Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base
Located in Darien, CT
A Chinese hardstone bird sculpture carved as a parrot, executed in richly variegated green stone
Stone
Hand Carved Stone Chinese Water Buffalo Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved stone Chinese water buffalo sculpture on wooden base, circa 1960s. The
Stone
$6,500 / set
H 13.25 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th
Stone
A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs
Located in London, GB
A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother
Granite
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Stone Frog
Located in Pomona, CA
This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common
Stone
$1,659
H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Chinese Carved Hardstone Rhodonite Frog Toad Sculpture Figure Model Wood Base
Located in London, GB
Chinese Carved Hardstone Rhodonite Frog Toad Sculpture Figure Model Wood Base Chinese, 20th Century
Stone
$1,880
H 3.25 in W 11 in D 7.75 in
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down
Stone
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Stone Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of vintage carved stone Foo Dogs. Traditionally known as guardian lions, these impressive sculptures
Stone
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Located in London, by appointment only
Superb Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Purple Fluorite Imperial Buddhist Lions of Fo. These exquisite male
Stone
$11,751
H 16.54 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone tree model with birds in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this pair of stunning carved serpentine guardian lions. On rectangular plinths with
Serpentine
Hand Carved Calcite Elephant Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning hand carved Calcite elephant. The base is a simple hand carved base for the
Stone
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The
Stone, Jade
Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
A well carved Foo dog in a hard limestone. Nicely weathered dating it mid 20th century. Chinese
Limestone
Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Stone
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog
Located in Pomona, CA
This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common
Stone
Pair of Carved Stone Tang Horses
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of carved stone Tang horses, early 20th century.
Stone
Monumental Carved Stone Pig Sculpture Qing Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Late Qing dynasty (1886-1912) This monumentally large and heavy detailed hand carved
Soapstone
Sold
H 20 in W 48 in D 20 in
Contemporary Large Hand-Carved Stone Roaring Black Panther Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary hand-carved stone Black Panther sculpture from the 21st century. This striking
Stone
Pair of Stone Carved Lions on Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout Asia. Traditional symbols of
Limestone
Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dog Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are
Limestone
Pair of Stone Carved Fu Dogs on Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Foo Dogs” or “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are
Limestone
Chinese Green Hardstone Frog Sculpture, Mid to Late 20th Century
Located in Darien, CT
raised head are engaging, while the polished finish enhances the richness of the stone. In Chinese
Stone
Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a
Limestone
Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a
Limestone
Petite Stone Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a
Limestone
Chinese Carved Cinnabar Elephant with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Palm Desert, CA
stones. The cinnabar is a classic color and the elephant has been carved to include an ornate rug saddle
Precious Stone, Lacquer
Sold
H 21 in W 9 in D 11 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Hand Carved Stone Monkey Temple Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period hand carved stone monkey temple sculpture from the 17th century
Stone
Antique Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of carved stone Foo Dogs with traces of polychrome painted finish, 19th Century or earlier
Stone
Chinese Carved Tigers Eye Han Tang Dynasty Style Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
A late 19th early 20th century carved Qing dynasty tigers eye horse statue figure in the Han or
Stone
Beautiful Carved Cornelian Stone Sculpture
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful stone sculpture of Cornelian produced in China. Italian private collection. The
19th Century Oriental Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue, circa 1880s
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming 19th century oriental jade stone statue celebrates a favourite theme of sculptors
Stone
A Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture Of A Child On A Water Buffalo
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A lovely decorative piece on an associated stand. Well executed early twentieth-century carving.
Stone
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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.