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
Mid-20th Century Irish Animal Sculptures
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. #4815
Porcelain
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...
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...
Porcelain
$250Sale Price / set|41% Off
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.
Porcelain
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...
Porcelain
$164Sale Price / set|30% Off
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...
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
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.
Brass
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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 ...
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.
Porcelain
Miniature Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Frog Circa 1930
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Austin, TX
Miniature Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Frog Circa 1930.
Porcelain
Sold
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.
Porcelain
Sold
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.
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 ...
Porcelain
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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.
Porcelain
Sold
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Porcelain
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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. ...
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.
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...
Porcelain
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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 ...
Ceramic
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful small Pig figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made probably of soapstone or resin. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your c...
Soapstone
$495
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 4.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Glazed Terracotta Boar Statue or Sculpture
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Italian white glazed terracotta wild boar statue in the style Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor. Statue is free of repairs, signed with artist initials to underside, p...
Terracotta
$1,757
H 11.42 in W 20.48 in D 7.88 in
19th Century French Earthenware Pig Sculpture from Bavent in Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A great looking late 19th century French pig sculpture in earthenware from Bavent in Normandy. The pig of different shades of white as well as its expressive look testifies to the qu...
Earthenware
$4,575
H 2.96 in W 4.93 in D 1.58 in
Rare Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Pig Model, Berthold Muller Chester, 1903
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1903 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Pig, is wonderfully modelled, and features a removable head. The pig m...
Sterling Silver
Large Sculpture Whihe Glazed Earthenware Ceramic Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
An exquisite sculpture of a lion in white glazed earthenware, from the first half of the 20th century and originating in Italy, a sculpture with beautiful details of the mouth, the l...
Earthenware
Japanese Little Bronze Turtle Jewerly Box 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an objet of turtle which you can use as a jewelry holder. This is made with bronze and it was made in Japan around 1980s. The thing that written on the bottom of the turtle i...
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Ceramic
$1,800 / set
H 2.25 in W 1.13 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Antique German Silver Figural Boar Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German cast silver figural salt and pepper shakers, ca 1910. Each: Boar with bristly fur, flexed-back ears, and pointed spout with mouth tusks. Curlicue tail adds touch of sw...
Silver
Mid-Century French Painted Cast Iron Piggy Bank Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of charm and character to your interior with this antique-style mid-century French piggy bank, crafted circa 1960. Cast in iron and modeled with a wonderfully realistic f...
Iron
American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's
Located in Incline Village, NV
American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce sin...
Pottery
Early 20th Century Porcelain Pig
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century porcelain pig. Beautifully patinated and crackled creamy white glaze. Quite possibly an old piggy bank, fed through bottom since slot at the top missing.
Porcelain
Petite Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
This petite vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain cat is a charming and elegant decorative piece that captures the serene beauty of a cat in repose. Crafted with meticulous attention to d...
Porcelain
Large Mid Century French Glazed Ceramic Pig Figurine
Located in Stamford, CT
A large-sized Mid-century white glazed ceramic figure representing a naturalistic pig. Finely detailed with glass eyes. France, circa 1940s. This is a great looking pig with a nice f...
Ceramic
Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique organic box turtle shell or carapace with its distinctive variegated color patterns and texture.
Organic Material, Lucite
Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique organic box turtle shell or carapace with its distinctive variegated color patterns and texture.
Organic Material, Lucite
Large Vintage Italian Hand Made Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian ceramic tiger sculpture, from 1980's. Hand crafted sculpture of sitting tiger is created in glazed and hand painted ceramic. Very good/excellent vintage condition.
Ceramic
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...
Porcelain
Belleek Four-Strand Oval Basket, 20th Century
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Belleek four-strand oval basket 20th century Oval basket with a waved loop rim applied with sprigs of flowers, impressed banner mark. Note: Restoration to four loops, as i...
Porcelain
Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a highly sought after set of Belleek Neptune porcelain. This tea set has 15 pieces. It has 5 cups and 6 saucers. A teapot, a serving tray, a sauce upside down triangle bowl a...
Porcelain
Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a partial set of Belleek Limpet porcelain. The Limpet tea set has 9 pieces. The teapot and 4 cups and 4 saucers. There are 5 hand painted Shamrock pieces. 2 tea cups, a suga...
Porcelain
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.