Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mid century carved marble hippo sculpture. Modern sculpture of a hippopotamus carved from green granite.
Marble
Granite Hippo Bookends, Hand-Carved, Prehistoric Style, Finland, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Granite Hippo bookends . so decorative . Hand carved . 1980s Finland .
Granite
Early 20th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique hippopotamus sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1920. The detailed leather figure standing on his four legs is in excellent condition and adorns a rich ol...
Leather
$11,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, 16th Cent
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 16th Century Italian wood carved figures of Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, two of the four original Doctors of the Church.
Wood
Very Fine Carved Polychromed Figure of a Bishop Saint, circa 17th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Augustine of Hippo, carved in the round and richly finished in gold leaf and polychromy.
Wood
Portuguese Pair of Carved Stone Hippos
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent and unique pair of Portuguese carved stone hippos. Each carved with realistic facial impression.
Stone
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
Hippo Chair Made in 2154 Minutes by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Design
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Everyday functional art handmade, customised design Say ‘Au Revoir’ to the expected, and a big hello to Diego Faivre’s Minute Manufacture designs. Offering an intimate insight ...
Clay, Acrylic, Foam
Whimsical Soap Stone Solid Carved Hippo Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool black soapstone sculpture of a hippo, circa 1980s great condition.
Soapstone
Hand Carved Wooden Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand-carved hippo figurine that displays rich color that over the years has been patinated to the point of perfection.
Wood
Stone Cold Hippo: A Carved Wonder from Mozambique
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved soapstone hippo originates from Mozambique, showcasing the region’s rich tradition of stone craftsmanship.
Soapstone
Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Located in New York, NY
This charming 12-inch hippopotamus sculpture is hand-carved from richly veined, dark green soapstone native to Zimbabwe, known for its smooth polish and natural marbling with earthy ...
Stone
Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large hand carved solid teak wood hippopotamus or hippo sculpture, exudes warmth and whimsy, mid century 1960c era.
Wood
Extra Large Malachite Hippo
Located in New York, NY
This hand carved Malachite Hippo is a stunning piece of art that will add beauty and elegance to any space.
Malachite
Large Stone Hippo
By Edwin Chandiringo
Located in New York, NY
Large carved African hippo sculpture of highly polished black springstone.
Medium Stone Hippo
By Edwin Chandiringo
Located in New York, NY
Carved African hippo sculpture of highly polished black springstone.
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H 6 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Modernist Hand Carved Stone Hippo or Paperweight, Folk Art Mid-20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an unusual hand carved natural stone, modernist Folk Art, model of a hippopotamus or hippo, which we date to the mid-20th century.
Stone
Deborah Bump Teak Puzzle Hippo
By Deborah Bump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed Deborah Bump jiggsawed teak hippo puzzle in six complicated pieces
Sycamore, Teak
Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture
By Liberty of London
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome large antique hippopotamus sculpture. Hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the early 20th century, most likely English, the richly detailed hand carved patinated leather...
Leather
Unusual Early 19th Century Fruitwood Caddy with Carved Hippo
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare fruitwood tea caddy, circa 1810. Complete with a carved hippo on the lid which forms the handle to the top compartment.
Fruitwood
Italian Hand Carved Hippo Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous XL Hand Carved Wooden Hippo Sculpture from Florence, Italy.
Wood
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H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
1950s Zoo Line Teak Carved Wood Hippo Desk Accessory Manicure Organizer Japan
By Zoo Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Zoo Line teak carved wood whimsical hippo desk accessory or manicure organizer exclusively made by Swank of Japan for Zoo-Line based in Los Angeles, California.
Teak
Hand Carved Malachite Hippo
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved malachite hippo. Great addition to any collection!
Malachite
Whimsical Hand Carved Wooden Hippo Figure by Rod Mack Dated 1958
By Rod Mack
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical, hand carved wooden hippo figure was made by Rod Mack and is dated 1958.
Wood
1960s Teak Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely hand sculpted Teakwood Hippopotamus. circa 1960s. This guy will be a fabulous addition to your home décor and Hippos bring good luck!
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Puzzle / Hippo Sculpture by Deborah D. Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique vintage hippo puzzle / sculpture cut from teak wood and signed by noted Mid-Century artist Deborah D. Bump.
Teak
Soap Stone Jadeite Sculpture of a Hippopotamus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome carved sculpture of. Hippo made from Soapstone or Jadeite.
Jade, Soapstone
Monumental Couple of Hand Carved Hippos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of massive hand carved wood hippos. Each hippo is different- one male one female.
Wood
Carved Ivory Hippo
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exceptional carved ivory sculpture of a hippopotamus head resting on a rosewood base. Signed R. Nicolas. A similar piece by the same artist is in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library...
Rosewood
C. 1980 Hand Carved Solid Wood Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fat (and heavy--about 50 lbs.) solid wood hippo just makes you smile. It is a hand carved piece, out of some kind of exotic wood (Mukwa wood) that has a warm caramel colored pa...
Vintage Teak Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dorchester, GB
A mid 20th century hand carved teak hippo. Rich colour and beautiful patina.
Teak
"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-carved wooden hippo, carved of a solid piece of wood.
Wood
$1,829
H 6.89 in W 5.12 in D 12.6 in
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original...
Leather
$1,965
H 7.29 in W 12.41 in D 5.12 in
SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...
Leather
Virgin and Child
Located in Wien, Wien
OUTSTANDING MADONNA Bavaria Around 1515/20 Lime wood carved Original, polychrome version Height 60 cm This masterfully carved, full-round Madonna was created around 1515-20 in...
Wood
$49,500 / set
H 16 in W 7 in D 3 in
15th Cen Four Pillars of the Christian Faith Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke
Located in North Miami, FL
15th century Italian carved wood, polychromed and gold gilded sculptures of four Pillars of the Christian Faith (Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew).
Gold Leaf
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