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Hippopotamus Bronze

Yawning Hippopotamus Bronze EA IV/IV
By Sophie Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
then, Sophie Martin creates on clay, exclusively. Then transformed into bronze foundry for exhibitions
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Bronze Hippopotamus on Marble Base
Located in Reepham, GB
A rather charming, novel mid century bronze hippopotamus on a marble base with gilt border.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s abstract bronze sculpture -hippopotamus head skull. In the style of Alberto Giacometti
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hippopotamus "lace" Bronze 6/8 by Sophie Martin
By Sophie Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
then, Sophie Martin creates on clay, exclusively. Then transformed into bronze foundry for exhibitions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Opened Mouth Hippopotamus
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture of a Hippopotamus with a brown patina showcases the creature's power and beauty
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kioveo by Jacques Owczarek - Animal bronze sculpture of a hippopotamus, black
By Jacques Owczarek
Located in Paris, FR
give shape to this bronze hippopotamus. The silhouette, head, and legs of the animal are easily
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pink Kioveo, hippopotamus sculpture, contemporary
By Jacques Owczarek
Located in Paris, FR
exists in bronze in other dimensions. This hippopotamus sculpture by French contemporary artist Jacques
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Polymer

Jewelry Box Silver Plated in the Shape of a Hippopotamus
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960 we offer this rare jewelry box made in bronze and Silver Plated in the shape of a
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

"Owl" Bronze Sculpture, Caricature, Rich Dark Brown Surface
Located in Detroit, MI
The bronze sculpture "Owl" is an exaggerated rendition of an owl that emphasizes the bird's most
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''La Baigneuse'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant Sunbathing
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for the eyes
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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
The optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for the eyes
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''In The Sun'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant Sunbathing
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for the eyes
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Hippo by Anita Mandl
Located in Folkestone, GB
Modern cold painted bronze figure of a Hippopotamus by Anita Mandl F.R.B.S., R.W.A., born 1926
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Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''Between the Ears'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of Mother and Baby Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for the eyes
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vanity with Butterflies, Bronze painted in a white, limited Edition 2018
By Philippe Pasqua
Located in Paris, FR
Vanité aux Papillons "Vanity with Butterflies", bronze painted in white. Stamped and Signed on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hippo Screen
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
outdoor area. Inspired by the friendly image of a hippopotamus, it is exquisitely crafted of laser-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Hippo Screen
H 72.05 in W 67.33 in D 21.66 in
Exceptional Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask
Located in London, GB
BC. Acacia wood, rosewood, hippopotamus ivory Masterfully carved from a single piece of fine-grained
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood, Hardwood

Exceptional Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask
Exceptional Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask
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H 6.66 in Dm 6.3 in
French Folk Art Hand Carved Painted Whimsical Childrens Cat Chair Gerard Rigot
Located in Surfside, FL
hippopotamus wallowing in water, the wavy stripes painted beneath the animal’s body suggesting rippling water
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Pair of French Art Deco Style Clarte Sculptures designed by Max Le Verrier 1928
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté" “Lueur Lumineuse” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France. Table lamp, lighted sculpture made in spelter / white-bonze (french = Régu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960
By Harold Sampson Pfeiffer
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses, after Coustou
By Coustou
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th century bronze Marly horse, having a good patina, after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746.
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Mid-Century Modern Carved Giltwood Figure on Lucite Sculpture
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mid-century modern hand carved giltwood sculpture, possibly American, depicting a surrealist nude figure of a man with block head lying in a prostrate position, mounted on...
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Frankart L210 Nude Sculptural Table Lamp with Stepped Shade
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
It features an exquisite nymph cradling a green glass lampshade adorned with a 'cracked ice' texture, all elegantly perched atop an octagonal stepped base. This base includes attache...
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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Crucifix Cross, West Germany
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Handsome mid century brutalist bronze crucifix, handmade in West Germany. Unknown artist.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends

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Bronze

Rare Copper Frankart #220 "Legs Up" Nude Female Figuring Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1920s copper Art Deco Frankart table lamp featuring a nude female figurine base. While most Frankart was made of spelter metal this is a solid copper casting only made upon special r...
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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Abstract Bronze Horse on Black Marble by Curtis Jere Mid-century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An elongated abstract bronze horse with nice patina on a black marble cylinder base. Signed C. Jere this piece is large and impressive in person. Extremely well sculpted!!
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Asian Thai Gilt Vintage Bronze Statue of a Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng". This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Vintage Bronze Statue of a Swan Extending its Wings with Golden Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost wax cast swan from the mid 20th century, with golden bronze patina. We currently have three available, priced and sold $1,100 each. Created with the traditional techni...
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bing & Grondahl Danish Horse Ceramic
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Ceramic from the 1970s in good condition Located in Brooklyn.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bing & Grondahl Danish Horse Ceramic
Bing & Grondahl Danish Horse Ceramic
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-century modern Italian Porcelain Siamese cat (31x18x14cm) Cool retro decor!
Located in Firenze, FI
Hand made 1960's original modernist mid-century modern ceramic Siamese cat Technique: colored glazed ceramics (barboutine) Design period: early 1960's Origin: Italy Condition: Immac...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics

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Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test numbers C106t33.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Greek Poetess Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)/Cast by Susse Frères A 19th century bronze figure of the Greek poetess Sappho, seated on a lo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus
By Stefano Patti
Located in New York, NY
With a girthy grace and serene expression, the bronze quadruped rests on a squared bronze base.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus
Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus
H 23 in W 60 in D 20 in
Flamingo - Bronze Sculpture - Contemporary - Animal
Located in Ludlow, GB
was a hippopotamus made in papier-mache at the age of ten. After having survived the academic
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2010s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

White Ceramic Figure of a Moor by Andrea Spadini
Located in London, GB
make bronze sculptures of a selection of gleeful animals including an elephant, bear and hippopotamus
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box
By Comptoir General
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
, grasshopper, elephant, hippopotamus, monkey, eagle, fish, sea lion, puma (2) and duck, circa 1920-1930. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Gabriella Crespi, Hippopotamus, Bronze Sculpture, Milano, circa 1973
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Greding, DE
Bronze sculpture of a hippopotamus with a young one by Gabriella Crespi circa 1973, signed at the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Verdigris Bronze Hippopotamus Sundial Garden Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Depicting a mythological animal Hippopotamus, this sundial with a wonderful aged verdigris coloring
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus by Artist Hadrien David.
By Hadrien David
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of a Hippopotamus by Artist Hadrien David. Bronze, sculpture of a Hippopotamus in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Amazing Hippopotamus-Fountain in Patinated Bronze, France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture depicting a young hippopotamus. It was placed in a pool and was a fountain. A
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Vintage 1950s French Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Realistic Life-Size 1980 Spanish Cast Bronze Hippopotamus Garden Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Realistic life-size 1980 Spanish cast bronze hippopotamus garden sculpture. He has his mouth open
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970S Gabriella Crespi Hippopotamus
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s animal Sculpture of hippopotamus in bronze and barovier-toso glass signed by Gabriella Crespi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

1970S Gabriella Crespi Hippopotamus
1970S Gabriella Crespi Hippopotamus
H 2.76 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Chinese 19th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus Patinated to Simulate Bronze
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Chinese terracotta model of a hippopotamus, patinated to simulate bronze.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Beautiful hippopotamus signed P Santoni 1974
By P Santoni
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice hippopotamus in patinated solid bronze signed P Santoni and dated 1974
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Vintage 1970s French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''Leapfrog'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of Two Hippos Playing Leapfrog
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for the eyes
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

''Danseur'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of a Dancing Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The exuberant and optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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''Pearl Necklace'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of an Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The exuberant and optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Monumental Olive Tree, Vanity-Skulls, Butterflies by Philippe Pasqua Sculpture
By Philippe Pasqua
Located in Paris, FR
Symbolic of sculpture The monumental olive tree bronze casts chromed represents the life of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Symbolist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Philippe Pasqua - Vanity With Butterflies - Unique Sculpture
By Philippe Pasqua
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
like massive stars radiating telluric energy. At the foundry, he produces large bronze casts that are
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Vienna Bronze Hippopotamus, Attributed to Bergmann Foundry
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
Vienna bronze figure of a Hippo. Done in the manner of the Bergmann Foundry. An unusual subject.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Magical and Rare Hippopotamus Garden Fountain
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful fountain sculpture in the shape of a gorgeous hippo in patinated bronze where the water
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Vintage 1920s American Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Bronze butterfly vanity , artist proof number 1 /4
By Philippe Pasqua
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror polished bronze butterfly vanity artist's proof 1/4 Signed Through his extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''Umbrella (small)'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of Mother and Baby Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for the eyes
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''Ice Skating Elephant'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of an Elephant
By Miep Maarse
Located in Utrecht, NL
The optimistic bronze sculptures of Dutch artist Miep Maarse (1945) are a feast for the eyes
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Fountain with Animals and in the Shape of a Tree
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Chinese bronze fountain with animals and in the shape of a tree. The fountain displays an eagle
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Small Hippo Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Small cast bronze hippopotamus sculpture with hand-patinated finish. This unique two-piece art
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Hippo Sculpture
Small Hippo Sculpture
H 1 in W 14 in D 5 in
Joseph Franz Pallenberg, Bear, German Patinated Bronze Sculpture, ca. 1920s
By Joseph Franz Pallenberg
Located in New York, NY
the zoos in Cincinnati and Detroit, and designing the exterior of the giraffe and hippopotamus houses
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Hippopotamus
By Georges Collard
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare bronze of hippopotamus by Georges Collaard. signed G Collard. George Collard ( Antwerp
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Hippopotamus
Bronze Hippopotamus
H 8.08 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in
Bronze Hippopotamus
Located in Madrid, ES
A massive gilt bronze hippopotamus sculpture, signed in ciliric .
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20th Century Russian Sculptures

Bronze Hippopotamus
Bronze Hippopotamus
H 6.7 in W 13 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Hippopotamuses
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Each mid-century hippopotamus stands on its feet and lifts its open mouth upwards. The sculptures
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20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Art Deco Hippopotamuses
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Hippopotamuses
H 9.5 in W 13.25 in D 6 in
Continental Late 19thC Bronze Animalier Group of “Wallowing Hippopotamus” signed J.Haehnel
Located in London, GB
Continental bronze animalier group of “Wallowing Hippopotamus” signed J.Haehnel, Germany late 19th
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Antique 19th Century German Sculptures

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Jacques Owczarek, Hippo, Bronze, Landowski Edition, 2007
By Jacques Owczarek
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Owczarek (born in 1961). "Kioveo," hippopotamus. Black patinated bronze. N° EA IV/IV
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Early 2000s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Hippopotamus Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of hippopotamus bronze for your home. Frequently made of bronze, metal and ceramic, every item from our selection of hippopotamus bronze was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of hippopotamus bronze, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of hippopotamus bronze has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gabriella Crespi, Georges Collard and P. Santoni are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hippopotamus Bronze?

The average selling price for a piece of hippopotamus bronze at 1stDibs is $5,949, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.