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Glass Hippo

Ardmore Ceramic Hippo Dish
By Sabelo Khoza
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This artwork brings to life the land mammals, capturing the sorrowful reality in their expression. This fancy butter dish is a true gem, with its decorative plate displaying a dark ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Italian Hippo and Frog Tureen Signed AG with a Coronet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is so fun for the holidays! It is a signed Italian hippo tureen with a small frog perched on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Hella Jongerius Animal Bowl Rabbit, Design Must Have, Serving Bowl, Decorative
By Hella Jongerius
Located in München, DE
public. The piece is hand thrown on the potter´s wheel from fine Nymphenburg porcelain. The hippo figure
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2010s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
rings from Kenya consisting of pair cheetah, pair giraffe, pair elephants and a baby, hippo, lion, water
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Wood

Jeff Koons Illy Collection Pop Art Espresso Set of 5 Porcelain by Rosenthal 2001
By Jeff Koons, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
, kangaroo, bear, hippo and rabbit in bright colors - blue, green, purple, violet, orange, yellow, brown and
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

Hand-Hammered Sterling Covered Tureen by C.C. Hermann Denmark
By C. C. Hermann
Located in Litchfield, CT
, possibly bone, or Hippo tooth. SIZE: 12 1/2 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches high WEIGHT: 72.56 ozt
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Karl Springer "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Hippo Suede 1977 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large wall-hanging "Half Round Molding Mirror" covered in hippopotamus suede by Karl Springer, American 1977 (signed on back “Karl Springer 1977”). Mirror is beveled. It is one of th...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Wood

Set of Three Art Glass Animal Paperweights / Sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Silvered and Gilt Bronze Animalier Coffee Table by JM David
By Jose Maria David
Located in London, GB
glass-topped coffee table stands on a beautifully sculpted base depicting animals at a watering hole
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in GB
very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hippo stool
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa
Located in GB
London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original glass eyes. These
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Ceramics

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Ardmore Ceramic Elephant Center Piece
Ardmore Ceramic Elephant Center Piece
H 5.5 in W 8.25 in D 14 in
Viso Mohair Blanket 0101
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The most exquisite mohair is handled by master carders, shearers dyers and weavers to create a one of kind blanket unlike any other. Created in a fully manual weaving process keepin...
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Viso Mohair Blanket 0101
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Original Vintage Pictorial Travel Poster Children's Map Of London Fairytales Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage fold-out pictorial travel map poster - Children's Map of London - featuring the streets, parks, railways and the River Thames and images of the main places of intere...
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Vintage 1950s British Posters

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Paper

German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with flowing mane, hairy tail, upholstered saddle seat, original glass eyes, and mounted on a wrought iron scrolled brac...
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Carousel Horse Merry Go Round
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian Pitch Pine Carousel horse A very well made and good looking piece, it was originally made for a carousel as ment...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Pine

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal studio-linie, bird decor painted in shades of blue, Germany, 1970s Marked to the bottom. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm [3.9 in.] Heigh...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

A Mid Summer Nights Dream Platter by Bjorn Wiinblad
By Nymolle, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in New York, NY
White ceramic platter with hand-painted scene from Shakespeare's play, A Mid-Summer Night's Dream." By Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle. Denmark circa 1960. Inscribed on back with ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Carousel Horse Mounted on Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 20th Century timber carousel horse mounted on timber stand, finely hand carved and adorned in red. blue and gold armorial dress with stunningly carved lion, foliate...
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Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Early Bjorn Wiinblad Art Pottery Mermaid Candlesticks
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Early Bjorn Wiinblad Art Pottery Candlesticks. Signed & Dated 1969. Some minor knicks on one as shown. One minor professional restoration to a small chip on the other. More...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Pottery

Bjorn Wiinblad Coffee Table w/ Hand Decorated Tiles
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad Coffee Table w/ Hand Decorated Tiles
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Pine

Ardmore Ceramic Crocodile Rider
By Sabelo Khoza
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Grandiose, striking, remarkable. This Ardmore Ceramic sable vase is a sophisticated piece sculpted and painted by the great Ardmore duo Sabelo and Jabu. The fine details, the glossy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Ceramics

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Earthenware

Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Lid Montières "Au Siamois" Elephant Print Samara
By Montieres
Located in Sacile, PN
Ceramic vase by Montiéres ceramic factory, based in Amiens (in the North of France), who had a very short story of production (1917/1933). This Art Deco vase is part of Samara series.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pottery

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Ceramic

Rare Antique Distressed Carousel Horse on Iron Stand Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic antique found unpainted carousel horse form having distressed wood, amazing character, and handsome custom iron stand. Makes a stunning folk art sculpture with monochromat...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Vintage Large Glazed Elephant Garden Stool Stand Drink Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage ceramic elephant garden stool stand side table. No chips or breaks. Dimensions: 22.5 H x 20 w x 10 D.
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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Pedestals and Columns

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Modern Glass Sculpture of a Laughing Hippo by Antoon van Wijk
Located in Amstelveen, NL
often uses a casting technique for his art glass sculptures, in which oxides are added to color the
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20th Century Dutch Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Modern Glass Sculpture of a Laughing Hippo by Antoon van Wijk
Modern Glass Sculpture of a Laughing Hippo by Antoon van Wijk
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H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in
Elephant and Tortoise Sterling Silver Ashtray
By Patrick Marvos
Located in London, GB
upturned hippo that happily cradles either long or short cigars. Tapiwa strides over a base of Hakata
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2010s Zimbabwean Ashtrays

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Sterling Silver

Murano Venetian Glass Designer Sculpture Hippo
Located in Nottingham, GB
Murano Venetian Glass Designer Sculpture Hippo Good condition Free international shipping.
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Murano Venetian Glass Designer Sculpture Hippo
Murano Venetian Glass Designer Sculpture Hippo
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H 2.76 in W 1.38 in D 1.97 in
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Hippo in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare hippo in ceramics. Lisa Larson is best known for her humorous
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Rare Rörstrand Stoneware Figure of Gunnar Nylund, Standing Baby Hippo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Rörstrand stoneware figure of Gunnar Nylund, standing baby hippo or young hippopotamus
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Stuart Devlin Silver Hippo Surprise Egg Ltd Edition Number 233/300 Boxed
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Stuart Devlin, A Hallmarked Silver Gilt Limited Edition Novelty Egg, Stuart Devlin, London allover textured design, opening to reveal a Hippopotamus, numbered 233 in original box & b...
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Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hand Blown Whimsical Hippo Glass Sculpture by Svoboda
By Svoboda
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical beautiful glass sculpture in excellent condition in dark amber glass, no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Czech Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Collection of Nine Art Glass Figures
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Swedish Art Glass. Collection of nine art glass figures in the form of
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

20th C. leather hippo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming and wonderfully realistic leather covered hippopotamus with glass eyes
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20th Century English Sculptures

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Leather, Glass

20th C. leather hippo
20th C. leather hippo
H 18 in W 34 in D 14 in
Hippo Table by Mark Stoddart
By Mark Stoddart
Located in Stamford, CT
Hippo coffee table by renowned contemporary Scottish designer Mark Stoddart. One of 99 made. Signed
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1990s Scottish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Hippo Table by Mark Stoddart
Hippo Table by Mark Stoddart
H 22.88 in W 60.25 in D 35.75 in
1970s Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Sweden Zoo Figure Scandinavian Pottery
By Gustavsberg
Located in Brescia, IT
Stoneware animals Perfect condition. Measures: Hippo: H 11 x 18 cm.   
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Stoneware

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohand, Three Unique Buttons
Located in Copenhagen, DK
designed as mirrored hippos. Mid-20th century. Measures: 36 x 33 mm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

1970s Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Sweden Zoo Figure Scandinavian Pottery
By Gustavsberg
Located in Brescia, IT
: H 10 x 19 cm Hippo: H 11 x 18 cm Price for each item.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus Three Collection, Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Sculpture
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable three hippos made for Royal Copenhagen collection, all signed, can be sold separately
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Exceptional Art Deco Trophy Hippo Teeth & Sterling Silver Mirror
Located in Bellport, NY
A Gentleman's Dresser Mirror. This extraordinary 1920-1930 Art Deco Roland Ward Trophy Hippo Teeth
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Taxidermy

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Sterling Silver

Knud Kyhn Sung Glaze Pottery Animal Figures Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
. Hippo 1966 6 1/4" long x 3" high x 3" wide. Elephant 1969 4" long x 4
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Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

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Stoneware

Taxidermy Crocodile Skin Shot on Zambezi Near Shupanga 27th August 1911 By W.G.C
Located in Lowestoft, GB
to a wide variety of animals including giraffe, lions, leopard, hippo and crocodile and would have
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Early 20th Century African Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood

Unique Black and White Art Deco Table Mirror
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
decorated hippo teeth. The floral motifs are stylized carved. The beveled glass mirror is in good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Table Mirrors

MEDiUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOl
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed Hippo stool or footstool
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Rare Gustavsberg Hippo, Turquoise Glaze by Stig Lindberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Gustavsberg hippo, turquoise glaze by Stig Lindberg, Swedish ceramist. Size: 13 cm. long
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair of Shiny and Burnished Hippos
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver hippos made in casting.The head and the lower part of the legs have a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hippo Hippopotamus Chocolate Mold De Haeck Gent-Gand, Vintage, Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked De Haeck Gent-Gand. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate pr...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Liberty of London Leather Hippo
By Liberty of London
Located in Benington, Herts
. English mid-20th century circa 1960. Wonderful quality large leather hippo by Liberty (of London). The
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Vintage 1960s British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Silver Hippopotamus Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Patrick Mavros
Located in London, GB
Silver hippo salt and pepper pots by Patrick Mavros.    
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21st Century and Contemporary African Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Blown Murano Art Glass Hippopotamus in Clear & Amber Glass, River Horse
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Italian blown Murano art glass hippopotamus in clear and amber glass, River Horse, Hippo
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Modern Silvered and Gilt-Bronze Coffee Table by JM David
Located in London, GB
with various animals including a hippo, lions, monkey and birds, each leg modelled as a palm tree with
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Early 2000s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

European Leather Hippopotamus, Early 20th Century, Modeled from Old Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European old leather bound hippopotamus from the 20th century. This Hippo, modeled out of old
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Bone, Leather, Glass

Bertil Vallien Hippo
Located in Montecito, CA
Studio pottery plaque made by Swedish artist Bertil Vallien. It was created between 1961-1963 during his brief time at Hal Fromhold's studio in Los Angeles.
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20th Century American Pottery

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Pottery

Bertil Vallien Hippo
Bertil Vallien Hippo
H 11 in W 15 in
Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An adorable ceramic hippo figure in a green celadon crackle glaze. Unmarked.
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20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3 in
Leather Hippo
Located in Hudson, NY
Rich dark leather Hippo. Not the hippopotamus amphibius, of Abercrombie fame, it's predecessor.
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20th Century American Architectural Elements

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Leather, Glass, Plastic

Leather Hippo
Leather Hippo
H 18 in W 45 in D 36 in
Collection of 14 Kosta Boda Glass Zoo Series Animals c.1970s
By Bertil Vallien
Located in Easton, PA
Collection of fourteen glass animals from the Zoo series designed by Bertil Vallién and Lisa Larson
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Glass

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Glass

Leather Rhino and Hippo from Ambercrombie & Fitch
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and realistic look to these two unique items. The Rhino and Hippo both have glass eyes with the hippo
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20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Ceramic Hippopotamus by Knud Kyhn
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely, chubby hippo by Knud Kyhn for the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain factory, in smooth earthen
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20th Century Danish Ceramics

Set of Six French Art Deco Animalier Knife Rests by Benjamin Rabier
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
cm high x 8 cm long, Jaguar 2.5 cm high x 9 cm long, Elephant 2 cm high x 8 cm long, Hippo. 2.2 cm
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

"Hippo" Ceramic Wall-Plaque by Hal Fromhold and Bertil Vallien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bertil Vallien, today one of Europe's preeminent artists in glass, began as a very promising
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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art

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Glass Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic glass hippo available at 1stDibs. A glass hippo — often made from glass, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass hippo — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each glass hippo bearing Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arval Argenti Valenza, Mark Stoddart and Karl Springer each produced at least one beautiful glass hippo that is worth considering.

How Much is a Glass Hippo?

Prices for a glass hippo start at $395 and top out at $29,000 with the average selling for $1,800.