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Dancing Hippo

Dansende Hippo (Dancing Hippo) Bronze Figurative Animal Sculpture In Stock
By Evert den Hartog
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dansende Hippo (Dancing Hippo) Bronze Figurative Animal Sculpture In Stock Evert den Hartog (born
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hippo Tightrope Dancer
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 50. Color engraved etching by Bjorn Skaarup of a hippo dancing on a tightrope.
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Hippo Circus Ribbon Dancer
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 9 Bjorn Skaarup (Danish, b. 1973) holds a MA in History and Art History from the University of Copenhagen, and a PHD in History from the European University Institute in ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Hippo Circus Ribbon Dancer II
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 9 Bjorn Skaarup (Danish, b. 1973) holds a MA in History and Art History from the University of Copenhagen, and a PHD in History from the European University Institute in ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Hippo Circus Ribbon Dancer II, maquette
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
Danish, b. 1973 Bjorn Skaarup holds a MA in History and Art History from the University of Copenhagen, and a PHD in History from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cats Don't Dance Original Production Drawing: Tillie Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: ​Original Production Drawing IMAGE SIZE: 17" x 13.5" PRODUCTION: Cats Don't Dance SKU
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1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pencil

Sea Lion Juggler
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
(Petite danseuse de quatorze ans) and the dancing hippos of Walt Disney’s Fantasia, Hippo Ballerina
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Porky Drummer
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
(Petite danseuse de quatorze ans) and the dancing hippos of Walt Disney’s Fantasia, Hippo Ballerina
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Porky Drummer
H 12.25 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Elephant Magician
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
(Petite danseuse de quatorze ans) and the dancing hippos of Walt Disney’s Fantasia, Hippo Ballerina
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Crocodile Cymbalist
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
(Petite danseuse de quatorze ans) and the dancing hippos of Walt Disney’s Fantasia, Hippo Ballerina
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Last Dance
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
THE LAST DANCE: "This is maybe the last time I try this ground up, immersive approach on an African
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Last Dance
The Last Dance
H 48 in W 92 in D 2 in
''Between the Ears'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of Mother and Baby Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Dancing elephants, bathing hippos and playing bears characterize her oeuvre. The images are optimistic in
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''Umbrella'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of Mother and Baby Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Dancing elephants, bathing hippos and playing bears characterize her oeuvre. The images are optimistic in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''In The Sun'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant Sunbathing
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Dancing elephants, bathing hippos and playing bears characterize her oeuvre. The images are optimistic in
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''La Baigneuse'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant Sunbathing
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Dancing elephants, bathing hippos and playing bears characterize her oeuvre. The images are optimistic in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pinocchio Original Production Cel from Art Corner, Disneyland: Jiminy Cricket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scenes in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" section of Fantasia (1940), and the hippo-alligator dance in
Category

1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
high backs allow allow for two to sit amongst dancing elephants juggling a vervet monkey, flanked by
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2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
high backs allow allow for two to sit amongst dancing elephants juggling a vervet monkey, flanked by
Category

2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

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Located in Utrecht, NL
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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''Danseur'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of a Dancing Elephant
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Located in Utrecht, NL
the eyes. Dancing elephants, bathing hippos and playing bears characterize her oeuvre. The images are
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''Pearl Necklace'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of an Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
the eyes. Dancing elephants, bathing hippos and playing bears characterize her oeuvre. The images are
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Jiminy Cricket Original Production Drawing #75 Hand-Signed by Preston Blair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scenes in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" section of Fantasia (1940), and the hippo-alligator dance in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
scenes in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" section of Fantasia (1940), and the hippo-alligator dance in
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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Dancing Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact dancing hippo you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many contemporary and Pop Art versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a dancing hippo may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a dancing hippo to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gold, beige, black and more. A dancing hippo from Miep Maarse, Bjorn Skaarup, David Yarrow, Evert den Hartog and Gillie and Marc Schattner — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in bronze, metal and archival pigment print can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Dancing Hippo?

The average selling price for a dancing hippo we offer is $7,450, while they’re typically $1,195 on the low end and $13,666 for the highest priced.