Porcelain Miniature Pig by Belleek
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical porcelain pig made by the Belleek Pottery Ltd. of Ireland, circa 1980s. #4815
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Porcelain Animals
Miniature Stoneware Turtle Sculpture by Meissen Boettger
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Miniature stoneware turtle sculpture by Meissen Boettger, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.25"W x 3""D x 1.5"H. Great detail a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono object Very good condition Mid 20th century Size: 16cm x 4.5cm H 8cm cm / 6.3 x 1.8 inch, H. 3 inch Weight: 190g ( 0.4 lb) Inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Miniature Pigs by Belleek
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Cute pair of whimsical porcelain pigs by Belleek Pottery Ltd. of Ireland, circa 1980s. The large pig is 3" H x 4.25" W x 2.5" D and the small pig is 2" H x 2.5" W x 1.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th century Continental pair of miniature porcelain hand painted dogs, C 1890
$709 / set
H 2.96 in W 2.56 in D 1.58 in
19th century Continental pair of miniature porcelain hand painted dogs, C 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This very pleasing pair of miniature white dogs with black markings are finely hand painted with good detail and expression. They each show an adult and puppy and the pair are left a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
2 Antique Miniature Staffordshire Dogs King Charles Spaniel Bulldog 2" to 3"
$235 / set
H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
2 Antique Miniature Staffordshire Dogs King Charles Spaniel Bulldog 2" to 3"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Staffordshire porcelain miniature figurines in the shape of dogs - a seated red and white King Charles spaniel on a grassy base, and a reclining bulldog with brown sp...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Pompeii" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics Thompson gathered from the Thames River a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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Limoges, France. Seven miniature porcelain animals. Approx. 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Limoges, France. Seven miniature porcelain animals, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges, France. Six porcelain miniature animals. Approx. 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Limoges, France. Six porcelain miniature animals, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Antique Miniature Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Spaniel on Cushion Dog
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H 2.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Antique Miniature Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Spaniel on Cushion Dog
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1885s - 1920s century miniature porcelain figurine in the shape of a black and white spaniel with a blue bow, seated on a red and white fringed cushion. Marked with a Samson ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Italian Chick Porcelain Capodimonte Circa 1880
By Capodimonte
Located in Austin, TX
Miniature Italian Chick Porcelain signed Capodimonte Circa 1880. Height / 1.3" , 1.3" on 0.9" inches.
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Frog Circa 1930
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Austin, TX
Miniature Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Frog Circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Miniature English Staffordshire Porcelain Spaniel Dog Figurine
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H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique Miniature English Staffordshire Porcelain Spaniel Dog Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique miniature Staffordshire porcelain figurine in the shape of a red and white King Charles spaniel with gold collar.
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Miniature English Staffordshire Porcelain Seated Dog Spaniel Figurine
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H 2.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Miniature English Staffordshire Porcelain Seated Dog Spaniel Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 3" porcelain figurine in the shape of a white and red spotted King Charles Spaniel, similar in style to old Staffordshire porcelain.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Sized Staffordshire Standing Miniature Lamb circa 1860
By Staffordshire
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming antique Victorian fellow is made of quality Staffordshire porcelain and features lovely curly lamb's wool, hand-painted red eyes, a black nose with tan shading as well ...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
2 Antique Staffordshire Miniature Seated Confetti Lamb Figurines Poodle Bookend
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H 2.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in
2 Antique Staffordshire Miniature Seated Confetti Lamb Figurines Poodle Bookend
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique miniature 19th century Staffordshire porcelain figurines in the shape of reclining Lambs with black noses and confetti fur. Great for display or even use as a bookend.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Miniature Cows Delftware Dutch Pieces Polychrome, 18th Century
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H 2.37 in W 3.35 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Antique Miniature Cows Delftware Dutch Pieces Polychrome, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual pair of two small Delft earthenware cows with enamel. They had rough life but still very nice. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Europe...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Miniature Pig by Belleek
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical porcelain pig made by the Belleek Pottery Ltd. of Ireland, circa 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Miniature Rabbits
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted miniature rabbits. Their background is white with orange fish scale net pattern. The inside of their ears are light blue color. Their ...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Miniatures Herend Hand Painted Porcelain Owls
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted miniatures owls figurines. They are painted white in the background with royal blue fish scale pattern. They have large black eyes, gilde...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beatrix Potter’s Collectible Animal Figurines Set of 5
Located in Plainview, NY
A porcelain set of Beatrix Potter's collectible animal figurines. Each figurine is signed, dated and titled in the bottom. Date of manufacturing ranges from 1948-1976. They are just ...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Mantle King Charles Spaniels Miniature Beswick Dog Figurines
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H 3.55 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Vintage Mantle King Charles Spaniels Miniature Beswick Dog Figurines
By Beswick
Located in Bochum, NRW
Nice pair of vintage miniature Staffordshire mantle dogs. They measure approximately 9 cm [3.5"] high. Marked BESWICK ENGLAND 1378-7. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Miniature Meissen Chickens, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Pair of miniature Meissen chickens, naturalistically coloured. Crossed swords mark, also incised numbers, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Miniature Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early pair of miniature glazed ceramic foo dogs in beige and blue. Used to guard the entryway to temples and homes of the very rich, they depict the guardian lions of the Far East. A...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Porcelain Chamberlain Worcester Doe and Stag Lying Recumbent
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H 2 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Antique Porcelain Chamberlain Worcester Doe and Stag Lying Recumbent
Located in Baltimore, MD
The pair includes a doe and stag in white and gilt, lying on an oval base, marked Chamberlain Worcester in script, 155 New Bond Street London, 1820-1840, each approximately 3 inches ...
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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Antique Belleek Irish Porcelain Saucer – Etruscan Shell Pattern Mid 20th Century
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique Belleek Irish Porcelain Saucer – Basket Weave Shell Pattern, 5th Mark (c.1955–1965) Delicate Irish craftsmanship in luminous creamy porcelain Add a touch of historic eleganc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
Unavailable|$4,350 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and very rare Belleek cabaret set in the Grass design, consisting of a teapot, two teacups and saucers, a milk jug and a lidded sugar bowl, all placed on a large ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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Miniature Porcelain Animals For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of miniature porcelain animals for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all miniature porcelain animals available were constructed with great care. We have 12 antique and vintage miniature porcelain animals in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Miniature porcelain animals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of miniature porcelain animals to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau miniature porcelain animals are of considerable interest. Belleek Pottery Ltd., Paul Philippe and Andrea Salvatori each produced beautiful miniature porcelain animals that are worth considering.
How Much are Miniature Porcelain Animals?
Prices for miniature porcelain animals can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, miniature porcelain animals begin at $145 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $926.
Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
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