Large Italian Majolica Roaring Lion Sculpture, Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Powerful, expressive, and undeniably theatrical, this monumental glazed ceramic lion commands attention from every angle. Standing an impressive 23.25 inches high, the sculpture dep...
Ceramic, Paint
Sold
H 13.25 in W 7 in D 14 in
Italian Majolica Midcentury Terracotta Glazed Roaring Seated Lion Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly fierce Italian midcentury representation of the King of the Jungle. This Leo made from sculpted and hand formed terra cotta with a hand painted and glazed finish is ready to ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Paint
Large Sculpture Whihe Glazed Earthenware Ceramic Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
An exquisite sculpture of a lion in white glazed earthenware, from the first half of the 20th century and originating in Italy, a sculpture with beautiful details of the mouth, the l...
Earthenware
$2,168
H 37.41 in W 13.78 in D 25.6 in
Large Vintage Italian Hand Made Glazed Ceramic Panther Sculpture
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large vintage Italian ceramic panther sculpture, from 1980's. Hand crafted sculpture of sitting panther is created in glazed and hand painted ceramic. Very good/excellent vintage con...
Ceramic
Hollywood Regency Italian Glazed Terracotta Lion
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency Italian glazed Terracotta Lion. Great Hollywood Regency Italian glazed terracotta lion figure or statue. Realistic Italian glazed terracotta animal sculpture of a ...
Terracotta
$3,187Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 42 in D 19 in
Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his Family Workshop Studio in Tlequepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, c. 1975 Signed in back, "Se...
Paper
$3,080 / set
H 29.5 in W 11 in D 23 in
Facing Pair of Early to Mid-20th Century Regal, Majolica Lion Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very regal seated Majolica lions, a white glaze over a terracotta base, great condition, with some of the terracotta showing through the glaze, well-defined faces, mane and...
Pottery
Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. Signed Made in Italy. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Ceramic
Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Ceramic
Westmoore Pottery Lion, Signed 2005
Located in High Point, NC
Large pottery lion of clear yellow glaze having applied curly clay mane, tail, and whiskers, pencil hole eyes, grinning expression, signed on the bottom "2005 WESTMOORE POTTERY DRF".
Pottery
$675
H 11 in W 13 in D 5.25 in
Antique Staffordshire Lion with Glass Eyes, Victorian Ceramic Sculpture, 19th C.
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of Victorian Staffordshire, this charming lion would have been a prized decoration for a well appointed mantlepiece in the late 19th Century. The Lion is very fin...
Earthenware
$918Sale Price|25% Off
H 20 in W 14 in D 15 in
Hollywood Regency Era Italian Terracotta Neoclassical Lion Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome Hollywood Regency Era Italian white lion terracotta figurine. He is signed and numbered. It is in very good condition.
Terracotta
$1,369
H 20.48 in W 13.78 in D 21.66 in
Large Lion Sculpture in Glazed Terracotta, Romanesque Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Majestic large lion sculpture in white glazed earthenware, crafted in the early 20th century and reflecting an exquisite Romanesque style. This piece captures the essence of Romanesq...
Terracotta
Large Italian Majolica Pottery Recumbent Lion Sculpture
Located in Norwalk, CT
This majestic clay lion sculpture makes a decorative statement as a console centerpiece or doorway sentry. Apparently unsigned.
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Lion Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Italian hand painted ceramic lion sculpture from the 1970’s. In beautiful vintage condition. Retains the made in Italy label. Measurements: 11” Deep, 27” Wide, 12” High.
Ceramic
Big Rare Ceramic Tiger Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good condition. Beautiful and unique decorative big sculpture. Tiger was produced in 1960s in Italy. All defects and chipping are on pictures.
Ceramic
$1,600
H 8.66 in W 14.76 in D 5.91 in
Impressive big cat lion, ceramics, Jugendstil 1900s, attr. Goldscheider Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning big cat sculpture of impressive size, from the Jugendstil period, made in the 1900 in Austria. Attributed to the famous Goldscheider ceramics manufacturer and artist, as a f...
Ceramic
$3,652
H 22.84 in W 21.66 in D 9.06 in
Large German Porcelain Lion Sculpture by Rudolstadt, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large German Porcelain Lion Sculpture by Rudolstadt, circa 1900 An impressive and highly decorative porcelain lion sculpture, crafted in Germany around 1900 by the renowned Rudolsta...
Porcelain, Pottery
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.
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.