Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Elephant and Boy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage ceramic sculpture captures a moment of serene tranquility, featuring a young boy peacefully slumbering across the back of a stylized elephant.
Ceramic
Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical Elephant. It is hand built of terracotta with white clay tusks and toes. Not signed or any indication of origin, but out of a local Palm Springs estate. It’s in...
Pottery
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen, articulating arms, legs and trunk. Excellent condition.
Oak
Large Austrian Pottery Elephant, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Marked Amphora Teplitz.
Pottery
$188Sale Price / set|64% Off
Crystal Elephant Bookends, Hollywood Regency Style, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two adorable little Elephants. 1980. Hollywood Regency style. Chrystal glass with 24-carat gold. Very nice bookends. Excellent condition. Smaller one height 19 cm, width 6 cm, depth...
Crystal
Large Bronze Elephant Statue Garden Casting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing bronze casting of a cute elephant that measures over six feet tail to trunk - 193 CM Very characterful statue Patina is superb and being bronze this can live outside with no ...
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Deru Leather Elephant 1960s
By Deru
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
This rare Deru leather elephant was made in Germany in the 1960s and is a fine example of the playful Mid-Century design of the period. Crafted from brown leather, the figure is defi...
Leather
Antique Naturalistic Terracotta Elephant Group Model
Located in London, GB
Antique naturalistic terracotta elephant group model Continental, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 49cm, width 54cm, depth 18cm This charming sculptural group, crafted from...
Terracotta
$1,395 / set
Murano Glass Standing Elephant Pair Lucky Trunk
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Pair of Mid-century Murano hand-blown clear glass sculpture depicting an elephant balancing on a bubble-filled glass sphere.
Art Glass
$54,000 / set
Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Japanese style (19th Century) bronze elephant figures supporting a serpent topped three tier pagoda. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Bronze
Vintage Boho Polychromed Elephant Statues - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This majestic pair of monumental elephant statues brings an unparalleled sense of architectural drama and global history to any interior. Masterfully hand-carved, each piece features...
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Elephant with obelisk, English 19th century, signed
Located in Madrid, ES
ELEPHANT WITH OBELISK, ENGLISH, 19TH CENTURY – SIGNED A spectacular 19th-century English sculpture consisting of a finely crafted silver-plated bronze elephant, above which stands a...
Malachite, Bronze
Antoine-Louis BARYE - Bronze, Elephant of Senegal
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Beaune, FR
Bronze with brown patina circa 1900/1910 signed "Barye" representing the elephant of Senegal. Includes the signature of the engraver "chiseled by R. Leboeuf". This bronze rests on a ...
Bronze
A Swedish Crystal Elephant, Circa 1970's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A water clear crystal elephant circa 1970's, made in Sweden. The sculpture is marked Eneryda on the underside.
Crystal
Two Opposing Ebonized Elephant Figures With Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of Ebonized hardwood Elephants in stylized form. Likely Japanese, the Pair stand with heads turned and striding forward with one front leg extended. Mounted on intricately car...
Wood, Glass, Plastic
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Glazed Elephant Lucky
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful white ceramic Elephant made in Italy. Lucky with trunk in an upward position. Great expression and detail. Original owner piece. Darker markings are from decades of wiping ...
Ceramic
Art deco black ceramic elephant by Lemanceau
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Oostende, BE
Art deco black ceramic elephant by Lemanceau
Ceramic
Charles Lemanceau Elephants Mother and Child, 1920
By Charles Lemanceau, Saint-Clément
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
The sculpture depicts a mother elephant with her young, capturing a tender and graceful moment in nature.
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Glass Pair of Playful Elephants
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of playful Murano glass elephants. Dark nearly black amethyst glass with lots of gold. Circa 1950's. Possibly by Barbini. # rare not signed large paris pr...
Gold
Elephant Penholder by Walter Bosse, Vienna, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Elephant Penholder by Walter Bosse, Vienna, 1950s Original condition
Brass
French Art Deco Elephant Bookends signed Duquenne
By Duquenne
Located in CA, CA
French Art deco ceramic book ends by Duquenne depicting elephants playing. Dimensions : 23 x 12 x 12 cm
Ceramic
Italy Late 20th Century Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an amazing piece born by the fine craftmenships of the Sardinian artisan of the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy. The elephant has a dynamic movement that depict the figur...
Wood
Vintage White Ceramic Elephant – Sèvres, French 1950
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This white ceramic elephant, produced by the renowned Sèvres Manufacture in France during the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-20th-century French ceramic design. The piece has a stro...
Porcelain
Finely Cast Asian Bronze Walking Elephant Animal Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Finely cast Asian bronze walking elephant animal statue. Age: Contemporary Size: Height 25 C.M. / Width 15.5 C.M. / Length 33 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
Bronze
Sainte Radegonde Art Deco Cream Ceramic Elephant
Located in CA, CA
An Art Deco ceramic elephant with crackle glaze. Produced by the Sainte-Radegonde ceramic Factory who were renown for it's diverse range of ceramics and for their collaboration with ...
Ceramic
Large French Terracotta Majolica White Elephant Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica terracotta white elephant Bavent ( Normandy ) Height / 11 inches. Lenght / 18 inches.
Terracotta
Elephant in Metal with Bronze Patina, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, 20th century, representing an elephant in metal with bronze patina.
Bronze
19th Hand Carve Bronze Elephant with Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Hand Carve Bronze Elephant with Decorations
Bronze
Antique 20th Century Cast Bronze Elephant Statue.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 20th Century Cast Bronze Elephant Statue.
Bronze
Elephant, Model 21517 by Knud Kyhn - Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Lejre, DK
Stoneware figure depicting a standing elephant, model 21517, designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen.
Stoneware
Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand circa 1900. A real rare decorative piece. Profusely enamelled, modelled carrying a saddle and flaming finial. I...
Enamel
Small elephant by Walter bosse around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Small elephant by Walter bosse around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Large Leather Model of an Elephant from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English model of a standing elephant from the early to mid-20th century, in cowhide leather with wooden tusks. Dimensions are approximately: H 41 inches x W 47 inches...
Leather, Wood
$875 / set
Art Deco Ebony Elephant Family of 3
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Smallest elephant: height: 13 cm, width 13 cm and depth; 7 cm
Ebony, Bone
$14,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Lidded Porcelain Elephant Figurines
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Antique Chinese olive green elephant figurines, decorated with carved detailing and pierced sides, and fitted with lids (PRICED AS PAIR).
Porcelain
Sculptural Elephant Ear Selenite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Unusually large selenite cluster with rosette formations of crytsal clusters of gypsum or barite which contains sand grains with 'petals' or flattened crystal clusters formations in ...
Sandstone
Large Oriental Bronze Elephant, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With raised trunk.
Bronze
Barbini Murano glass gold circa 1950 elephant
By Barbini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano glass with gold elephant attributed to BARBINI circa 1950.
Murano Glass
Graceful Majesty: An Abstract Blown Glass Elephant
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Jeremiah Jacobs, a skilled glass artist, was inspired by the Hindu Festival Ganpati to create a stunning blown glass elephant. The elephant is crafted entirely of glass and accuratel...
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Elephant figure in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 16.5 W X 7 D X ...
Ceramic
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 7 W X 5.5 D X 9...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Carved Wood and Brass Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage 90s carved wooden elephant. A chic little fella made from carved wood with brass hardware. Beautiful wood grain detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Brass
Pair of Neoclassic Earthenware Elephants with Obelisks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Italian neoclassic garnitures or objects of art depicting elephants carrying obelisks, crafted in ceramic or earthenware with a bisque finish and highlighted with bro...
Bronze
Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Elephant, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Elephant, 1960s The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the horse amazingly high and the eye-catcher par excellence. One ear is partially missing, ...
Leather
$14,000 / set
Life-Size Vintage Faux Elephant Tusks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s carved wood tusks with an original lacquered painted finish. Measurements: Height: 67.5? With: 30? Depth: 12.5?.
$2,068Sale Price|20% Off
A 19th Century Indian Bronze Elephant Toy
Located in London, GB
India, circa 1880 A nineteenth century solid bronze Indian elephant mounted by a Mahout carrying one passenger in a traditional howdah carriage, incised with decoration throughout a...
Bronze
Trumpeting Elephant Doorstops, c.1910s - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of cast metal trumpeting elephant doorstops, circa 1910s. each weighing 10 lbs and measuring 13 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 13 ½ inches tall Losses to paint on tusks a...
Metal
Anglo Indian Cast Brass Elephant with Enamel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian cast brass elephant captured in mid strut and decorated with red and yellow enamel.
Brass
Exceptional "Elephant in Plaster" 1931 World's Fair
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Exceptional elephant in plaster 1931 World's Fair This extraordinary elephant was on display at the entrance of the Indochina pavilion. Historical piece Beautiful condition Meas...
Plaster
Patinated Bronze Elephant Bird Bath by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful patinated bronze bird bath featuring an elephant holding the uniquely shaped water basin. A beautiful complement to any yard or garden, this piece is sophisticated yet w...
Bronze
French Majolica Elephant Delphin Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Elephant Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Measures: Height / 5.4 inches. Length / 6.7 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
Small Elephant by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Small elephant by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Lenci Ceramic Elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy
By Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
Lenci ceramic elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy.
Ceramic
Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating Wood Toy Elephant
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating wood toy elephant. signed with early Denmark signature on foot. Appears to have a slender chipped area on the interior side of trunk. Se...
Wood
Stuffed elephant made from patinated leather, England 1970s
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century elephant figure. Made from straw covered in leather. Beautifully hand crafted piece with lots of character. The stance of the elephant is powerful with its trunk up in th...
Leather, Straw, Wood
Vintage Indian Silver Elephant Table Ornament, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Indian silver table ornament of an elephant; part of our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional vintage Indian silver orname...
Silver
Ceramic Elephant by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Michael Andersen elephant executed in polychrome glazed ceramic. Very rare version with blue and black glaze. It is imprinted with the crest mark and design number to the front feet....
Ceramic
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.