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Baccarat Crystal Origami Pig Figurine
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare cubist style pig figurine by Baccarat Crystal. A very unusual collector's piece.
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Baccarat Crystal Origami Pig Figurine
Baccarat Crystal Origami Pig Figurine
H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
Elephant Sculpture. Black matte
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Matte black porcelain creation inspired by an African elephant from the Origami collection. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Elephant Sculpture. Black matte
Elephant Sculpture. Black matte
H 16.929 in W 20.472 in D 7.874 in
1960's Vintage Leather Deru Elephant
By Deru
Located in Redding, CT
Wiesbaden in the 1960s. This leather origami elephant is folded from a single piece of leather and cleverly
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Panther Figurine. Coral matte
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
pure lines of one of the world’s most beautiful animals, interpreted according to an attractive and
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Panther Figurine. Coral matte
Panther Figurine. Coral matte
H 7.48 in W 19.685 in D 4.724 in
Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Valladolid, ES
, attracts good luck! This iconography follows Japanese origami models, since Art Deco was influenced by
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
Art Deco French Elephant Sculpture, Babbitt Material
No Reserve
H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in
Panther Sculpture. Iridiscent
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture depicting a panther from the Origami collection. In their constant search for
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Panther Sculpture. Iridiscent
Panther Sculpture. Iridiscent
H 7.48 in W 19.685 in D 4.724 in

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Pair of Japanese Trays in Black Resin Lacquer Effect with Gold Painted Cranes
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Mid-Century Modern Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture
By Deru
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Bull 'Matte Black'
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Metal Origami Bird Sculpture
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Three Copper "Origami" Dogs Figures, 1960s
Three Copper "Origami" Dogs Figures, 1960s
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By Deru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
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Origami Animal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic origami animal available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every origami animal was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage origami animal you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect origami animal — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A origami animal made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made origami animal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lladro and Deru are consistently popular.

How Much is a Origami Animal?

The average selling price for a origami animal at 1stDibs is $1,025, while they’re typically $705 on the low end and $3,750 for the highest priced.

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