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Cast Iron Bull

Cast Iron Bull Statue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast Iron Bull Statue. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bull Statue
Cast Iron Bull Statue
$1,000
H 29 in W 46 in D 18 in
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s
$352
H 5.51 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
English 1930s-1940s Cast Iron Bull Wall Hanging Sculpture with Rusty Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English cast iron bull wall hanging sculpture, dating back to circa 1930-1940, presenting
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Mid-20th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
$2,995 Sale Price
22% Off
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 5 in
19th Century French Bronzed Iron Bull Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 19th century French cast iron bull dining table produced by Salin Foundry, Dammarie-Sur
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Large Bulls Eye Windows of a French Castle in Cast Iron, 1880
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 4 Large Bulls Eye Windows of a French Castle in Cast Iron, 1880 Vintage Design
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Iron

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque
By Gerhard Marcks
Located in Sharon, CT
Cast iron low relief sculpture of 'Europa and the Bull' by The Bauhaus Sculptor Gerhard Marcks
Category

Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque
Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque
$600 / item
H 3 in W 7.25 in D 0.13 in
American Country Rustic Painted Bull-Form Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in Queens, NY
American Country rustic-style cast iron doorstop in the shape of a bull, with a beige and black
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry
By Griffoul
Located in San Diego, CA
Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry, circa 1917. This
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Modernist Cast Iron Stylized Bull Sculpture with Patina Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
. The sculpture dates from the 1960's. Made of cast iron metal and has a wonderful applied aged patina
Category

Mid-20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Iron Bull Bottle Opener / Can Opener
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful cast iron antique bottle or can opener in the form of a bull. From the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Bull Bottle Opener / Can Opener
Antique Iron Bull Bottle Opener / Can Opener
$103
H 6.3 in W 1.97 in D 1.38 in

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Antique Boxer Bull Dog Cast Iron Boot Scraper
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Late 19th century Boxer Bull Dog Boot Scraper. #5800 by Hubley classic design with detailed boxer
Category

Antique 1890s North American American Classical Statues

Materials

Iron

Antique Boxer Bull Dog Cast Iron Boot Scraper
Antique Boxer Bull Dog Cast Iron Boot Scraper
H 15.25 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in
Gilt Cast Iron Bulls Head Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
A gilt cast iron bulls head sculpture.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron

Life Size Cast Iron Bulls Head Bust
Located in New York, NY
Life size cast Iron bulls head bust. Measures approximately: 20" x 17" x 24".
Category

20th Century American American Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Decorative Vintage Rusted Cast Iron Bull Heads from France
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This pair of cast iron bull heads from France have a well-oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cast Iron Bull Dog Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice large scale bull dog andirons. Cast iron forms, weld repair to stands. Big and heavy!
Category

Vintage 1930s American Colonial Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bull Dog Andirons
Cast Iron Bull Dog Andirons
H 15 in W 10 in D 24 in
Cast Iron "Bull's Eye" Mirror
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Astoria, NY
Cast Iron framed "Bull's Eye" form mirror, with iron mullions dividing 25 mirrored plates. Measure
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Bull Steer Cow Relief
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great cast iron industrial relief of a bull or steer in a corn field.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hubley 19th century Cast Iron Bull Dogs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of 19th century cast iron Hubley door stops.
Category

20th Century American Flooring

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Bull's Head from a Butcher Shop Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky trade sign has traces of original painted surface and holes for mounting flush on the inside or out side of a building. Great in a ranch house or restaurant. Wonderful wor...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Signs

19th Century Spanish Iron Bull Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Spanish cast iron bull door knocker from Mexico. The condition is very good. This is
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Iron

Antique French Wood and Iron Butchers Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
early to mid 1900s. The paintings complement the cast iron bulls’ heads on the ends of the iron base
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Iron

French Butcher Block with Zinc-Lined Drawer
Located in Houston, TX
backsplash sports two handsome cast iron bulls heads while the corners are braced by brass brackets. Two
Category

Early 20th Century French Butcher Blocks

Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bull, cast iron sculpture, circa 1970.  
Category

20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970
Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 24.41 in
Cast Iron Fairbury Bull Windmill Weight
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Superb Fairbury Bull windmill weight found in the Midwest. Fantastic old paint surface. Marked
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fairbury Bull Windmill Weight
Cast Iron Fairbury Bull Windmill Weight
H 19 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Imposing Iron Bull Statue, Patinated Cast Iron, 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
. The material is patinated cast iron.
Category

20th Century Unknown Statues

Materials

Iron

1950s Spanish Cast Iron Hand Painted Bull Head
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative 1950s Spanish cast iron hand painted bull head.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern sculptural iron cast bulls bookends. Made in Japan circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Banjo Player Blinking Eye "John Bull" Clock, 1857
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
Bradley & Hubbard cast iron banjo player blinking eye "John Bull" clock, 1857
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of andirons in cast iron representing bulls, joined by volutes. The logs are placed on a
Category

Vintage 1970s Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron, 1960s
Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron, 1960s
H 11.42 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Rare Old Gilt Bull Steer Sculpture, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful gilt example- first we have seen in this powerful steer bull sculpture From our
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Bull Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
French Salin Foundry cast iron bull table with glass top.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Bull Table
French Cast Iron Bull Table
H 33 in W 48 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-Century Modern sculptural iron cast bulls bookends. This set of two pieces were made in Japan
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron Stylized Bull Sculpture in Worn Finish
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast iron sculpture with very nice proportions of unknown origins. Worn paint and finish.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Sculptural Raging Bull Cast Iron Midcentury Modernism, Japan, 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Beautiful sculptural cast iron charging bull midcentury modernism, Japan, 1960s Brutalist
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Miyazawa Kanae Iron Japanese Mid-Century Fighting Bull Market Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No damages, in original finish. W 10 5/8 x D 3.75 x H 8 3/8 in.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Wall Mounted Cast Iron Bull Head
Located in Geneva, IL
Beautiful, rich brown with vivid detail, this French provincial cast iron bull wall mount sculpture
Category

20th Century French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Wall Mounted Cast Iron Bull Head
Wall Mounted Cast Iron Bull Head
H 20 in W 17.5 in L 20 in
Vintage Midcentury Cast Iron Bull Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern metal bull sculpture, circa 1960's.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron windmill weight in the bull without the stamped 'Boss' form, all on the original base, as
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight, circa 1900
Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight, circa 1900
H 12.75 in W 13.75 in D 4 in
Large French Cast Iron Bull on Plinth
Located in Denver, CO
and muscles, taut. He stands on a cast iron base in the form of a mound of earth. This very large
Category

Early 20th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

Extraordinary Cast Iron Bull's Head Trade Sign, circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
piece mounts via two iron elbow flanges, which connect to the hollow neck of the bull at his collar
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Iron Steer Sign
Located in New York, NY
Painted cast iron bull with drapery and chain. marked Montier on blanket, probably Quebec or French
Category

20th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

Iron Steer Sign
Iron Steer Sign
H 19 in W 30 in D 2.75 in
Iron Bull Perfume Dispenser
Located in New York, NY
Painted cast iron bull head with coin slot. When the horns are pushed perfume would squirt out of
Category

20th Century Canadian Decorative Objects

Iron Bull Perfume Dispenser
Iron Bull Perfume Dispenser
H 7 in W 8 in D 7 in
Carpenter's Trunk with Original Orange and Grey Paint
Located in Madison, WI
sturdy trunk features cast-iron, bull-nose handles mounted on either end with a center cast iron hasp
Category

20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Patinated Cast Iron Modernist Bull Sculpture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage cast iron modernist bull sculpture with wonderful dark patina in a modernist form. Kicking
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Take The Bull Perfume Dispenser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century rare cast iron coin operated bull perfume dispenser with spring loaded horns
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Take The Bull Perfume Dispenser
Take The Bull Perfume Dispenser
H 18 in W 8 in D 6 in
Iron Rooster Arcade Target
Located in New York, NY
Rare cast iron rooster with bulls eye shooting gallery target with spring loaded tin star. Great
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Iron Rooster Arcade Target
Iron Rooster Arcade Target
H 14 in W 11 in D 2 in
Giant Bullseye Arcade Target
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron with multiple bulls eyes designed to rotate making it harder to hit holes. Remarkable
Category

American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Giant Bullseye Arcade Target
Giant Bullseye Arcade Target
H 40.25 in W 32.5 in D 0.75 in
Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight
Located in North Egremont, MA
Flat iron bull windmill weight, probably Fairbury, Nebraska. mounted on pine. great original
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight
Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight
H 23 in W 24 in D 6 in
Pair of French Cast Iron Bull's Eye Windows
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French cast iron "oeil de boeuf" windows. Unusual and charming, thought to be from a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Bull's Head from a Butcher Shop Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
A nice untouched example of 19th century Folk Art cast iron 'boucherie' bull's head trade sign
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Brutalist Bull Sculpture in Patinated Cast Iron
By Miyazawa Kanae
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Brutalist bull figure in cast iron, with a beautiful rustic patina. Modernist and
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Bull For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron bull you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A cast iron bull — often made from iron, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the cast iron bull you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron bull is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Bradley & Hubbard each produced at least one beautiful cast iron bull that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Bull?

The average selling price for a cast iron bull at 1stDibs is $1,125, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Bull
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.