1951 Mario Ferrari Italian Studio Art Bronze Snail Sculpture - Desk Object
By Loet Vanderveen, Franz Bergmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mario Ferrari bronze, 1951 bronze, Italian studio bronze, Italian animalier sculpture, bronze snail sculpture, gastropod figurine, realistic animal bronze, Aligi Sassu, Edouard Marce...
Bronze
1950 Barbini Style Murano Art Glass Pink Gold Flecks Italian Bird Sculpture
By Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Murano blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird, animal sculpture, figurine or paperweight on clear base.
Gold Leaf
Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture Stamped Ronzan
Located in Houston, TX
Ronzan ceramics, founded by Giovanni Ronzan near Bassano del Grappa, Italy, in the 1940s, are highly collectible mid-century Italian porcelain known for detailed, hand-painted animal...
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Bronze Dog Shaped Top Hat Match Holder Striker Figure
Located in Greven, DE
Bronze allowed for intricate designs, and many pieces were adorned with figurines, animals, floral motifs, or mythological themes, reflecting popular Victorian styles such as Gothic ...
Bronze
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Well-known are her rubber figurines, accordion animals and inflatable toys. Her legendary work is represented in the collections of museums around the world, for example in collectio...
Plastic
Genuine Opal Bear Sculpture, Hand Carved in Peru, Unique Gemstone Art
Located in New York, NY
Features & Highlights Genuine Peruvian opal bear carving Hand carved with detailed features and smooth polish Natural opal coloration with soft, soothing tones Ideal for collectors ...
Opal
Art deco Table Lamp, Sing: Made in Austria "Keramos", 1920 in Ceramic
By Kéramos
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
The company manufactured luxury items, Faiences, Majolica (figurines, animal sculptures, lamps, vases and trinket boxes) and was represented the the Art Exhibition in Paris in 1925 (...
Ceramic
Antique European Cast Silver Cow Figurine
Located in New York, NY
European cast silver bovine figurine, ca 1910. A sturdy cow with dimpled, saggy skin and drooping tail; direct expression with funny, flexed ears. Stands on firmly planted hoofs. Snu...
Silver
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Bear Figurine, Denmark, designed 1931
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Many of Kyhn’s finest works were created at Royal Copenhagen between 1923 and 1935 and contributed significantly to the manufactory’s success at the 1925 Paris Exposition. In fact, a...
Stoneware
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Bear Figurine, Denmark, designed 1929
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Many of Kyhn’s finest works were created at Royal Copenhagen between 1923 and 1935 and indeed, contributed significantly to the manufactory’s success at the 1925 Paris Exposition. In...
Stoneware
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Bears Fighting Figurine, Denmark, designed 1930
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in New York, NY
Many of Kyhn’s finest works were created at Royal Copenhagen between 1923 and 1935 and contributed significantly to the manufactory’s success at the 1925 Paris Exposition. In fact, a...
Stoneware
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Deer and Doe Figurine, Denmark, designed in 1957
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Many of Kyhn’s finest works were created at Royal Copenhagen between 1923 and 1935 and indeed, contributed significantly to the manufactory’s success at the 1925 Paris Exposition. In...
Stoneware
Walter Bosse Salt Pepper Donkey Set, Black Brass Teak Wood, Hertha Baller, 1950
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
About Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller: Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904–December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his ...
Brass
Walter Bosse Toothpick Holder Donkey Set, Black Brass Glass, Hertha Baller, 1950
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
About Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller: Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904–December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his ...
Brass
Walter Bosse Cow Candleholder, Hertha Baller, Blackened Brass, 1960
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
About Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller: Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904-December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his ...
Brass
$165Sale Price|40% Off
Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Horse Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely horse foal sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller. In good condition with charming patina. We offer more Walter Bosse br...
Brass
$162Sale Price|40% Off
Walter Bosse Midcentury Baby Cow Brass Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely calf / baby cow sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, Austria. In very good condition with marginal patina.
Brass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.