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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature
Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature

Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique
20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique

20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 20th Century figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian bronzes. This charming figurine showcases the exceptional artistry for whi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Two large Beetle Bug Miniature Figurines, Vintage German 1960s
Two large Beetle Bug Miniature Figurines, Vintage German 1960s

Two large Beetle Bug Miniature Figurines, Vintage German 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Set of two larger decorative miniature figurines dating to approximately the 1960s. These charming vintage pieces are crafted from metal, possibly brass, and display an attractive ag...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pulcino Glass Bird Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano Italy 1960s
Pulcino Glass Bird Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano Italy 1960s

Pulcino Glass Bird Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano Italy 1960s

By Alessandro Pianon, Vitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Pulcino glass bird sculpture designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. Blue and green on a grayish background. Applied murrine eyes. Textured copper legs. One of the two ta...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington
Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington

Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington

By Frederic Remington

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, This large bronze sculpture is titled "Coming Through the Rye", depicting four cowboys on horseback with pistols raised.It is a reproduction "after" the famou...

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1960s American American Classical Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68
ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68

By Thomas Frederick Daws, Royal Doulton

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - FREDERICK THOMAS DAWS (British Designer / Artist 1878-1956) - HN1037 (Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a cocker spaniel designed by the wel...

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

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Ceramic

Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue

Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s. Rich in character and symbolic presence, these guardian figures feature expressive...

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1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Sausage Dog by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Vintage Italian Ceramic Sausage Dog by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Vintage Italian Ceramic Sausage Dog by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in London, GB

Italian ceramic bassotto (dachsund) by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). An iconic vintage design, decorated with an impressed Rimini pattern in 'Rimini blu'. Weighty and substan...

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1960s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Rare Antique Fish Chandelier with Iridescent Glass Shades
Rare Antique Fish Chandelier with Iridescent Glass Shades

Rare Antique Fish Chandelier with Iridescent Glass Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

If you are looking for a truly rare catch, then this antique fish chandelier could be the perfect one to land. This wonderful early 20th century chandeli...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue
Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue

Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue

Located in Delft, NL

Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue Four very decorative white ceramic birds to hang on the wall. All four birds are printed with a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign

Large Vintage Painted Folk Art Trout Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign

Located in Lisse, NL

Step into a time when storefronts told their story with charm and character. This striking, hand-painted metal trout sign is a rare and wonderfully quirky example of the early 20th-c...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Zinc

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor
Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Maria Superior Porcelain Model of "Rosie", a model of a Cow, Dated 1992
Maria Superior Porcelain Model of "Rosie", a model of a Cow, Dated 1992

Maria Superior Porcelain Model of "Rosie", a model of a Cow, Dated 1992

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mara Superior (b. 1951) ‘Rosie’: A Porcelain Model of a Cow Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA, Dated 1992 A charming and accomplished porcelain figure of a standing cow, named ‘Rosi...

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1990s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Kinetic Ball Sculpture Model Orbit Swinging Mobile Vintage Denmark
Kinetic Ball Sculpture Model Orbit Swinging Mobile Vintage Denmark

Kinetic Ball Sculpture Model Orbit Swinging Mobile Vintage Denmark

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming vintage kinetic mobile composed of delicately balanced spheres, dating to the 1960s and manufactured in Denmark by Laurids Lønborg. Arranged in a graceful, sculptural comp...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s
French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s

French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This elegant French Art Deco polar bear sculpture from the 1920s, crafted in Dax, France, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative des...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Ceramic Parrots
Pair of Midcentury Chinese Ceramic Parrots

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Ceramic Parrots

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1940's Chinese birds. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 4.75" Depth: 6.5"

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1940s Chinese Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Black Resin Panther Sculpture, 1980s
Black Resin Panther Sculpture, 1980s

Black Resin Panther Sculpture, 1980s

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Impressive black resin panther sculpture dating from the 1980s, featuring a striking elongated silhouette and a powerful sculptural presence. The animal ...

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1980s Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Vintage Gilt Horse Sculpture
Vintage Gilt Horse Sculpture

Vintage Gilt Horse Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A circa Mexican 1960 horse sculpture on black base. Measurements: Height: 15" Depth: 6.5" Width: 20.5"

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1960s Mexican Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Handcrafted Mid Century Modern metal owl sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere. This decorative brutalist object features aged brass / bronze tone torch-cut metal.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Paul Hoff for Reijmyre. Two art glass figurines, elephant and rhinoceros.
Paul Hoff for Reijmyre. Two art glass figurines, elephant and rhinoceros.

Paul Hoff for Reijmyre. Two art glass figurines, elephant and rhinoceros.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Paul Hoff for Reijmyre, set of two glass figurines. Decorative art glass figurines depicting an elephant and rhinoceros in blue and grey glass, one with original factory sticker, sig...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Art Deco Style Life Sized "Pat the Dog" Greyhound Figural Statue
Art Deco Style Life Sized "Pat the Dog" Greyhound Figural Statue

Art Deco Style Life Sized "Pat the Dog" Greyhound Figural Statue

Located in Southampton, NJ

A Highly stylized, postmodern Art Deco-inspired sculpture that captures the sleek, dramatic lines of a life-size greyhound or whippet; looking upward. Fiberglass and steel stand cons...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Brass Koi Fish Sculpture
Mid Century Brass Koi Fish Sculpture

Mid Century Brass Koi Fish Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Brass Sculpture of a Koi Fish. Overall good condition, Few spots of patina visible from age and use. Late 20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

The Little Guardian: Bronze Study of a French Bulldog on Marble Base
The Little Guardian: Bronze Study of a French Bulldog on Marble Base

The Little Guardian: Bronze Study of a French Bulldog on Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

A charming bronze sculpture depicting a French Bulldog, modeled with alert ears, expressive features, and a compact muscular stance characteristic of the breed. The dog is rendered w...

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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Panther by Georges Lavroff – France Circa 1925
Art Deco Bronze Panther by Georges Lavroff – France Circa 1925

Art Deco Bronze Panther by Georges Lavroff – France Circa 1925

By Georges Lavroff

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Bronze Panther by Georges Lavroff – France Circa 1925 This magnificent Art Deco bronze panther by Georges Lavroff (1895–1991) is one of the most striking examples of French...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Kay Bojesen Light Green Lovebirds in FSC Beechwood, Scandinavian Style
Kay Bojesen Light Green Lovebirds in FSC Beechwood, Scandinavian Style

Kay Bojesen Light Green Lovebirds in FSC Beechwood, Scandinavian Style

By Kay Bojesen

Located in New York, NY

Birds meet, and sweet music ensues. The series of songbirds and lovebirds are beloved classics in and everlasting symbols of timeless love. With this pair of both modern and classic...

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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu
Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu

Located in Delft, NL

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu 4 pieces Christmas tree decorations designed by Janny van der Heijden for Heinen Delfts Blue A Christmas ball with scene...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool
Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool

Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool

By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in München, BY

Rare small 'sheep' stool made of genuine sheep's wool by Hanns Peter Krafft, handcrafted by Meier. Made in Germany in the 1980s. This charming sheep has thick, creamy-white wool, lea...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Wool, Pine

Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Porcelain Pigeon Candy Box, 1916
Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Porcelain Pigeon Candy Box, 1916

Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Porcelain Pigeon Candy Box, 1916

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Porcelain Pigeon Candy Box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Haviland Limoges, 1916 A rare and exquisite French Art Deco porcelain pigeon candy box, designed by the celeb...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head of Goddess Bastet
Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head of Goddess Bastet

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head of Goddess Bastet

Located in London, GB

A finely modelled ancient Egyptian bronze cat head from the Late Period and the height of Egyptian bronzeworking. The triangular face, elegantly mo...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Located in Esbjerg, DK

85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...

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1980s Folk Art Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy
Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy

Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy

Located in London, GB

A sensitively-modelled and well-provenanced ancient Greek waterspout in the form of a lion’s head, a notably rare example of 4th-3rd century BC Tarantine sculpture. An architectural ...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Set of Two Hand-Carved Dala Horses - Swedish Folk Art Decor
Set of Two Hand-Carved Dala Horses - Swedish Folk Art Decor

Set of Two Hand-Carved Dala Horses - Swedish Folk Art Decor

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely pair of horses is a perfect example of classic Swedish craftsmanship. The beautiful Nordic colors will take your breath away, just like the vivid shades you've seen in th...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Majolica Frog Pitcher Fives Lille, circa 1890
French Majolica Frog Pitcher Fives Lille, circa 1890

French Majolica Frog Pitcher Fives Lille, circa 1890

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual Majolica frog pitcher wearing a brown jacket signed Fives Lille, circa 1890.

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1890s French French Provincial Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird Sculpture by Bosse, Blue Glass, 1960s
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird Sculpture by Bosse, Blue Glass, 1960s

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird Sculpture by Bosse, Blue Glass, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird From Bosse, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: ...

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20th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Wall or table decoration of three ceramic Delfts Blue swimming fish
Wall or table decoration of three ceramic Delfts Blue swimming fish

Wall or table decoration of three ceramic Delfts Blue swimming fish

Located in Delft, NL

Wall or table decoration of three ceramic fish in Delft Blue Three very decorative white ceramic fish figures to hang on the wall or show it on the table or a decorative spot all t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Live Size Italian Pug Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Live Size Italian Pug Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Live Size Italian Pug Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

By Marioni

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An outstanding statue of an Italian Pug Dog made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectiona...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details
GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details

GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎁 Holiday Highlight: A thoughtful gift for dog lovers, vintage collectors, or anyone who appreciates European craftsmanship. A soulful 1970s Italian ceramic spaniel figurine, crafte...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s
American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s

American Folk Art Large Painted Wrought Iron Sitting Cat Statue 1950s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large American Folk Art statue features a large cat sitting with its tail raised up and slightly curled, looking straight forward with its ears perked up. The cat is sculpted...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991
Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991

Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Warrenton, OR

Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This beautiful, realistic b...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi Mid Century Italy
Large Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi Mid Century Italy

Large Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi Mid Century Italy

Located in Nottingham, GB

This impressive extra-large ceramic horse was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi during the 1960s and is a striking example of the celebrated Rimini Blu series. Standing at approxima...

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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s
Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s

Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted Ceramic. Perfectly representations of this majestic being, stern, watchful and obedient at the same time. Elegan...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani

Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...

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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA

1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** 1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning...

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

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

Richard Rohac Austrian Bronze Dachshund Dog Sculpture
Richard Rohac Austrian Bronze Dachshund Dog Sculpture

Richard Rohac Austrian Bronze Dachshund Dog Sculpture

By Richard Rohac

Located in Sarasota, FL

Fantastic signed Richard Rohac bronze dachshund sculpture. Elegant piece with long exaggerated tail. Signed to the bottom with RR signature. In fine c...

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

Materials

Bronze

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA - Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA - Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA - Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine

By Jema

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Jema Holland Model 321 Long-Neck Dachshund Figurine - Midcentury Dutch Ceramic, Lustre Glaze A sculptural ode to whimsy and elegance, this vintage ceramic dachshund figurine ...

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

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Ceramic

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Shorebird Figurine Heritage Myrtlewood
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Shorebird Figurine Heritage Myrtlewood

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Shorebird Figurine Heritage Myrtlewood

By George Nakashima

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage hand-carved wooden shorebird figurine, likely a snipe or wading bird, often designed in a Danish Modern style with simple forms and wire legs. Car...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Equestrian Sculpture, Hand-Carved Hardwood with Brass, 1940s
Antique Equestrian Sculpture, Hand-Carved Hardwood with Brass, 1940s

Antique Equestrian Sculpture, Hand-Carved Hardwood with Brass, 1940s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1832 Antique Equestrian Sculpture. Hand carved wood horse rapped with shapped brass applied to wood.

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1940s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair

Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair

Located in New York, NY

An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Figural Horse Business Card Tray Catchall Brass Bronze, Vienna, Austria, 1910s
Figural Horse Business Card Tray Catchall Brass Bronze, Vienna, Austria, 1910s

Figural Horse Business Card Tray Catchall Brass Bronze, Vienna, Austria, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1910s Austrian business card tray or catchall. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian art nouveau items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950
A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of pink hand-painted metal flamingo sculptures, mid 20th century. A Palm Springs fever dream come to life, this pair will add flair to any indoor or outdoor setting. The bodic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Antique Animal Sculptures

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.