French Art Deco Bronze Panther Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
A refined example of French animalier sculpture from the 1940s.
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Panther Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
A refined example of French animalier sculpture from the 1940s.
Bronze
Art Deco Style Brown Patinated Bronze Lion Animal Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Art Deco style bronze lion sculpture reflects the tradition of French animalier sculpture.
Bronze
Large Brown Patinated Bronze Lion Sculpture Art Deco style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Art Deco style bronze lion sculpture reflects the tradition of French animalier sculpture.
Bronze
Louis-Albert Carvin Stag and Doe Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined and collectible work that reflects the enduring appeal of early 20th century French animalier sculpture.
Bronze
French Bronze Equestrian Group "A Question of Pride" After Constantin Cristesco
Located in New York, NY
Although less finely modeled than Cristesco's original bronze, this well-executed interpretation faithfully preserves the charm, humor, and vitality of the celebrated composition, ma...
Bronze
French School Patinated Bronze of Recumbent Hunting Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb addition to any classical, sporting, or fine art collection, this bronze is ideal for dog lovers, collectors of French animalier sculpture, or those seeking a refined decora...
Bronze
Patinated Spelter Bull Sculpture by Charles Valton, French, 1892-1914
By Charles Valton
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This striking French patinated spelter bull sculpture by Charles Valton is a fine example of late 19th-century animalier sculpture from the Belle Époque period.
Spelter
French School Patinated Bronze of a Resting Dachshund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ideal for dog enthusiasts, collectors of fine bronzes, or admirers of French animalier sculpture, this piece offers a timeless appeal that complements both traditional and modern int...
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Spelter Stag Sculpture on Marble Base Signed M. Leducq
By M. Leducq
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined early 20th-century French animalier sculpture depicts a proud and alert stag in mid-stride, cast in patinated spelter and raised on a polished black marble base.
Marble, Spelter
Charles Lemanceau Elephant Sculpture, Ceramic, Saint Clément, 1920
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A charming and highly collectible French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by renowned animalier Charles Lemanceau, created for the celebrated Saint-Clément faience factory in the 1920s.
Ceramic
$1,295
Antique French Bronze Animalier Sculpture Statue Rooster Cockerel Chicken
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome antique French bronze of a rooster, by Louis-Albert Carvin (1875-1951), the bronze is signed and dates circa 1900. This very lovely antique bronze was created circa ...
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Sevres Terracotta Ceramic Monkey Snail Animalier Statue Sculpture
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Portland, OR
This statue extols the virtues of the French Animalier school, and was created by one of the greatest sculptors of the French Animalier movement, condition is excellent, this rather ...
Terracotta, Ceramic
Vintage Signed Animalier Horse Sculpture by Daum
By Daum
Located in Roma, IT
Daum Signed Maurice Legendre Pate-de-Verre Horse Sculpture Wonderful "Animalier" sculpture Daum Limited Edition Pate-de-Verre sculpture of a horse titled "Cheval".
Glass
Antique 19th Century French Bonze Animalier Brown Bear Statue Sculpture Paris
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique bronze sculpture of a brown bear by the celebrated French Animalier sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye, circa 1870.
Marble, Bronze
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco Llama Statue 1920
By Sainte Radegonde, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This is the largest of the two known versions produced by Saint-Clément — a rare and highly collectible piece for enthusiasts of Art Deco ceramics, French animalier sculpture, and 20...
Ceramic
Pair of French Bronze Animalier Sculptures of Game Birds
Located in London, GB
Pair of French bronze Animalier sculptures of game birds French, late 19th century Size: Height 48cm, width 37cm, depth 9cm These charming late 19th century bronzes are of the A...
Bronze
$17,092
Jules Moigniez Animalier, Bronze Sculpture of Pheasant & Weasel
Located in Berlin, DE
Born: 1835 in Senlis, France Died: 1894 Primarily Animalier (animal sculpture), a popular 19th-century movement in French art Mostly Bronze, often using electroplating and intric...
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Style French Animalier Bronze Sculpture Antoine-Louis Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 19th-century-style French animalier bronze sculpture titled "Aigle, les ailes étendues, le bec ouvert" (Eagle with Wings Outstretched and Open Beak).
Bronze
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
French School Animalier Sculpture Bronze of a Roped Prize Pig
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French School Animalier Sculpture Bronze of a Roped Prize Pig 20th Century France, Signed 'Barex' This 20th-century French School Bronze Animalier Sculpture, signed 'Barex,' capture...
Marble, Bronze
$1,376 / set
Pair of Oak Animalier Dog Sculptures Bookends
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine pair of antique animalier bookends. Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order throughout. Superior craftsmanship to each portrait, realised in quality oak,...
Oak
Early 20th Century French Animalier Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture Signed T. Cartier
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Substantial in weight (approximately 28 pounds) and presence, it displays beautifully on a console, desk, or library table and would be especially appealing to collectors of French b...
Bronze
Period Pair of Lalique Animalier Crystal Turtles Sculptures
By René Lalique
Located in Roma, IT
Period Pair of Lalique Animalier Crystal Turtles Sculptures Very rare pair of 1940s Animalier crystal sculptures This wonderful pair of turtle, called "Caroline" is one of the iconi...
Crystal
1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture
By Luigi Mellara
Located in Roma, IT
1970s Italian Murano Signed Colored Glass Animalier Sculpture A beautiful and rare object handmade by the Murano masters, representing an animalier crystal sculpture in the shape of...
Crystal
Mid-Century Signed French Limoges Animalier Porcelain
By Limoges
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful and extremely rare decorative porcelain piece. It bears the mark of one of the world’s most prestigious porcelain houses: Limoges. It depicts, with rare intensity and vit...
Porcelain
Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Trois Chiots" by Georges Vacossin
By Georg Vacossin
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th century animalier gilt bronze group of three seated puppies fascinated by an approaching snail.
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Standing Cockerel" by Paul Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in London, GB
A very fine large late 19th Century Animalier gilt bronze study of a standing cockerel with his chest pushed out in a proud pose as he crows to the eraly morning sunshine, the bronze...
Bronze
Animalier French Bronze 'Pheasant & Weasel' by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive late 19th century French animalier bronze group of a Pheasant surprised by a weasel, both animals heightened with original gilding and raised on a naturalistic...
Bronze
Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Bear and Rabbit" by Charles Paillet
By Charles Paillet
Located in London, GB
ABOUT Charles Paillet Charles Paillet (French, 1871 ~ 1937) Paillet studied sculpture under Georges Gardet.
Bronze
French Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Animalier Mounted Thermometer
Located in London, GB
A fine and unusual French antique Grand Tour table thermometer in patinated bronze. Set upon a naturalistic trefoil shaped patinated bronze base with an animalier group of a stallion...
Bronze
André Vincent Becquerel Art Deco Bronze Bird Sculpture on Portoro Marble Base
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant and collectible example of French animalier sculpture by a documented Salon artist, equally suited to refined Art Deco interiors and serious bronze collections.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Standing Ostrich" by Barye
By Alfred Barye
Located in London, GB
A very rare late 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a standing ostrich, the detailed feathering chased with extremely fine precision, the flightless giant bird modelled wi...
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Reindeer" by Isidore Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in London, GB
He had given up painting in favor of sculpture early on in his career, though he was noted primarily for his small animalier groups.
Bronze
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze Sculpture Mastiff by Charles Valton Dog Bronze Statue Animalier Antiques
By Charles Valton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bronze Sculpture Mastiff by Charles Valton Dog Bronze Statue Animalier Antiques .
Bronze, Metal
Mid 19th Century French Animalier Bronze "Greyhound" by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine mid 19th Century French Animaliers small bronze study of a standing Greyhound with excellent textured surface detail intricately hand finished with fine rich dark and gol...
Bronze
Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel San...
Silver, Bronze, Nickel, Metal
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Cheval Arabe No.3" by Pierre Jules
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 11 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 5 cm ...
Bronze
“Standing Setter” French Animaliers Bronze by Jules Moigniez, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Very fine mid-19th century French Animalier bronze study of a standing Setter with excellent hand chased surface detail and rich brown patination.
Bronze
Late-19th Century French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Turning Whippet" by L Mayer
By Louis Mayer
Located in London, GB
Delightful late19th century French Animaliers bronze study of a turning whippet looking around in an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail.
Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze
Mid 19th Century French Animalier Bronze entitled "Kevel" by Antoine L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
An endearing mid 19th Century French bronze animalier study of a standing Kevel with very fine brown patina gently rubbed to a golden hue and intricate hand chased surface detail.
Marble, Bronze
Mid 19th Century French Animalier Bronze entitled "L'Accolade" by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A exquisite mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a spirited stallion and a tetchy mare, the bronze with fabulous rich chestnut brown patina rubbed in areas to a golden hue and ...
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Lioness/Panther Desk Calendar, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional piece for collectors of Art Deco desk accessories, French animalier sculpture, and early 20th-century French design.
Marble, Bronze
Very Fine Art Deco Animalier Sculpture of a Stag and Doe by L.A. Carvin
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Art Deco metal and brass animalier sculpture of a stag and doe by Louis Albert Carvin, mounted on a stunning moulded Italian black and orange Margraf marble stepped base ...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Animalier Bronze of an Ostrich by Alfred Barye
By Alfred Barye
Located in London, GB
A very rare late 19th century French Animalier bronze study of a standing ostrich, the detailed feathering chased with extremely Fine precision, the flightless giant bird modelled wi...
Bronze
$1,900Sale Price|20% Off
A Pair of Louis Philippe Era Animalier Chenets
Located in 263-0031, JP
These chunky chenets make no bones about their Romantic lineage and exhibit all of the passion you’d expect from artisans working in the period 1830 to 1848. Here, a nice yin-and-yan...
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Animalier Bronze "Singe Avec Paniers" by Christophe Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
Among his best known works is the group of two eagles guarding their prey in New York’s Central Park. Animalier In the Paris Salon of 1831 when Antoine Louis Barye exhibited his fir...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Irish Setter" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
Very fine mid 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a standing Setter with excellent hand chased surface detail and rich brown patination.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Lévrier Assis" by Alfred Dubucand
By Alfred Dubucand
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th-century Animalier bronze study of a seated greyhound with its head gently raised and ears laid back in a submissive, attentive pose.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Turning Whippet" by L Mayer
By Louis Mayer
Located in London, GB
Delightful late 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a turning whippet looking around in an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail.
Marble, Bronze
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Ibrahim" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent French mid 19th Century Animalier bronze portaiture study of the French Derby winner Ibrahim, with rich brown lightly rubbed patination and fine hand finished surface detai...
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Taureau Debout" by Antoine Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
The rich, dark patina enhances the finely modelled anatomy, from the taut shoulders to the sinewed legs, embodying Barye’s mastery of animalier sculpture. Signed “Barye” and inscribe...
Bronze
A Rare Pair of 20th Century Animalier Cast Iron Hunting Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of 20th Century animalier heavy cast iron sculptures depicting hunting dogs after H.
Iron
White Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ideal as a standalone sculpture on a shelf, console, or mantelpiece. Style : Mid-Century Modern French Modern Animalier Key Features : Glazed ceramic France, 1970s White glossy fin...
Ceramic
"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
SKU: 4966. ABOUT P J Mene, French 1810 ~ 1879. P.J.Mene is probably the best known of the French Animaliers School and his bronzes are today among the most highly prized in th...
Bronze
Early-20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché
By Louis Riché
Located in London, GB
A striking French Animalier gilt and patina tied bronze study of a seated Alsatian in alert pose with head turned slightly and ears pricked.
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Bronze Animalier 'Buffle D'Eau' by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
This sought after bronze by Antoine Louis Barye depicts a water buffalo in composed profile, embodying quiet strength and natural dignity. The animal stands squarely on a simple rect...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Fox and Rabbit" by Clovis Masson
By Clovis Edmond Masson
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century Animalier bronze study of an alert fox with head turned as he spies a rabbit's head appearing from its burrow below. With excellent detail and rich br...
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Biche Buvant" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Signed P J Mêne, inscribed Susse Freres and stamped with foundry medallion ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 18 cm Width: ...
Bronze
20th century French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant French Art Deco animalier bronze sculpture depicting a dog attentively observing a squirrel with two small balls placed between them, forming a lively and balanced compositio...
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Animalier Bronze Study entitled “Faisan Droit” by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent animalier bronze study of a standing pheasant, its head slightly turned to the right, with very fine rich brown patination and intricate hand chased surface detail, raised ...
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Study entitled "Reclining Doe" by A L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
An endearing late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a reclining doe with excellent rich brown, black and green patina and very fine hand chased surface detail.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 8.47 in D 4.34 in
A 19th century French animalier bronze of a greyhound
By Joseph Francois Victor Chemin
Located in Bath, Somerset
A late 19th century bronze figure of a greyhound, his front leg raised and head turned backwards as he grooms his coat. A finely detailed figure with a dark brown patina, mounted on ...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 7.29 in
French Animalier bronze of an Italian greyhound dog with a fan
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Bath, Somerset
Mêne was one of the most successful and prolific French ‘animalier’ sculptors of his day. His father, Doninique, was a skilled metal turner who taught his son not only the basics of ...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 3.55 in
French 19th century Animalier bronze of Two Hares on a naturalistic base
By Alfred Dubucand
Located in Bath, Somerset
19th century bronze group of a standing and sitting hare by French animalier sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1823-1894). Finely detailed bronze with good dark brown patination. Signature '...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 16.15 in
A large late 19th century French animalier bronze of a recumbent greyhound dog
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Bath, Somerset
A large late 19th century bronze figure of a recumbent greyhound after French animalier sculptor Christophe Fratin (1801-1864), with a warm brown patina on a rouge griotte marble base.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Comical Animalier Group of Two Monkeys
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The interesting and amusing mid-19th century French terracotta comical animalier group of two monkeys, one seated on a chaise in a pharaoh’s type headdress holding the severed tail o...
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 18 in W 14 in D 8 in
Large 19th Century French Bronze Animalier Group Depicting a Bull and a Lion
Located in Darwen, GB
A large 19th century French bronze animalier group depicting a bull and a lion. Apparently un-signed but beautifully cast and of superb patination. French circa 1880 Dimensions: 1...
Bronze
Antique Animal Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier
By Prosper Lecourtier 2
Located in Alexandria, VA
Height: 21”. Length: 20”. A French artist specializing in Animalier sculpture, Lecourtier studied with Frémiet and Coutan in Paris and exhibited at the Salons.
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Ostrich
Located in New York, NY
19th century French bronze of an ostrich. This delicately chased, unsigned bronze is an excellent example of French "Animalier" sculpture, the most important of the movement's sculpt...
Bronze
Large Bronze Stag Garden Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in the tradition of French animalier sculpture, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this piece reflects the enduring appeal of wildlife subjects in European de...
Bronze
Sold
H 11 in W 14 in D 7 in
19th Century French Spelter Bull Composition on Wood Base Signed Charles Valton
By Charles Valton
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking 19th-century French animalier sculpture depicts a powerful standing bull, cast in spelter and mounted on a molded wooden base.
Spelter
Animalier Bronze Sculpture by Alexander Ouline
By Alexandre Ouline
Located in IT
Bronze Animalier Art Deco sculpture representing a panther.
Marble, Bronze
Charles Reussner Animalier Falcon Bronze Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles Reussner (French, 1886-1961) animalier bronze statue depicting a hawk perched atop a granite base, signed to tail feather, "Made in Switzerland" label to underside. 12.25" H ...
Bronze
Rulas Art Deco Animalier Bronze Panther Sculpture
By Rulas
Located in IT
Art Deco Animalier sculpture representing a panther from France by important sculptor Rulas.
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in
Polar Bears – Bronze by Marcel Debut (1865–1933), Art Deco Influence
Located in Gent, VOV
Its combination of naturalistic observation, expressive modeling, and modernist elegance makes it a rare and desirable piece within the canon of French animalier sculpture.
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Golden Metal Animalier Snake Sculpture
Located in IT
1940s golden metal Animalier sculpture representing a snake Mid-20th century golden metal animalier snake sculpture 4.5" high 138 cm high A golden metal snake animalier sculptu...
Metal
Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Duck Animalier Sculpture in Bronze
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Astoria, NY
French animalier bronze sculpture of a duck, mounted on a marble base, created by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz.
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
Art Déco French Bronze Sculpture of an Standing Stork by Animalier Charles Artus
By Charles Artus
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco french patinated bronze sculpture of an standing stork by animalier author Charles Artus By: Charles Artus Material: bronze, metal, copper Technique: cast, patinated, molde...
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Bronze Animalier Sculpture Representing a Rhino
Located in IT
Early 20th century bronze Animalier sculpture representing a Rhino. From France.
Bronze
French Bronze Animalier Figure of a Duck
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully cast and finely detailed down to the last feather.
Bronze
Animalier French Bronze 'Standing Basset' by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
A very impressive large French Animaliers bronze study of a standing basset hound with excellent rich brown patina and finely finished hand chased surface detail, raised on a natural...
Bronze
French Animalier Bronze Study 'Tethered Mastiff' by Lecourtier
By Prosper Lecourtier
Located in London, GB
Captivating animal bronze study of an energetic hound tethered to a post with good rich brown lightly rubbed colour, raised on integral stepped base and signed P Lecourtier further i...
Bronze
Louis Vidal Figure of Walking Lion, French Animalier, 1870s, France
By Louis Vidal
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A huge 19th century plaster Louis Vidal striding lion most probably finished and founded by Antoine Louis Barye. Louis Vidal was born in Nimes, France on December 6, 1831, Louis Vida...
Plaster
French Animalier Bronze Study "Giselle" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Delightful mid-19th century French Animaliers bronze study of a playful Whippet looking up in an attitude to play with a ball at her feet, with rich brown rubbed to a golden color an...
Bronze
French Animalier Bronze Study "Deux Singes" by Irenee Rochard
By Irénée Rochard
Located in London, GB
A delightful early 20th century Animalier bronze group of two monkeys hanging from a branch with good surface detail and fine color, signed I Rochard.
Bronze
French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Deux Lièvres" by Alfred Dubucand
By Alfred Dubucand
Located in London, GB
A wonderful late 19th century Animalier bronze group of two hares, one seated in an alert stance the other feeding with excellent hand chased surface detail and fine color, signed Du...
Bronze
Sold
H 14.18 in W 12.21 in D 0 in
French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Lèvrier Debout" by Alfred Dubucand
By Alfred Dubucand
Located in London, GB
Impressive animaliers bronze figure of a standing greyhound, the surface with a wonderful mid-brown and deep red patina enhanced with finely chased surface detail, helping to portray...
Bronze
Louis Vidal circa 1868 "Striding Lion" French Bronze Animalier
By Louis Vidal
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 19th century Louis Vidal striding lion most probably finished and founded by Antoine Louis Barye. Born in Nimes, France on December 6, 1831, Louis Vidal-Natavel pursued ...
Bronze
French Animalier Bronze Study of a Standing Elephant by Alfred Barye
By Alfred Barye
Located in London, GB
He specialised in the animalier school in the production of bronze sculptures.
Bronze
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.
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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.