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24k Gold Animals

Giulia Mangani 24K Gold Embellished Porcelain Parrot
Giulia Mangani 24K Gold Embellished Porcelain Parrot

Giulia Mangani 24K Gold Embellished Porcelain Parrot

By Giulia Mangani

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large Giulia Mangani porcelain parrot on a goldtone steel stand and black plinth.The parrot hand painted in vivid colors and embellished with 24K gold details. Marked as shown. Dime...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Claude Victor Boeltz “Pegasus” 24k Gold Electroplate, Bronze Quartz Sculpture
Claude Victor Boeltz “Pegasus” 24k Gold Electroplate, Bronze Quartz Sculpture

Claude Victor Boeltz “Pegasus” 24k Gold Electroplate, Bronze Quartz Sculpture

Located in Louisville, KY

A commanding and highly sculptural work by Claude Victor Boeltz, this limited-edition “Pegasus” is executed in 24-karat gold electroplated bronze, rising in dramatic ascent above a s...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze

Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label
Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label

Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label

By Marcolin Art Crystal

Located in Warrenton, OR

Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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Cherry ang gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish
Cherry ang gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish

Cherry ang gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in

Cherry ang gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Vicenza, IT

Presenting "Donky," an exquisite contemporary sculpture meticulously crafted from fine ceramic and embellished with a lavish layer of hand-painted 24k gold, skillfully executed by t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

White and gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish
White and gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish

White and gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in

White and gold donky sculpture, ceramic and 24k gold finish

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Vicenza, IT

Presenting "Donky," an exquisite contemporary sculpture meticulously crafted from fine ceramic and embellished with a lavish layer of hand-painted 24k gold, skillfully executed by t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy
African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy

African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in

African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy

By VG-VGnewtrend

Located in Treviso, Treviso

In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and k...

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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Street Bull Big in Ceramic, Matt Gold 24K, Italy
Wall Street Bull Big in Ceramic, Matt Gold 24K, Italy

Wall Street Bull Big in Ceramic, Matt Gold 24K, Italy

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 6.3 in

Wall Street Bull Big in Ceramic, Matt Gold 24K, Italy

By VG-VGnewtrend

Located in Treviso, Treviso

In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and k...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Street Bull Small in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K, Italy
Wall Street Bull Small in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K, Italy

Wall Street Bull Small in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K, Italy

Unavailable

H 6.3 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Wall Street Bull Small in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K, Italy

By VG-VGnewtrend

Located in Treviso, Treviso

In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and k...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Spectacular Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird with 24K Gold Flecks
Spectacular Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird with 24K Gold Flecks

Spectacular Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird with 24K Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

This spectacular Mid-Century hand blown Murano glass tropical bird in brilliant green atop a stylized branch with 24K gold flecks in the beak and branch.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Rare Miniature Sculpture by Joseph Addotta Gold Plated Bronze Giraffe Signed
Rare Miniature Sculpture by Joseph Addotta Gold Plated Bronze Giraffe Signed

Rare Miniature Sculpture by Joseph Addotta Gold Plated Bronze Giraffe Signed

By Joseph Addotta

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and unique miniature sculpture of a giraffe signed and numbered, by California artist Joseph Addotta, 24-karat gold-plated over bronze signed and numbered.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

24k Gold, Bronze

1980s Valaurie Blue Ceramic Eagle Bird Sculpture 24k Gold Italian France
1980s Valaurie Blue Ceramic Eagle Bird Sculpture 24k Gold Italian France

1980s Valaurie Blue Ceramic Eagle Bird Sculpture 24k Gold Italian France

Located in London, GB

This nature inspired ceramic glazed eagle was made in Valaurie, South of France which is well known for Picasso's work and live village during his ceramic experimentation years and w...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Modern Ceramic Sculpture Frenchie Title 24k Gold Bone Homage to Damien Hirst
Modern Ceramic Sculpture Frenchie Title 24k Gold Bone Homage to Damien Hirst

Modern Ceramic Sculpture Frenchie Title 24k Gold Bone Homage to Damien Hirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This 24k gold titled Frenchie sculpture with bone up for consideration. The gold creates the ultimate "prize" piece for any home. This is the perfect piece for any frenchie lover. D...

Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair Of Stunning Murano Glass Bird Sculptures With 24k Gold Dust
Pair Of Stunning Murano Glass Bird Sculptures With 24k Gold Dust

Pair Of Stunning Murano Glass Bird Sculptures With 24k Gold Dust

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Mid-Century Modernist handblown Murano sculptures represent two birds, apparently cormorants, in stunning handblown glass replete with gold dust and affixed to a clear b...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Miniature Sculpture by Joseph Addotta Gold¬-Plated Bronze Frog Signed
Rare Miniature Sculpture by Joseph Addotta Gold¬-Plated Bronze Frog Signed

Rare Miniature Sculpture by Joseph Addotta Gold¬-Plated Bronze Frog Signed

By Joseph Addotta

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and unique miniature sculpture of a frog signed and numbered, by California artist Joseph Addotta, 24-karat gold-plated over bronze signed and numbered.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

24k Gold, Bronze

Vintage Lunch at the Ritz Animal Safari Tiger Themed Brooch/ Pendant
Vintage Lunch at the Ritz Animal Safari Tiger Themed Brooch/ Pendant

Vintage Lunch at the Ritz Animal Safari Tiger Themed Brooch/ Pendant

By Lunch at the Ritz

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Lunch at the Ritz Animal Safari Tiger Themed Brooch/ Pendant in good condition can us light cleaning, this is a large brooch please see photos for best condition details D...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Other, 24k Gold, Brass

Impressive Murano Tiger Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini
Impressive Murano Tiger Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini

Impressive Murano Tiger Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Brussels, BE

Heavy and huge piece of glass by Vetreria Alfredo Barbini. Circa 1950. Ref: "Animaux en verre" ( Marina Barovier & Attilia Dorigato) p.91.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

24k Gold

Hilat Bracelet
Hilat Bracelet

Hilat Bracelet

Located in Richardson, TX

Estate 24K yellow gold babylon hinged animal patterned bracelet, by Hilat. 41.2 dwt.

Category

2010s Unknown Bangles

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

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24k Gold Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 24k gold animals available for sale. Frequently made of glass, metal and gold, all 24k gold animals available were constructed with great care. 24k gold animals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Empire 24k gold animals are consistently popular styles. 24k gold animals have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joseph Addotta, Christopher Ross and Licio Zanetti are consistently popular.

How Much are 24k Gold Animals?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $668, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $16,311 highest priced.

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.

Questions About 24k Gold Animals

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    24k gold is pure gold. Pure gold means 24 out of the 24 karats of an item are gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    24k Chinese gold is simply 24 karat gold, also known as pure gold that has not had an alloy added to it. Because of this, it features a vibrant yellow color and is very soft. It is commonly used in China for jewelry, statues and other decorations. Browse a collection of 24k Chinese gold pieces from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a Krugerrand coin is not 24 karat gold but rather a 22 karat gold coin. The other two parts of the coin are a copper alloy used to increase the coin’s durability, scratch resistance and give the coin a slightly orange-gold hue. Shop a wide selection of collectible Krugerrand coins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because a karat is 1/24 part of pure gold by weight, 24K gold is the purest type of gold available and extremely valuable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between 24K gold and 18K gold is how much pure gold the metals contain. Something made of 24-karat gold is 99.9% pure gold, while 18-karat gold items are 75% gold and 25% alloy metals. Generally, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant due to the presence of alloy metals. On the other hand, 24-karat gold tends to be more richly colored and expensive. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not 24 karat gold is suitable for jewelry making will depend on your lifestyle and jewelry needs. Because 24 karat gold is pure gold, it is not often used for jewelry because it’s softer and less durable than mixed metal gold. However, it’s highly favored for home decor accents due to its bright yellow hue. Shop a collection of 24 karat gold pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether a 24K gold ring is worth it depends on your preferences and personal opinions. Because 24-karat gold is pure gold with no alloy metals added, it shows off a rich color that many people find appealing. However, 24-karat gold is more expensive than other alloys and is more prone to scratching and wear than alloys like 18-karat and 14-karat gold. As a result, you may prefer an alloy if you're looking for a piece of jewelry to wear daily. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can wear 24K gold everyday depends on your daily activities. Because 24-karat gold is more prone to scratching and damage than other alloys like 14- and 18-karat, you may want to avoid wearing it whenever you're doing something that could result in a piece getting scratched or bumped. Find a selection of 24-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, you can buy 24k gold jewelry. However, 24-karat gold is a much less commonly used material than 14-karat and 18-karat gold. As 100% pure gold, 24-karat gold tends to be softer and more susceptible to scratching and breakage, making alloys a more popular pick for jewelry makers to use when crafting pieces. Find a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Rolex does not make 24K gold watches. 24K gold is simply too soft for practical, everyday use and many people love to wear their Rolex watches on an everyday basis. All modern Rolex watches are made of 18K gold and you’ll find some older models made of 14K gold. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, 24K gold jewelry may be worth something. Because 24-karat gold is the purest gold, pieces crafted out of it can often be sold for scrap. How much you can expect to receive for items depends on their weight. In some cases, 24-karat gold jewelry may be worth even more due to its age, maker, style, type and other factors. Consider having a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate your jewelry before selling it. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 24K gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 24 karat gold is 100 percent pure gold with no other metals mixed in. It’s known for its distinctive bright yellow color and is the highest karat of gold available. Browse a variety of 24 karat gold jewelry and home decor pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The term 14K gold, or 14-karat gold, refers to a type of gold alloy. The term alloy means a metal made of two or more base metals. In the case of 14-karat gold, 58.5% of the content is pure gold, and the remaining 41.5% is alloy metal. Due to the strength of the metal, many jewelry makers use 14-karat gold in their pieces. Find a wide variety of 14-karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 19 karat gold is real gold and is made of 19 parts gold and five parts other metals. 19 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 19 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between 14K gold and 14K Italian gold is the place of production. Both types of jewelry feature 14-karat gold, an alloy that is 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy metals. However, Italian gold pieces come specifically from artisans, workshops and factories located in Italy. You can find 14-karat gold made in many other countries. Shop a diverse assortment of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between 10K and 14K gold is how much of the metal's content is pure gold versus alloy metal. 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% alloy, while 10K gold is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% alloy. Due to the increased amount of alloy metal, 10K gold tends to be stronger than 14K. On the other hand, the increased gold content of 14K gives the metal a richer color and a generally higher value. Explore a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not 18K gold wears off depends on how it's made. The finish will not wear off of a piece of jewelry or another object made entirely out of 18K gold. However, wear can occur on pieces that feature 18K gold plating, a thin layer of gold applied over another type of metal. You'll find a large selection of gold jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    21K gold does not rust or tarnish. This highly-desirable metal resists oxygen, meaning that it does not easily rust or tarnish. This is part of the reason that gold is such a popular metal for jewelry. Shop a collection of 21k jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    18K Italy gold is 18-karat gold produced in Italy. Karats tell you how much of a piece of metal is genuine gold. In the case of 18-karat gold, 18 parts are pure gold, and six parts are other metals. This makes 18-karat pieces 75 percent gold. You'll find a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.