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Bronze Sculpture Penguin

'King Penguin' Bronze Sculpture of a penguin on rocks, blue, orange & white
'King Penguin' Bronze Sculpture of a penguin on rocks, blue, orange & white

'King Penguin' Bronze Sculpture of a penguin on rocks, blue, orange & white

By Tobias Martin

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'King Penguin' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture of a king penguin on rocks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered
Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered

Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

sculpture. Original Loet Vanderveen bronze penguin sculpture. Limited Edition Bronze. Edition size: 2500

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Emperor Penguin
Emperor Penguin

Bjørn Okholm SkaarupEmperor Penguin, 2013

Price Upon Request

H 63 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in

Emperor Penguin

By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup

Located in Greenwich, CT

Bronze sculpture of an emperor penguin dressed in an emperor's military parade garb.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Penguin Handcast Solid Bronze Sculpture by Javier de la Rosa
Miniature Penguin Handcast Solid Bronze Sculpture by Javier de la Rosa

Miniature Penguin Handcast Solid Bronze Sculpture by Javier de la Rosa

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Polished bronze hand cast miniature penguin sculpture by artist Javier de la Rosa. Javier De la

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2010s British Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine
Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine

$25,000

H 16.15 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine (1886 -1948). Silverplated bronze and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Contemporary Penguin Sculpture in Copper and White Bronze by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Penguin Sculpture in Copper and White Bronze by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Penguin Sculpture in Copper and White Bronze by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Penguin sculpture Black copper White bronze Hand repoussé Limited edition Repoussé is the

Category

2010s Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Bronze cubist sculpture
Bronze cubist sculpture

Bronze cubist sculpture

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.84 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Bronze cubist sculpture

By Jan and Joel Martel

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze cubist sculpture Penguin Motif Art deco style Circa 1940 Origin France No signature

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Triple Penguin Bronze Sculpted Group on Trefoiled Base with Gold Patina
Triple Penguin Bronze Sculpted Group on Trefoiled Base with Gold Patina

Triple Penguin Bronze Sculpted Group on Trefoiled Base with Gold Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

. This vintage bronze sculpture captivates with its masterful portrayal of three penguins, meticulously

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s.
Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s.

Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s. In excellent

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Alfred the Penguin" Bronze, Art Deco Figurine on Portoro Marble, France, 1930
"Alfred the Penguin" Bronze, Art Deco Figurine on Portoro Marble, France, 1930

"Alfred the Penguin" Bronze, Art Deco Figurine on Portoro Marble, France, 1930

Located in Bochum, NRW

Alfred the Penguin – Art Deco Figurine An enigmatic and elegantly sculpted penguin, this piece pays

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Nickel

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine
Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine

$8,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.15 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine (1886 -1948). Silverplated bronze and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

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Modern Bronze Sculpture of a Penguin Impressive Large Statement Piece
Modern Bronze Sculpture of a Penguin Impressive Large Statement Piece

Modern Bronze Sculpture of a Penguin Impressive Large Statement Piece

Located in London, GB

A modern artist created hand cast bronze sculpture of a large Penguin with a brownish black patina

Category

2010s English Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Penguin Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
Penguin Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, 1930s

Penguin Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, 1930s

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H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in

Penguin Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Cute and well-made Penguin figurine or small sculpture in patinated bronze. Unknown Scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Anthropomorphic Penguin Sculpture by Maitland-Smith
Vintage Bronze Anthropomorphic Penguin Sculpture by Maitland-Smith

Vintage Bronze Anthropomorphic Penguin Sculpture by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking mid century figural bronze sculpture of a penguin dressed in formal attire using three

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A pair of 1930's Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends
A pair of 1930's Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends

A pair of 1930's Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends

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H 5.71 in W 2.76 in D 4.73 in

A pair of 1930's Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of original Art Deco silvered bronze and marble bookends. Signed 'C.Omim' to each penguin

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1930s Pair of Cast Solid Bronze Penguins Numbered Series
1930s Pair of Cast Solid Bronze Penguins Numbered Series

1930s Pair of Cast Solid Bronze Penguins Numbered Series

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of cast solid bronze expressive penguins, having a very dark patina from age, both are

Category

Vintage 1930s American Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (green)
Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (green)

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (green)

By William Sweetlove

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Original sculpture 1/8 ex. Silver plated bronze. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (yellow)
Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (yellow)

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (yellow)

By William Sweetlove

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Original sculpture 1/8 ex. Silver plated bronze. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (black)
Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (black)

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (black)

By William Sweetlove

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Original sculpture 5/8 ex. Silver plated bronze. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Chio Italian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Penguin Sculpture
Chio Italian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Penguin Sculpture

Chio Italian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Penguin Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze sculpture depicting a penguin, made by Chio (b. 1917) in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical Bronze Penguin Sculpture on Rotating Marble Base by Scott Hanson
Whimsical Bronze Penguin Sculpture on Rotating Marble Base by Scott Hanson

Whimsical Bronze Penguin Sculpture on Rotating Marble Base by Scott Hanson

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool, unique and whimsical patinated bronze penguin sculpture on a rotating white marble

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends, France, 1920s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends, France, 1920s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends, France, 1920s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco pair of Penguin bookends, mounted over alabaster bases, they look as ice Rocks. Silver

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (blue metallic)
Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (blue metallic)

Cloned Penguin with pet bottle (blue metallic)

By William Sweetlove

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Original sculpture 3/8 ex. Silver plated bronze. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Art Deco bronze penguin bookends Gaston H Bourcart France 1930
Art Deco bronze penguin bookends Gaston H Bourcart France 1930

Art Deco bronze penguin bookends Gaston H Bourcart France 1930

By E. Bourcart

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco silvered bronze bookends with penguins on marble bases. Signed by Gaston H Bourcart

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Figurine of a Penguin, Johannes Bosma, Netherlands, circa 1925
Art Deco Bronze Figurine of a Penguin, Johannes Bosma, Netherlands, circa 1925

Art Deco Bronze Figurine of a Penguin, Johannes Bosma, Netherlands, circa 1925

By Johannes Bosma

Located in Bochum, NRW

Beautiful Art Deco bronze figurine depicting a Penguin on a black marble base, designed by Jan

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture 1920 Penguins Coffee by Artist Joseph 'Guiseppe' d'Aste
Bronze Sculpture 1920 Penguins Coffee by Artist Joseph 'Guiseppe' d'Aste

Bronze Sculpture 1920 Penguins Coffee by Artist Joseph 'Guiseppe' d'Aste

By Joseph d' Aste

Located in Weesp, NL

bronze penguins is a testament to d'Aste's exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. Each penguin is a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Penguin, Bronze
Penguin, Bronze

Julien MarinettiPenguin, Bronze, 2019

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H 18 in W 7 in D 9 in

Penguin, Bronze

By Julien Marinetti

Located in San Francisco, CA

Penguin is a unique bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Julien Marinetti.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Penguin
Bronze Sculpture of a Penguin

Bronze Sculpture of a Penguin

Located in Hamburg, DE

Huge bronze sculpture of a penguin. Signed in the base 'Vogler.'

Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Penguin and Walrus by Loet Vanderveen

Penguin and Walrus by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Oakland Park, FL

applying fine glazes to the correct forms. This knowledge eventually led to applying patinas to bronze

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Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cold Painted Bronze Penguin
Cold Painted Bronze Penguin

Cold Painted Bronze Penguin

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H 1.14 in W 0.71 in D 0.79 in

Cold Painted Bronze Penguin

Located in Stamford, CT

Small cold painted bronze penguin with colored detail throughout the body, circa early 1900s. The

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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Bronze Sculpture Penguin For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bronze sculpture penguin you’re looking for. A bronze sculpture penguin — often made from metal, bronze and alabaster — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bronze sculpture penguin, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bronze sculpture penguin, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bronze sculpture penguin bearing Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bronze sculpture penguin over the years, but those crafted by Marcel-André Bouraine, Joseph d'Asté and Oscar Bruno Bach are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bronze Sculpture Penguin?

A bronze sculpture penguin can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,494, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $27,468.
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    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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