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Hippopotamus Sculpture

Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960

Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960

Located in London, GB

A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Patinated Bronze Hippopotamus Sculpture, 1980s
Patinated Bronze Hippopotamus Sculpture, 1980s

Patinated Bronze Hippopotamus Sculpture, 1980s

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking patinated bronze hippopotamus sculpture from the 1980s, featuring a beautifully aged surface that enhances its sculptural presence.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Limited edition bronze hippopotamus sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s.

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian glazed Terra-Cotta Hippopotamus Sculpture 37" Mid Century
Large Italian glazed Terra-Cotta Hippopotamus Sculpture 37" Mid Century

Large Italian glazed Terra-Cotta Hippopotamus Sculpture 37" Mid Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A whimsical Mid Century Italian glazed Terra-Cotta hippopotamus. Executed with expressive detail and substantial scale. Hand formed with a textured naturalistic surface and finished ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Zimbabwe Shona Tribe Soapstone Hippopotamus
Zimbabwe Shona Tribe Soapstone Hippopotamus

Zimbabwe Shona Tribe Soapstone Hippopotamus

Located in Tampa, FL

A charming hippopotamus sculpture carved from Zimbabwean soapstone by the Shona tribe, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Zambian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

Located in PARIS, FR

Hippopotamus by Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) Sculpture in dull finish white tender paste porcelain.

Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

TERRACOTTA HIPPOPOTAMUs
TERRACOTTA HIPPOPOTAMUs

TERRACOTTA HIPPOPOTAMUs

Located in Madrid, ES

Large terracotta Hippopotamus, beautiful form of Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758.

Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti
1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti

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 Unsigned 25 H x 12 W x 3 D.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Yawning Hippopotamus Bronze EA IV/IV
Yawning Hippopotamus Bronze EA IV/IV

Yawning Hippopotamus Bronze EA IV/IV

By Sophie Martin

Located in Pasadena, CA

Animal sculptor Sophie MARTIN creates from inert clay a whole living animal kingdom. She freely observes the animal and captures and interprets a movement; and places it in nature an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hippopotamus "lace" Bronze 6/8 by Sophie Martin
Hippopotamus "lace" Bronze 6/8 by Sophie Martin

Hippopotamus "lace" Bronze 6/8 by Sophie Martin

By Sophie Martin

Located in Pasadena, CA

Animal sculptor Sophie MARTIN creates from inert clay a whole living animal kingdom. She freely observes the animal and captures and interprets a movement; and places it in nature an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lifelike Replica of a Hippopotamus
Lifelike Replica of a Hippopotamus

Lifelike Replica of a Hippopotamus

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Lifelike replica of a hippopotamus. The hippo head has all the details.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Armand Petersen: "Hippopotamus", Uniq known sculpture in white mat china, C.1932
Armand Petersen: "Hippopotamus", Uniq known sculpture in white mat china, C.1932

Armand Petersen: "Hippopotamus", Uniq known sculpture in white mat china, C.1932

By Armand Petersen

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

They only knew the black and withe photo that was published in a home decoration catalogue of the 30's we can provide the source ...untill we discover the real sculpture ! Signed : ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Handcrafted Leather Hippopotamus Statue
Large Vintage Handcrafted Leather Hippopotamus Statue

Large Vintage Handcrafted Leather Hippopotamus Statue

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

This large leather hippopotamus statue is a handcrafted piece with detailed workmanship. It features a naturalistic form with glass eyes and tusks. The sculpted body is well proporti...

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

1950s Italian Blue Murano Glass Hippopotamus
1950s Italian Blue Murano Glass Hippopotamus

1950s Italian Blue Murano Glass Hippopotamus

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid blue Murano glass hippopotamus

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Kaj Bojesen Wooden Hippopotamus in Oak, Denmark
Kaj Bojesen Wooden Hippopotamus in Oak, Denmark

Kaj Bojesen Wooden Hippopotamus in Oak, Denmark

Located in Kastrup, DK

A decorative Danish design figure by Kaj Bojesen. This iconic hippopotamus is crafted in solid oak and features the characteristic playful expression that defines Bojesen’s beloved w...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Decorative Mid-20th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus, Tuscany
Decorative Mid-20th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus, Tuscany

Decorative Mid-20th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus, Tuscany

Located in Madrid, ES

Charming and decorative terracotta hippopotamus crafted in Tuscany during the 1950s. This striking piece exemplifies the traditional Italian terracotta artistry, showcasing smooth co...

Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Carved Quartz Hippopotamus by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Carved Quartz Hippopotamus by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Carved Quartz Hippopotamus by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

By Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Located in New Orleans, LA

Carved Quartz Hippopotamus Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof Late 20th Century Balanced upright with remarkable poise, this anthropomorphic hippopotamus presents Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof’s...

Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Mid-Century Bronze Hippopotamus on Marble Base
Mid-Century Bronze Hippopotamus on Marble Base

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

Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized  Hippopotamus with Infant
Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized  Hippopotamus with Infant

Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized Hippopotamus with Infant

Located in Verviers, BE

Signed By Thomas Mtasa with stylized Of A Hippopotamus with Infant Vintage Inuit Malachite Carving Of A Hippopotamus with Infant Kg 14 The piece is in Very Good and original condit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda

Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda

By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in Toronto, ON

Glass hippopotamus by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Vallien created a zoo animal series for Kosta Boda in 1975 which was called the “Boda Zoo”. It featured zoo animals such as lions...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hippopotamus Hand crafted and hand painted porcelain figure Nymphenburg
Hippopotamus Hand crafted and hand painted porcelain figure Nymphenburg

Hippopotamus Hand crafted and hand painted porcelain figure Nymphenburg

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This is a figure in hand crafted porcelain by Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. The collection Circus by the artist Luise Terletzki Scherf is a joy to have in your space. She crafte...

Category

2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Adorable and jovial, with superb stone inte...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

SMALL INFANT LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
SMALL INFANT LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL

SMALL INFANT LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

COLLECTABLE LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
COLLECTABLE LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

COLLECTABLE LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hipp...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool

By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF LIBERTY'S OMERSA MOTHER & CALF LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HiPPO'S
PAIR OF LIBERTY'S OMERSA MOTHER & CALF LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HiPPO'S

PAIR OF LIBERTY'S OMERSA MOTHER & CALF LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HiPPO'S

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime and very rare pair of original, circa 1940’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather H...

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920
Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920

Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus. This fabulous and amusing hand carved study of a hippopotamus originates from Africa and is primitively carved fro...

Category

20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure

Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have...

Category

20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture
Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture

Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture

Located in Norwood, NJ

Mid century carved marble hippo sculpture. Modern sculpture of a hippopotamus carved from green granite.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte
Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte

Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

He experimented and made glass of great personality with overlapping colours and strong chromatic contrasts with the “Sommerso” (submerged) technique Participations at the Venice Bie...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Dominique Pouchain Hippopotamus Sculpture
Dominique Pouchain Hippopotamus Sculpture

Dominique Pouchain Hippopotamus Sculpture

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H 7.09 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Dominique Pouchain Hippopotamus Sculpture

By Dominique Pouchain

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A Dominique Pouchain sculpture made of "terre chamoté" in very good condition.

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Large Terracotta Hippopotamus Sculpture, Signed
Midcentury Large Terracotta Hippopotamus Sculpture, Signed

Midcentury Large Terracotta Hippopotamus Sculpture, Signed

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H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Midcentury Large Terracotta Hippopotamus Sculpture, Signed

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare and beautiful midcentury large terracotta hipppopotamus sculpture, signed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus
Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus

Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus

Unavailable

H 23 in W 60 in D 20 in

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

Unavailable

H 13 in W 34 in D 13 in

Hippopotamus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

DETAILED STATUE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus for Royal Copenhagen
Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus for Royal Copenhagen

Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus for Royal Copenhagen

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 5 in

Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus for Royal Copenhagen

By Kund Kynh

Located in Chicago, IL

Knud Kyhn for Royal Coppenhagen

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Modernist Polished Aluminum Hippopotamus on Black Wood Stand
Modernist Polished Aluminum Hippopotamus on Black Wood Stand

Modernist Polished Aluminum Hippopotamus on Black Wood Stand

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Cast modernist aluminum hippopotamus that you can display on black wood rectangular stand or by itself. Stylized abstract form with elongated face. The measurements of the hippo on b...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Early 21st Century, Serge Van De Put, Wall-Mounted Hippopotamus Made Tire
Early 21st Century, Serge Van De Put, Wall-Mounted Hippopotamus Made Tire

Early 21st Century, Serge Van De Put, Wall-Mounted Hippopotamus Made Tire

By Serge Van De Put

Located in Ramatuelle, IDF

Serge Van De Put is a Belgian artist. He uses the tire as raw material for his works. This idea came from one of his trips to Africa.  

Category

Early 2000s Belgian Animal Sculptures

Graciously

Catherine LabontéGraciously

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H 17 in W 9 in D 10 in

Graciously

By Catherine Labonté

Located in Asheville, NC

A tongue-in-cheek glass sculpture of a hippopotamus under a glass cloche topped with a rose.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Hippopotamus sculpture by Octavio Sardá
Hippopotamus sculpture by Octavio Sardá

Hippopotamus sculpture by Octavio Sardá

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H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Hippopotamus sculpture by Octavio Sardá

By Octavio Sardá

Located in Girona, Girona

Hippopotamus sculpture of composition covered with a 925 silver sheet.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Animal Sculptures

Aluminum Hippopotamus Sculpture by David Parkin
Aluminum Hippopotamus Sculpture by David Parkin

Aluminum Hippopotamus Sculpture by David Parkin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cast aluminum Hippopotamus sculpture by David Parkin. PARKER series - Signed and numbered 260/450.-- Dimensions: H: 6.5 inches: W: 5 inches: D: 15 inches ---.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century French Carved Dark Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture
Mid-Century French Carved Dark Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture

Mid-Century French Carved Dark Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Mid-Century hippopotamus sculpture crafted in France. The detailed leather figure is in excellent condition and adorns a rich patinated finish. the hippo's mouth is open an...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1960s Hippopotamus Sculpture by Steuben
1960s Hippopotamus Sculpture by Steuben

1960s Hippopotamus Sculpture by Steuben

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H 3 in W 3.5 in D 6 in

1960s Hippopotamus Sculpture by Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A delightful and beautifully crafted hand blown crystal sculpture of a hippopotamus.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Artist Signed Royal Copenhagen Hippo
Artist Signed Royal Copenhagen Hippo

Artist Signed Royal Copenhagen Hippo

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H 6.5 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in

Artist Signed Royal Copenhagen Hippo

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing and large Royal Copenhagen hippopotamus sculpture signed by the artist.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Hippopotamus by Carl Walters
Hippopotamus by Carl Walters

Hippopotamus by Carl Walters

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H 7.5 in W 16 in D 6.5 in

Hippopotamus by Carl Walters

Located in Dallas, TX

a blue faience hippopotamus sculpture signed Walters 1928 (Image 8) Walter's, a painter, was inspired to become a potter after viewing an exhibition of Egyptian ceramic ware at t...

Category

Early 20th Century American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Lazy River King: Mozambican Soapstone Hippo
Lazy River King: Mozambican Soapstone Hippo

Lazy River King: Mozambican Soapstone Hippo

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved from soapstone in Mozambique, this hippopotamus sculpture highlights the region’s skilled craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"

Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"

Located in New York, NY

This charming 12-inch hippopotamus sculpture is hand-carved from richly veined, dark green soapstone native to Zimbabwe, known for its smooth polish and natural marbling with earthy ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zimbabwean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture
Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture

Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture

By Liberty of London

Located in Forney, TX

A handsome large antique hippopotamus sculpture. Hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the early 20th century, most likely English, the richly detailed hand carved patinated leather...

Category

Early 20th Century European Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Large Verdigris Bronze Hippopotamus Sundial Garden Sculpture
Large Verdigris Bronze Hippopotamus Sundial Garden Sculpture

Large Verdigris Bronze Hippopotamus Sundial Garden Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

Garden or also for indoor sculpture. Large scale and heavy, the Hippopotamus signifies strength and power.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ironwood Hippopotamus
Ironwood Hippopotamus

Ironwood Hippopotamus

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H 14 in W 28 in D 9 in

Ironwood Hippopotamus

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A solid ironwood sculpture of a hippopotamus.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gabriella Crespi, Hippopotamus, Bronze Sculpture, Milano, circa 1973
Gabriella Crespi, Hippopotamus, Bronze Sculpture, Milano, circa 1973

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 bottom.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Valérie Courtet, Hippopotamus and Crocodile, Glazed Stoneware Sculpture
Valérie Courtet, Hippopotamus and Crocodile, Glazed Stoneware Sculpture

Valérie Courtet, Hippopotamus and Crocodile, Glazed Stoneware Sculpture

By valerie courtet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Valérie Courtet, signed. Glazed stoneware sculpture figuring a stand crocodile on a hippopotamus.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini
Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning turquoise blue crackle faience glaze with a egyptian style motif. Signed with the Z with a squiggle through it and then below it's marked Italy.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large hand carved solid teak wood hippopotamus or hippo sculpture, exudes warmth and whimsy, mid century 1960c era.

Category

Vintage 1960s African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus by Artist Hadrien David.
Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus by Artist Hadrien David.

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Opened Mouth Hippopotamus
20th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Opened Mouth Hippopotamus

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carved Wood Hippopotamus
Carved Wood Hippopotamus

Carved Wood Hippopotamus

Located in New York, NY

A carved wood hippopotamus with original patina. Carved in fruitwood. Very good condition
20" long, 10" high

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Animal Sculptures

Gabriella Crespi “Hippopotamus and Rhinoceros” Bronze Sculptures from the Animal
Gabriella Crespi “Hippopotamus and Rhinoceros” Bronze Sculptures from the Animal

Gabriella Crespi “Hippopotamus and Rhinoceros” Bronze Sculptures from the Animal

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Milano, IT

Charming pair of bronze animal sculptures, depicting a hippopotamus and a rhinoceros, designed by Gabriella Crespi (1922–2017) as part of her celebrated “Animali” series, created in ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini
Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A ceramic hippo with turquoise blue glaze and floral / tribal pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Realistic Life-Size 1980 Spanish Cast Bronze Hippopotamus Garden Sculpture
Realistic Life-Size 1980 Spanish Cast Bronze Hippopotamus Garden Sculpture

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 and shows his teeth in a defiant warning.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970S Gabriella Crespi Hippopotamus
1970S Gabriella Crespi Hippopotamus

1970S Gabriella Crespi Hippopotamus

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H 2.76 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Ceramic Hippopotamus Family
1970s Ceramic Hippopotamus Family

1970s Ceramic Hippopotamus Family

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H 5.52 in W 13 in D 5.52 in

1970s Ceramic Hippopotamus Family

By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Four 1970s ceramic hippopotamus family by Ivo De Santis Italy Good vintage condition.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful hippopotamus signed P Santoni 1974
Beautiful hippopotamus signed P Santoni 1974

Beautiful hippopotamus signed P Santoni 1974

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H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Hippopotamus
Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Hippopotamus

Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Hippopotamus

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H 7 in W 16 in D 5.5 in

Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Hippopotamus

Located in Houston, TX

Italian glazed terra cotta Hippopotamus. This stunning large Italian white glazed terracotta Hippo sculpture, figure or statue is realistic and makes the perfect whimsical accessory!

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Glazed Italian Terracotta Hippopotamus
Large Glazed Italian Terracotta Hippopotamus

Large Glazed Italian Terracotta Hippopotamus

Located in Pasadena, CA

This a wonderfully realistic ceramic sculpture of a hippopotamus. This is an unusually large figure that is beautifully detailed, i think she's a girl because of her soulful eyes.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Hippopotamus, In Bronze Signed Dubanton
Hippopotamus, In Bronze Signed Dubanton

Hippopotamus, In Bronze Signed Dubanton

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H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in

Hippopotamus, In Bronze Signed Dubanton

Located in BARSAC, FR

Bronze hippopotamus with brown patina on a black Belgian marble base. Work from the first half of the 20th century (art deco period) signed on the right hind leg Dubanton. Rare subj...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Artist Signed Carved Hardwood Hippopotamus
Artist Signed Carved Hardwood Hippopotamus

Artist Signed Carved Hardwood Hippopotamus

Located in Rochester, NY

Exceptionally fine hand carved single block hardwood Hippopotamus in a running position w/ beautifully aged original rich surface color and great life like character. Hand signed by ...

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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Large Papier Mâché Hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante
Large Papier Mâché Hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante

Large Papier Mâché Hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A very fun and decorative papier mâché hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante, complete with custom pedestal. Very light and easy to handle, this hippo adds humor and taste to any room. W...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

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Papier Mâché

French Blue and White Hippopotamus Desvres
French Blue and White Hippopotamus Desvres

French Blue and White Hippopotamus Desvres

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H 2 in W 1.8 in D 4.5 in

French Blue and White Hippopotamus Desvres

By Desvres

Located in Austin, TX

French faience blue and white hippopotamus attributed to Desvres, circa 1910.

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Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

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Faience

Collection of 4 Italian Travertine Hippopotamus
Collection of 4 Italian Travertine Hippopotamus

Collection of 4 Italian Travertine Hippopotamus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of 4 Italian Travertine Hippopotamus. Priced right to left $145, $125, $98, $88.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

1980s Statuette of a Hippopotamus by J. M. Tasa
1980s Statuette of a Hippopotamus by J. M. Tasa

1980s Statuette of a Hippopotamus by J. M. Tasa

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H 7.09 in W 17.33 in D 11.82 in

1980s Statuette of a Hippopotamus by J. M. Tasa

By J. M. Tasa

Located in Paris, FR

1980s veined marble statuette of a hippopotamus by J. M. Tasa.

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Late 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Heavy Vintage Sterling Silver Model Hippopotamus Figure, 1972
Heavy Vintage Sterling Silver Model Hippopotamus Figure, 1972

Heavy Vintage Sterling Silver Model Hippopotamus Figure, 1972

By SMD Castings

Located in London, GB

A wonderful vintage solid silver hippo modelled with a lovely attention to detail. The figure of the hippo is of a notably impressive weight. Made in London in 1872 by SMD Casting...

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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Chinese 19th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus Patinated to Simulate Bronze
Chinese 19th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus Patinated to Simulate Bronze

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

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Figure, Hippopotamus, Glazed and Unglazed Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Figure, Hippopotamus, Glazed and Unglazed Stoneware

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Figure, Hippopotamus, Glazed and Unglazed Stoneware

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, figure, Hippopotamus. Glazed and unglazed stoneware or ceramic. Height: 11.5 cm. Marked. In perfect condition.

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20th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

MEDiUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOl
MEDiUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOl

MEDiUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOl

By Liberty of London, Omersa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed Hippo ...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Leather

PAIR OF COLLECTABLE LIBERTY'S OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HiPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
PAIR OF COLLECTABLE LIBERTY'S OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HiPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

PAIR OF COLLECTABLE LIBERTY'S OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HiPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime and very rare pair of original, circa 1940’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather h...

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Hippopotamus Designed by Knud Kyhn, Made in Denmark
Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Hippopotamus Designed by Knud Kyhn, Made in Denmark

Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Hippopotamus Designed by Knud Kyhn, Made in Denmark

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish stoneware figurine of a happy hippopotamus designed by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen. The design was first launched in 1930. The figurine is deco...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus Three Collection, Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Sculpture
Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus Three Collection, Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Sculpture

Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus Three Collection, Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Sculpture

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adorable three hippos made for Royal Copenhagen collection, all signed, can be sold separately, please contact dealer. The large measures 11 1/4 x 5.5 x 4 1/4 and the smallest 6 1/2 ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Solid Walnut Hand Carved Figural Hippopotamus Sculpture
Solid Walnut Hand Carved Figural Hippopotamus Sculpture

Solid Walnut Hand Carved Figural Hippopotamus Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice solid walnut hand carved figural hippopotamus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 8.5" W x 4" D x 4.5" H. #1558.  

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture
Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture

Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice solid verdite hand carved figural hippopotamus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 8.5" W x 6" D x 3.75" H.

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20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Wooden African Hippopotamus Sculpture
Hand Carved Wooden African Hippopotamus Sculpture

Hand Carved Wooden African Hippopotamus Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Naturalistic hand carved African wooden sculpture of a hippopotamus. The piece is carved from a single piece of wood.

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20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modernist Alabaster Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture Figurine
Modernist Alabaster Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture Figurine

Modernist Alabaster Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture Figurine

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

1950s-1960s modernist hippo sculpted from alabaster. Came from an artist's estate - everything was 1950s-1960s and most items were listed artists, besides her own work. This piece is...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

Art Deco Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture
Art Deco Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture

Art Deco Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Amazing leather hippo. Stylish object.

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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Hand Carved African Hippopotamus Wooden Sculpture
Hand Carved African Hippopotamus Wooden Sculpture

Hand Carved African Hippopotamus Wooden Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage hand carved wooden teak African hippopotamus sculpture. Very nice handmade, hand carved on one piece of wood.

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Small Hippo Sculpture
Small Hippo Sculpture

Small Hippo Sculpture

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H 1 in W 14 in D 5 in

Small Hippo Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Small cast bronze hippopotamus sculpture with hand-patinated finish. This unique two-piece art object, signed and dated by the artist, can be displayed on a table or on the floor.

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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1960s Teak Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
1960s Teak Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

1960s Teak Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

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H 7 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

1960s Teak Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Lovely hand sculpted Teakwood Hippopotamus. circa 1960s. This guy will be a fabulous addition to your home décor and Hippos bring good luck!

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Mid-20th Century Moorish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Soap Stone Jadeite Sculpture of a Hippopotamus
Soap Stone Jadeite Sculpture of a Hippopotamus

Soap Stone Jadeite Sculpture of a Hippopotamus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very handsome carved sculpture of. Hippo made from Soapstone or Jadeite. The very large and heavy piece is a wonderful representation and ready for any shelf or living space.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Soapstone

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Leather Hippo by Deru
Leather Hippo by Deru

Leather Hippo by Deru

$1,800

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 10.5 in

Leather Hippo by Deru

By Deru

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather Hippo by Deru, A Hippo handcrafted from a pinched and riveted piece of leather. Stamped Deru Germany.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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Hippopotamus Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Hippopotamus Sculpture?

A piece of hippopotamus sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,100, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $16,291.

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