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Realistic Animal Sculpture

Cast Iron Sleeping Scotty Dog Doorstop, Attributed to Hubley
Cast Iron Sleeping Scotty Dog Doorstop, Attributed to Hubley

Cast Iron Sleeping Scotty Dog Doorstop, Attributed to Hubley

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Executed in solid cast iron, the surface retains a deep, even dark patina consistent with age, enhancing the dog’s form and lending visual depth. Such animal doorstops were produced ...

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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1970s Life-size Tiger Sculpture with Realistic Finish
1970s Life-size Tiger Sculpture with Realistic Finish

1970s Life-size Tiger Sculpture with Realistic Finish

$9,425

H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 16.54 in

1970s Life-size Tiger Sculpture with Realistic Finish

Located in Marbella, ES

Stunning life-size sculpture of a tiger, carefully crafted with details that reflect the texture of the animal's fur and distinctive features.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Cement

1990s Highly Realistic Sheep Sculpture in Resin with Aged Finish
1990s Highly Realistic Sheep Sculpture in Resin with Aged Finish

1990s Highly Realistic Sheep Sculpture in Resin with Aged Finish

Located in Marbella, ES

Charming decorative sheep sculpture crafted from resin, with an attractive aged finish that mimics the texture and patina of ancient stone. The piece stands out for the detailed work...

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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Beautiful Massive solid Bronze Realistic Hippos Sculpture on Wood Base Signed
Beautiful Massive solid Bronze Realistic Hippos Sculpture on Wood Base Signed

Beautiful Massive solid Bronze Realistic Hippos Sculpture on Wood Base Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful massive solid bronze realistic sculpture sitting on solid wood base Signed by Lou Ellain Pinas 3/20, rare and beautiful piece.

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20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Realistic-looking plastic turtle
Realistic-looking plastic turtle

Realistic-looking plastic turtle

$2,061

H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in

Realistic-looking plastic turtle

Located in MILL, NL

Large-scale turtle. Highly realistic replica made from plastic. Looks great as a decorative piece on a wall or on a table. Late 20th century. Dimensions: 75L x 48W x 25H cm

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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Plastic

Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird
Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird

Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird

By Rosenthal

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird. Beautiful porcelain carpenter's bird resting on a hand-painted trunk with a Rosenthal stamp on the inside of the tr...

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20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster
A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster

A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this model features exquisite detailing ...

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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Two Ibis by Chésade - Animal Art, Realistic Bronze Sculpture
Two Ibis by Chésade - Animal Art, Realistic Bronze Sculpture

Two Ibis by Chésade - Animal Art, Realistic Bronze Sculpture

By Chésade

Located in Paris, FR

Two Ibis is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 25.5 × 38 × 21 cm (10 × 15 × 8.3 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a certificate of au...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Crab Fighting by Chésade - Bronze sealife sculpture, animal art, realistic
Crab Fighting by Chésade - Bronze sealife sculpture, animal art, realistic

Crab Fighting by Chésade - Bronze sealife sculpture, animal art, realistic

By Chésade

Located in Paris, FR

Crab Fighting is a unique bronze with brown gold patina sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 38 × 30 × 31 cm (15 × 11.8 × 12.2 in). The sculpture is signed and c...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lobster in Armour by Chésade - Bronze sculpture, sea life, animal art, realistic
Lobster in Armour by Chésade - Bronze sculpture, sea life, animal art, realistic

Lobster in Armour by Chésade - Bronze sculpture, sea life, animal art, realistic

By Chésade

Located in Paris, FR

Lobster in Armour is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 33 × 89 × 42 cm (13 × 35 × 16.5 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a metal sta...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970
Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970

Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Almaric Walter and Antonin Daum, influenced by Naturalism and the Art Nouveau movement, were the driving forces behind the animal movement. The manufacturer then created decorative o...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Hollywood Regency Italian Glazed Terracotta Lion
Hollywood Regency Italian Glazed Terracotta Lion

Hollywood Regency Italian Glazed Terracotta Lion

Located in Houston, TX

Great Hollywood Regency Italian glazed terracotta lion figure or statue. Realistic Italian glazed terracotta animal sculpture of a lion.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Roaring Bear by Wally Shoop “No Intruders” Western Wildlife Scculpture
Bronze Roaring Bear by Wally Shoop “No Intruders” Western Wildlife Scculpture

Bronze Roaring Bear by Wally Shoop “No Intruders” Western Wildlife Scculpture

Located in Norwood, NJ

The artist, Wally Shoop, draws his inspiration from his observations of the natural world, his imaginative searching for images both accurate and powerful, and his American Indian he...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Daum Rhinoceros in Amber and Grey by Jean-Francois Leroy, Ltd. Edition 0025/1000
Daum Rhinoceros in Amber and Grey by Jean-Francois Leroy, Ltd. Edition 0025/1000

Daum Rhinoceros in Amber and Grey by Jean-Francois Leroy, Ltd. Edition 0025/1000

By Daum

Located in Lexington, KY

Best known for his highly realistic bronze sculptures of animals, Jean-François Leroy exhibits his work in numerous galleries and participates in major art fairs of animal-themed art...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Paperweight Sculpture
Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Paperweight Sculpture

Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Paperweight Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Almaric Walter and Antonin Daum, influenced by Naturalism and the Art Nouveau movement, were the driving forces behind the animal movement. The manufacturer then created decorative o...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960
Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960

Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Almaric Walter and Antonin Daum, influenced by Naturalism and the Art Nouveau movement, were the driving forces behind the animal movement. The manufacturer then created decorative o...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Daum Crystal Cat Paperweight Sculpture, France circa 1960
Daum Crystal Cat Paperweight Sculpture, France circa 1960

Daum Crystal Cat Paperweight Sculpture, France circa 1960

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Almaric Walter and Antonin Daum, influenced by Naturalism and the Art Nouveau movement, were the driving forces behind the animal movement. The manufacturer then created decorative o...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Almaric Walter and Antonin Daum, influenced by Naturalism and Art Nouveau, were the driving forces behind the animal movement. The manufacturer then created decorative objects in cry...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Daum France Crystal Dog Basset Paperweight Sculpture
Daum France Crystal Dog Basset Paperweight Sculpture

Daum France Crystal Dog Basset Paperweight Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Almaric Walter and Antonin Daum, influenced by Naturalism and the Art Nouveau movement, were the driving forces behind the animal movement. The manufacturer then created decorative o...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Italian Silver-Plated Animal Head Liqueur Cups with Matching Serving Tray Set 6
Italian Silver-Plated Animal Head Liqueur Cups with Matching Serving Tray Set 6

Italian Silver-Plated Animal Head Liqueur Cups with Matching Serving Tray Set 6

Located in Wembley, GB

The bowls are elegantly balanced on polished silver-plated vessels, creating a striking contrast between the realistic animal sculptures and the smooth reflective metal surfaces.

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Antique 1890s Italian Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass, Silver Leaf

Bronze Sculpture "The Spirit (Eagle Catcher)" By Wally Shoop
Bronze Sculpture "The Spirit (Eagle Catcher)" By Wally Shoop

Bronze Sculpture "The Spirit (Eagle Catcher)" By Wally Shoop

Located in Norwood, NJ

The artist, Wally Shoop, draws his inspiration from his observations of the natural world, his imaginative searching for images both accurate and powerful, and his American Indian he...

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Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly

Located in PARIS, FR

Jizai Okimono are realistic sculptures of animals, generally divided into the following categories: birds, crustaceans, insects, but also imaginary animals such as dragons and shachi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics manufacture who worked with artists like Leon Arnoux, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Hugues Protat. ...

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Antique 1890s French Country Vases

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Faience, Majolica

C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics manufacture who worked with artists like Leon Arnoux, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Hugues Protat. ...

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Antique 1890s French Country Vases

Materials

Faience, Majolica

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Very Realistic, Detailed Multicolored Vienna Bronze of Mountain Goat
Very Realistic, Detailed Multicolored Vienna Bronze of Mountain Goat

Very Realistic, Detailed Multicolored Vienna Bronze of Mountain Goat

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very realistic, detailed multicolored Vienna bronze of mountain goat mounted on the red marble base with white stripes, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

1880s French Plaster Cow and Calf by Pierre-Jules Mene
1880s French Plaster Cow and Calf by Pierre-Jules Mene

1880s French Plaster Cow and Calf by Pierre-Jules Mene

Located in High Point, NC

Renowned for his realistic animal sculptures, Mêne’s craftsmanship is evident in the intricate detailing and lifelike expressions of the animals.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Realistic Life-Size 1980 Spanish Cast Bronze Hippopotamus Garden Sculpture
Realistic Life-Size 1980 Spanish Cast Bronze Hippopotamus Garden Sculpture

Realistic Life-Size 1980 Spanish Cast Bronze Hippopotamus Garden Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Realistic life-size 1980 Spanish cast bronze hippopotamus garden sculpture. He has his mouth open and shows his teeth in a defiant warning.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A cast pair of bronze hands . Very realistic looking.
A cast pair of bronze hands . Very realistic looking.

A cast pair of bronze hands . Very realistic looking.

Located in Charlottesville, VA

This brightly colored horse will add that splash of color to your room.

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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Realistically Cast Sterling Silver Model of a Polar Bear from 2013
Realistically Cast Sterling Silver Model of a Polar Bear from 2013

Realistically Cast Sterling Silver Model of a Polar Bear from 2013

By BSE Products

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 2013 by BSE Products, this Sterling Silver Model of a Polar Bear, is realistically cast. The polar bear measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) from nose to tail, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Carved Walnut Boar Sculpture Footstool
19th Century French Carved Walnut Boar Sculpture Footstool

19th Century French Carved Walnut Boar Sculpture Footstool

Located in Dallas, TX

The pig adorns a beautiful patinated finish, and very realistic shape and details. The animal sculpture is in excellent condition with natural distress, and could also be used to dec...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

Located in PARIS, FR

Jisai Okimono are realistic sculptures of animals, particularly birds, fish, snakes, lobsters, crabs, insects (mushi) and fantasy animals.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Majolica Houdan Hen & Chick Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera
Monumental Majolica Houdan Hen & Chick Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera

Monumental Majolica Houdan Hen & Chick Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera

By Paul Comolera

Located in Austin, TX

At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics manufacture who worked with artists like Leon Arnoux, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Hugues Protat. ...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Vases

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Bird Sculpture Pheasant
19th Century French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Bird Sculpture Pheasant

19th Century French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Bird Sculpture Pheasant

Located in Greven, DE

Crafted in the late 19th century, its stylistic features reflect the influence of the French school of animalier artists, renowned for their realistic animal sculptures. The bird is...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Realistic Porcelain Rabbit Figural Sculpture
Vintage Realistic Porcelain Rabbit Figural Sculpture

Vintage Realistic Porcelain Rabbit Figural Sculpture

By Harris & Co., Lladró Atelier

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and realistic porcelain figure representing a rabbit, made in the 1960s by Harris & Harris. This beautiful piece was handcrafted in Italy and exudes realism and beauty. I...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Bird Sculpture or Figurine, Hand Painted and Realistic, KPM
Antique Porcelain Bird Sculpture or Figurine, Hand Painted and Realistic, KPM

Antique Porcelain Bird Sculpture or Figurine, Hand Painted and Realistic, KPM

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A finely detailed and realistically modeled and hand painted piece from the Royal Porcelain Manufacturer of Germany, KPM, circa 1900 and in really nice antique condition and ready fo...

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Antique 1890s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Realistic Ceramic Piggy Bank in the Style of an Omersa Leather Pig
Realistic Ceramic Piggy Bank in the Style of an Omersa Leather Pig

Realistic Ceramic Piggy Bank in the Style of an Omersa Leather Pig

By Omersa

Located in Oakland, CA

A very unusual Piggy Bank, it being an exact copy of the Omersa leather pig foot rest, but this is a coin bank in ceramic with a slot on the back of the pig for the coins and a cork ...

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20th Century Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Realistic Bassett Hound Lifesize and a Real Beauty, Marked S.M./7479, Italy
Realistic Bassett Hound Lifesize and a Real Beauty, Marked S.M./7479, Italy

Realistic Bassett Hound Lifesize and a Real Beauty, Marked S.M./7479, Italy

Located in Verviers, BE

Ceramic Bassett Hound made in Italy this adorable beastie has Bette Bassett eyes and realistic coloring making it irresistible. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beau...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Glazed Terra Cotta Lion Sculpture
Italian Mid-Century Glazed Terra Cotta Lion Sculpture

Italian Mid-Century Glazed Terra Cotta Lion Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Realistic Italian glazed terracotta animal sculpture of a lion.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

19th Century French Carved and Painted Pig Sculpture
19th Century French Carved and Painted Pig Sculpture

19th Century French Carved and Painted Pig Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

The animal sculpture is in excellent condition with natural distress, and could be used to decorate a kitchen counter.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Snake Sculpture
Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Snake Sculpture

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Snake Sculpture

By Vienna Bronze

Located in Firenze, IT

Extremely realistically cast and painted, this animal sculpture could be dated circa late 19th-early 20th century by Art Deco period.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera
Monumental Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera

Monumental Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera

By Paul Comolera

Located in Austin, TX

At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics manufacture who worked with artists like Leon Arnoux, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Hugues Protat. ...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Vases

Materials

Majolica, Faience

Small Patinated Bronze Statue of a Stag by Gardet, Late 19th Century, France
Small Patinated Bronze Statue of a Stag by Gardet, Late 19th Century, France

Small Patinated Bronze Statue of a Stag by Gardet, Late 19th Century, France

Located in Dallas, TX

An animalier is an artist known for realistically portraying animals, usually through sculpture or painting.

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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Majolica Houdan Hen & Chick Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera
Monumental Majolica Houdan Hen & Chick Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera

Monumental Majolica Houdan Hen & Chick Vase Choisy Le Roi by Paul Comolera

By Paul Comolera

Located in Austin, TX

At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics manufacture who worked with artists like Leon Arnoux, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Hugues Protat. ...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Vases

Materials

Majolica

Realistic Bronze Model of a Recumbent Tiger
Realistic Bronze Model of a Recumbent Tiger

Realistic Bronze Model of a Recumbent Tiger

Located in Miami, FL

Realistic model of a recumbent tiger on a black marble base, unsigned. Dimensions given includes the marble base.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Realistic Heavily Detailed Iron Wood Carved Warthog
20th Century Realistic Heavily Detailed Iron Wood Carved Warthog

20th Century Realistic Heavily Detailed Iron Wood Carved Warthog

Located in Pasadena, CA

20th century realistic heavily detailed iron wood carved Warthog. Weight 30 pounds. Measures Approx. 25”x 20”.

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20th Century North American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Realistic Animal Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of realistic animal sculpture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of realistic animal sculpture — often made from metal, ceramic and bronze — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of realistic animal sculpture, we have 260 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of realistic animal sculpture bearing mid-century modern, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Meissen Porcelain, Jules Moigniez and Franz Bergmann each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of realistic animal sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Realistic Animal Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of realistic animal sculpture start at $103 and top out at $285,000 with the average selling for $2,607.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.