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Egyptian Cat Sculptures

Egyptian Cat Sculpture by R. Viot
By R. Viot
Located in Miami, FL
Sublime Mid-Century Egyptian Cat Signed R. Viot 1/7 1951. An interesting fact for cat lovers
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Vintage 1950s French Sculptures

Egyptian Cat Sculpture by R. Viot
Egyptian Cat Sculpture by R. Viot
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 10 in
Bronze Egyptian Cat Goddess Bastet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
BRONZE EGYPTIAN CAT GODDESS A rare and stylised gold patinated solid bronze cast cat god ‘Bastet
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Vintage 1930s French Egyptian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Egyptian Cat Goddess Bastet
Bronze Egyptian Cat Goddess Bastet
H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 14.57 in
Big Bronze French Egyptian Bastet Cat, 1970s
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Big and majestic bronze sculpture of an egyptian bastet cat. France, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Big Bronze French Egyptian Bastet Cat, 1970s
Big Bronze French Egyptian Bastet Cat, 1970s
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H 24.81 in W 9.85 in D 21.66 in
Gilt Bronze Lion Cat Vase in the Egyptian Revival Style
Located in New York, NY
A substantial bronze gold-gilt lion vase or decorative object sculpture in the Egyptian Revival
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th C. Hand Carved Egyptian Revival Folk Art Bali Cat Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century hand carved folk art wooden cat form sculpture or statue. Features a knockdown design
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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Egyptian Inspired Sgraffito Glazed Terracotta Cat with Floral Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large striking Italian Egyptian inspired terracotta statue of a beautifully glazed and decorated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Vintage Ceramic Sci-Fi Inspired Cat Head Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
LARGE VINTAGE CERAMIC SCI-FI INSPIRED CAT HEAD SCULPTURE, 1970S Part science fiction, part leopard
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Life Size Bronze Bastet Cat Free Shipping
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Heavy large Bronze Bastet Cat made around the 1970's - 1980's. Beautifull Christmas gift or
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Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Life Size Bronze Bastet Cat Free Shipping
Life Size Bronze Bastet Cat Free Shipping
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H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 13 in
Archimede Seguso Murano 1950s Opal White Italian Art Glass Cat Kitten Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Opaline Glass

Hand-Carved Malachite Cat
Located in New York, NY
into an intricately detailed cat and hand-polished to a brilliant luster to enhance its gorgeous colors
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2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

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Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Cat
Hand-Carved Malachite Cat
H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 0.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Earthenware "Turnabout Cat" by Hedi Schoop
By Hedi Schoop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This Egyptian-inspired ceramic cat is a fine example of the unique quality of Schoop's pieces. Aptly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
Located in London, GB
d’Art et d’Histoire in Brussels, identified by The British Museum as a find from the ancient Egyptian
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 11.5 in

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Egyptian bronze cat, no markings on the base weighs 15kg, Measures: 18 x 26 x 53cm high.
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Egyptian Art Bronze Cat Sculpture Stunning 1970s Hollywood Regency
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Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Neo-Egyptian sculpture showing a cat head. Circa 1970's France
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Vintage 1970s French Sculptures

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H 21.26 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Sculptural Black Egyptian Cats
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Located in Hudson, NY
Egyptian revival carved wood Cat, Bastet C.1900 Impressive scale. Beautiful Patina. Great style.
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Located in Malibu, CA
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Small Egyptian Black Cat Figurine
Small Egyptian Black Cat Figurine
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H 8 in W 2 in D 3 in
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Located in Yonkers, NY
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Elegant Pair of Egyptian Style Cats, 1960
Elegant Pair of Egyptian Style Cats, 1960
H 29.93 in W 9.06 in D 19.69 in
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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By Franco Adami
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Marble Sculpture of a Cat by Franco Adami
Marble Sculpture of a Cat by Franco Adami
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Pair of Art Deco Egyptian Revival Bronze Cats Signed A. Toit France, circa 1970
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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Pair of Large French, 20th Century Bronze Cats
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
An early 20th century black painted terracotta model of a cat realistically modelled in the
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Lladro Egyptian Cat Sculpture by Vicente Martinez, circa 1983-1985
By Vicente Martinez
Located in Houston, TX
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Egyptian Style Bronze Seated Figure of a Cat
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Egyptian style bronze seated figure of a cat, Italian, late 20th century.
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Egyptian Cat Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Egyptian cat sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, all Egyptian cat sculptures available were constructed with great care. Egyptian cat sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency Egyptian cat sculptures are consistently popular styles. Some Egyptian cat sculptures are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller Egyptian cat sculptures, measuring 1.97 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Egyptian cat sculptures over the years, but those made by Archimede Seguso, André Vincent Becquerel and Etling Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Egyptian Cat Sculptures?

Prices for Egyptian cat sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Egyptian cat sculptures begin at $450 and can go as high as $84,938, while the average can fetch as much as $1,925.

Finding the Right Animal Sculptures for You

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.

Questions About Egyptian Cat Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many highly known pieces of Egyptian sculpture. From the bust of Nefertiti, to a statue of Thutmose III, to the mask created for Tutankhamun's sarcophagus, and beyond, there are plenty of Egyptian sculptures that are widely renowned. Shop an array of Egyptian sculpture and recreations of famous pieces on 1stDibs.

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