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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

Materials

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

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

Pair of petite 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

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

Materials

Resin

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 Royal Doulton, Thomas Frederick Daws

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

Materials

Ceramic

Old Japanese metal carp-shaped flower vase / Showa era / Bronze or brass
Old Japanese metal carp-shaped flower vase / Showa era / Bronze or brass

Old Japanese metal carp-shaped flower vase / Showa era / Bronze or brass

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old koi-shaped vase made in Japan. It is likely from the Showa period, around the 20th century. The exact metal has not been identified, but judging from its weight and su...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

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

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sculptural bird figure, mid-20th century. Rare stoneware sculpture in the form of a bird, featuring Stålhane’s signature organic volume and rich gla...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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

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

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

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

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Enamel

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

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

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Set of three Beetle Bug Miniature Figurines, Vintage German 1960s
Set of three Beetle Bug Miniature Figurines, Vintage German 1960s

Set of three Beetle Bug Miniature Figurines, Vintage German 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

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Ceramic

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

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

Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg
Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg

Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

Monumental! Hand-Gilded Horse Sculpture Here is a beautiful Etruscan bronze sculpture of a horse. The sculpture is enameled bronze and has a turquoise polychromed finish to the b...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Slate, Bronze

Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Skye Terrier Sculpture
Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Skye Terrier Sculpture

Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Skye Terrier Sculpture

By Santiago Rodríguez Bonome 1

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This exceptional French Art Deco ceramic Skye Terrier sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, created in France during the 1920s, is a striking example of early 20th-century decorati...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

Baccarat Signed Crystal Glass Sitting Cat Sculpture, France
Baccarat Signed Crystal Glass Sitting Cat Sculpture, France

Baccarat Signed Crystal Glass Sitting Cat Sculpture, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest,  A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France. The Baccarat cat is a stylish and minimalistic crystal sculpture of a sitting cat.Crafted with purity and grace...

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1970s French Other Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s
Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A large and heavy Egyptian Revival cat, cast in a dark-patinated bronze alloy, modeled in the manner of the ancient Bastet figures of dynastic Egypt. This piece captures both eleganc...

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1970s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Murano Livio Seguso Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Murano Livio Seguso Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture

Murano Livio Seguso Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture

By Salviati, Livio Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium glass Italian art sculpture, depicting a gray bird on a green apple. The piece is documented to designer Livio Seg...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

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

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

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

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Blue/ Green Tones , Mid Century - Italy ca. 1970
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Blue/ Green Tones , Mid Century - Italy ca. 1970

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Blue/ Green Tones , Mid Century - Italy ca. 1970

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Extraordinary designed, beautifully colored Murano glass fish sculpture from the period around 1970. Another highly decorative piece in our fine Murano glass selection. This fantasti...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s
Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

By Ferro & Lazzarini 1

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Exceptional Murano glass rabbit sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, dating to the 1960s and made in Italy. This charming sculptural piece is crafted from vibrant uranium glass, also know...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Mahogany Bird Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Mahogany Bird Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Mahogany Bird Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare inlaid mahogany, with bronze legs bird sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. 1950s Stamped with Werkstätte Hagenauer 'wHw' roundel, 'HAGENAUER, WIEN, MADE ...

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

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Bronze

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

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

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Bronze

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Metal

Vintage 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Italy "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Vintage 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Italy "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Cat Sculpture

Vintage 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Italy "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Cat Sculpture

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in St. Louis, MO

A hand crafted Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche "Rimini Blue" cat figure sculpture with triangular face. The striking blue color and unusual use of texture make this seri...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Dove Sculpture by Iittala, 1980s Scandinavian
Oiva Toikka Art Glass Dove Sculpture by Iittala, 1980s Scandinavian

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Dove Sculpture by Iittala, 1980s Scandinavian

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Valencia, VC

Oiva Toikka for Iittala Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Dove Sculpture, Finland, 1980s A very beautiful Scandinavian Modern clear art glass dove sculpture with mottled white glass app...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rare Sabaean Stone Plaque Depicting a Ram with Inscription on Verso on Stand
Rare Sabaean Stone Plaque Depicting a Ram with Inscription on Verso on Stand

Rare Sabaean Stone Plaque Depicting a Ram with Inscription on Verso on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

An incredibly rare stone plaque from the Sabaean culture of Sheba, Southern Arabia, modern day Yemen circa 5th - 3rd Century BCE. A beautiful stylized ram is depicted on the obverse ...

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15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Archaistic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Limestone

Pair of Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs
Pair of Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs

Pair of Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire pottery spaniel figures. These classic red and white King Charles spaniels are beautifully hand-painted with expressive faces, gilt...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Flexible Wooden Snake Sculpture, 1970s
Vintage Flexible Wooden Snake Sculpture, 1970s

Vintage Flexible Wooden Snake Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Flexible Wooden Snake Sculpture, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Material: Wood Color: Beige Item Typ...

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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s
Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Incredibly beautifully moulded. Every muscle, the spine and ribs are beautifully visible. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect. Rarely seen such a beautiful sp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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.