ge...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Glass, Wood

American Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington “Lioness and Cubs” Bronze Sculpture
By Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, Gorham
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANNA VAUGHN HYATT HUNTINGTON United States, 1876-1973 "Lioness and Cubs" Sand-cast patinated bronze signed on the back "Anna V. Hyatt Sc", "4", "Q9", "G [lion] C" (Gorham foundry ...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Leather Elephant By Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
A leather elephant stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Circa 1960s - 1970s Hand stitched leather with floppy ears leather tusks and tassel tail A unique example with rea...
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1960s English Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Louis Mendez Two Ceramic Fish Form Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), Two Ceramic Fish Form Sculptures, one mounted on wood base, both unsigned.
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Bonobo Monkey Head Sculpture in Terracotta Signed and Dated - Italy 2019
Located in Milano, IT
This realistic work, made of terracotta, comes from the hands of artist Angelo Zanella, a contemporary artist dedicated to sculpture and painting. Able to make paintings of any size...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

1970s Modernist Mini Elephant Sculpture Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Mini Wood Elephant Sculpture 4 h x 3 w x 2.25 d Original preowned unrestored vintage condition Refer to all images
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture Set of Two
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture two fish sculpture Signed 11.5 long x 3.25 w x 4 h Original preowned unrestored vintage condition ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Bronze Group Sculpture Of Gulls
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Group Sculpture of Gulls. It depicts a large bronze sculpture of a group of gulls emigrating over the sea while another one is standing over some rocks. The sculptur...
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20th Century Korean Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A Tessellated Marble Seahorse By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Highly decorative tessellated marble seahorse sculpture by Maitland Smith USA. Unusual and finished in a cream marble with marble and stone finished mount.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

A large Marble Perched Crane Sculpture By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large perched crane bird sculpture in tessellated Emporador marble and brass by Maitland Smith USA. Great scale, size and caught in perfect movement this modernist stylised sculptu...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Bronzed Resin Jailbird Sculpture, 1982
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Bronzed Resin Jailbird Sculpture, 1982. Illegible signature.
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Seated Rabbit" by L S Arman
Located in London, GB
An attractive modern limited edition bronze study of a resting rabbit with excellent smooth tactile surface and good colour, signed, numbered and stamped Landowski Foundry ~ Cire Per...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century L. Rosin (attr.) Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body in smoky green Murano glass on a cubic black glass pedestal. The artwork, created in the 1970s, can be attributed to the Murano...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

A Pair Of Marble Elephants By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated Italian Emporador Marble and brass tusked elephants by Maitland Smith. Seated with up turned trunks, on black marble bases.
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century. This statue depicting a galloping horse is a beautiful collector...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Vittorio Gentile White Carrara Marble Sculpture , Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
"Nudo di donna" beautiful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body, in white Carrara marble with pink shades. The artwork, characterized by curved volumes on a geometric support in grey marble. Manufacture of the Italian master Vittorio Gentile in 60s, signed lower side. VITTORIO GENTILE (1939 - 2022) Born in 1939, he was interested in the transformation of stone and form since he was a child. At 25 he established himself as a point of reference for a genre sculpture based on research, on morphoglobalism. He understood the sphere as an expansive figure and achieved important successes in Rome and the United States. It is the years of famous sculptures such as "Il Ratto", "Il Torso" that place him among the great contemporary interpreters. A success that will continue in the 80s and 90s and which will culminate in the great exhibition at the Vittoriano in 2003. Vittorio Gentile's forms have an organic genesis. They chase tensions and movements of bodies, abstractions, robust surfaces of shoulders, buttocks, torsos. The monument to Giovanni Falcone...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Owl Lucite and Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite encased hand carved wood owl, circa late-20th century, Canada. Owl is wood card and encased in Lucite with a prism-like design. Piece is marked 'hand-carved', 'Made in Canad...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite, Wood

Handmade large white wooly sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany.
Located in Köln, NW
A large life -size white wool sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany. The sheep was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech wood. The entire production took place in Germany circa 1970. The sheep originally served as a stool but are now sought after as beautiful Design objects for interiors. The wood has a beautiful grain. The smaller black paintings...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Wool, Glass, Wood

Toucan 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

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Ceramic, Paint

Porcelain Scrooge Mc Duck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Porcelain Scrooge Mc Duck Figurine. A vintage glazed porcelain sculpture Made in Spain circa 1960 - 1980. Has stamps under. Disney character - Scrooge Mc Duck - Dagobert Duck - Donald Duck. In beautiful colors blue - beige and white with the typical top hat, glasses, walking stick and sideburns. In beautiful condition with minor craquelé. Disney Collectables...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Elephant Ring Holder - Cast Metal with Powder Coat - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage table top 'objet de vertu' blue elephant ring holder - crystal inset eyes - cast metal with powder coat matte enamel finish - painted detail to the head - unsigned - South As...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

Ceramic Sculpture of a Fantasy Bird - Mangani Firenze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large ceramic figurine of a fantasy bird. Marked Mangani. Hand painted. The figure is in good condition. Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm and 28 cm tall. Free shipping.
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Handmade white woolly sheep by Hans -Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany.
Located in Köln, NW
A white wool sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany. The sheep was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech. The entire production took place in Germany. The sheep originally served as a stool but are now sought after as beautiful Design Objects for Interiors. The wood has a beautiful grain. This sheep is the smaller model, which is approx. 62 cm high. Slight signs of age-related wear, some minor wear to the fur. The smaller black paintings...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Leather, Wool, Glass

Large Silver, Vermeil and Diamond Model of a Lion by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Large silver, vermeil and diamond model of a lion by Asprey English, c. 1980 Lion: Height 12cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm Case: Height 19cm, width 49c...
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20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

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Vermeil, Silver

Italian Murano Glass Sculpute by Seguso Vetri D'arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass sculpture produced by Seguso Vetri D'arte. Signed at the base. About Seguso Seguso is among the oldest glass-making dynasties on the island of Murano, whose family trad...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Late 20th Century Murano Art Glass Pelican Sculpture, Attrib to Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Contemporary style art glass sculpture, unsigned, attributed to Gambaro & Poggi, of Murano. Opaque alabaster glass in shades of blue and white forming a pelican. Made in Italy, cir...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
By Umberto Ghersi
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, 1960. Signed. Biography: Son of the ceramist Angelo and descendant of a family of Albisola majolica makers Umberto Ghersi, born in 1913 in Albis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Striking Pair of Large Brass Sculptures of Giraffes
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of outstanding giraffe sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
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1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Bull with Red Horns, in Glass, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The charm of the shapes is enhanced by the material with which the collection is made: glass. Transparency, lightness and shine meet the design, transforming into sculptured objects...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Couple of "To the beach" Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This pieces are unique and handmade without mold. The girl and the boy are ready to go to the beach! Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. Any piece...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Table Tennis Man, Going to the beach in summer. Handmade with no mold. Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Every piece is handmade without mold! Our designer creates these pieces c...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Swimming suit Woman, Going to the beach in summer. Handmade with no mold. Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color. Every piece is handmade without mold! Our designer creates these piec...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Steuben Crystal Lion With Base & Original Box
Located in Toledo, OH
Steuben crystal laying lion with pedestal and original leather box. Designed by Lloyd Atkins circa 1986. No damage or scratches to crystal. Leather box ha...
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20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Gilded Fibreglass Horse Head Sculpture, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fiberglass sculpture representing a bust of golden horse, animal sculpture, modern production of beautiful quality. Estimated production time: 1 to 2 weeks. H: 25cm, W: 10cm, D: 8cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Bronze Horses Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s cast bronze horses sculpture by renowned designers Curtis Jerè. The sculpture has a beautiful patina and its mounted on a wooden lacquer base. The sculpture is s...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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.

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