Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Sculpture Paperweight 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster baby owl features hand carved, abstract shaped body with charming large applique eyes. Soft off-white tones of solid alabaster with beautiful...
Alabaster
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Rosewood Owl Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist rosewood owl sculpture, on base, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.75"W x 1"D x 6"H.
Rosewood
Black Forest Owl Nutcracker, Fruitwood Sculpture from 1950s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful angry Owl Nutcracker .Glass eyes ,Black Forest . 1950s
Fruitwood
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1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...
Steel
Edward Lindahl Owl, Gustavsberg Porcelain, 1950s Mid-Century
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely owl designed by Edward Lindahl at Gustavsberg. The owl is 6.5 cm tall and in excellent condition. it is marked as on the photo. Edward Lindahl was active at the Gustavsber...
Stoneware
Porcelain Figure "Eagle Owl", Germany by Karl Ens, 1950s
By Karl Ens
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Eagle owl", Karl Ens, Germany, 1950s Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1950s Artist/Maker: Karl Ens Art...
Porcelain
Owls Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse around 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Owls Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Mechanical hunting call in the shape of an owl, Italy, 1950s.
Located in Milan, IT
Italian hunting decoy from the late 1950s, an owl-shaped ‘automaton’ with mechanical wing movement, used for hunting. The wings are moved by a cord connected to a spring. The cord mu...
Blown Glass, Plastic, Wood
Unavailable
H 10.44 in W 3.75 in
Young Wood Owl, Pablo Picasso, 1950's, Multiples, Design, Postwar, Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Young Wood Owl, Pablo Picasso, 1950's, Multiples, Design, Postwar, Pitcher Young wood-owl Ed. 500 pcs 1952 White earthenware clay, partly polychromed and glazed 26.5 x 9.5 cm Stampe...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Unavailable
H 10.71 in W 5.91 in
Cruchon Hibou, Picasso. 1950's, Multiple, Edition, Pitcher, Design, Ceramic, Owl
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Cruchon Hibou 1955 Ed. 500 pcs White clay with blue, black and brown engobe painting, glazed with knife engraving H. 27.2 cm Inscribed and stamped underside : Edition Picasso, D'aprè...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Japanese Ceramic Owl Sculpture, 1950s
By Freeman Lederman
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic owl sculpture by Freeman Lederman. Japan, 1950s.
Ceramic
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H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
'Eared Owl with Prey ' Large Bronze Sculpture. circa 1950's.
Located in Frome, Somerset
A Reniassance style piece of Animalier. bronze cast sulpture. 'Eared Owl with Prey'. circa 1950's. The manner in style is exaggerated /grotesque in the 19th C French style of animali...
Bronze
Estate Carved Bronze Owl Sculpture, circa 1950s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate carved bronze owl sculpture, circa 1950s.
Bronze
Michael Andersen. Rare Owl in Glazed Stoneware, 1950s-1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Andersen. Rare owl in glazed stoneware. Beautiful green glaze. 1950s1960s. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 23 x 10 cm.
Stoneware
Michael Andersen. Rare Owl in Crackled Glazed Stoneware, 1950s-1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Andersen. Rare owl in crackled glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown and white shades, 1950s-1960s In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 23 x 10 cm.
Stoneware
Walter Bosse, for Herta Baller, "Black Gold Line" Owl in Bronze, 1950s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. "Black gold line" owl in bronze, 1950s. Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätte with Josef Ho...
Bronze
Unique Huge Ceramic Owl Sculpture from France, 1950s, Signed
Located in Berlin, DE
A unique huge ceramic owl from a French ceramic artist (1950s) with beautiful details in excellent condition. Signed.
Ceramic
1950s Metal Owl Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s metal owl sculpture with mother of pearl eyes on a wood base.
Iron
1950s Italian Alabaster Owl Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian alabaster owl sculpture.
Alabaster
Abstract Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture by Artist Guayasamin, circa 1950s
By Oswaldo Guayasamin
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Rare hand embossed bronze sculpture titled "owl" by South American artist Guayasamin.
Bronze
Hand-Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture from ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa the 1950s. This beautiful and rustic hand-carved brown wooden owl will be a great decoration in any room or interior, a great gift i...
Wood, Oak
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H 4.22 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Walter Bosse Owl Sculpture Figurative Bookend for Hertha Baller c. 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Owl Figurine or Bookend - Artistic Elegance from the Mid Century This owl figurine or bookend is a charming example of art from the mid-20th century. It is crafted from partially bl...
Brass, Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Owl Bird Sculpture Made in Japan Heavy Metal
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Mid-Century forged heavy metal Bookend or Sculpture. Become an iconic design among MCM collectors.
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Japan Iron Owl Sculptures like Isamu Noguchi Birds Midcentury Brutalist
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of heavy metal abstract bird sculptures. Fine remnants of gold patina on black metal. Made in Japan. Each are 6 inches High and 3.35 lbs.
Iron
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Iron Owl Sculptures Birds Midcentury Brutalist Japan after Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures. Some remnants of greenish patina on steel. Made in Japan. Cleaned and waxed. Each bird is 6 inches High and weighs 3.35 lbs.
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Iron Owl Sculptures Birds Midcentury Brutalist Japan after Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures. Some remnants of greenish patina on steel. Made in Japan. Cleaned and waxed. Each bird is 6 inches High and weighs 3.35 lbs.
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Owl Sculptures Birds Midcentury Brutalist Japan Iron after Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures. Some remnants of greenish and gold patina on steel. Made in Japan. Cleaned and waxed. Each bird is 6 inches High and weighs 3.35 ...
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Owl Sculptures Birds Midcentury Brutalist Japan Iron after Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures. Some remnants of greenish and gold patina on steel. Made in Japan. Cleaned and waxed. Each bird is 6 inches High and weighs 3...
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Owl Sculptures Birds Midcentury Brutalist Japan Iron After Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, minimalist in design and creation. Some remnants of greenish and gold patina on dark metal. Made in Japan. Cleaned and polished. ...
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Owls Sculptures Birds Midcentury Brutalist Japan Iron After Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, Minimalist in design and creation. Some remnants of greenish and gold patina on dark metal. Made in Japan. Deep cleaned, and poli...
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Japan Iron after Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, minimalist in design and creation. Some remnants of greenish and gold patina under d...
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Iron like Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, minimalist in design and creation. Some remnants of greenish and gold flack patina u...
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Som...
Metal
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H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Owls Sculptures Birds Mid-Century Brutalist Japan Iron After Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, minimalist in design and creation. Some remnants of greenish and gold patina on dark metal. Made in Japan. Cleaned and polished. ...
Metal
Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse. This gorgeous small miniature creature with big personality designed by Walter Bosse, an expert craftsman from the ...
Brass, Bronze
Beautiful Brass Owl Figurine by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian owl figurine, made of brass, executed by Hertha Baller, Vienna, in the 1950s. In excellent condition.
Brass
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.
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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.