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Ceramic Animal Sculpture - Seal Figurine - Thomas Hellström, Sweden 1970s
Ceramic Animal Sculpture - Seal Figurine - Thomas Hellström, Sweden 1970s

Ceramic Animal Sculpture - Seal Figurine - Thomas Hellström, Sweden 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Ceramic Animal Sculpture - Seal Figurine - Thomas Hellström, Sweden 1970s Seal ceramic sculpture

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

By Guido Cacciapuoti, Capodimonte

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Selection of Large Italian Ceramic Animals
Selection of Large Italian Ceramic Animals

Selection of Large Italian Ceramic Animals

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of large Italian ceramic animals, Italian, circa 1950s. From left to right, they are: 1

Category

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Mid-Century Folk Art Yellow Ceramic Animal Mask
Mid-Century Folk Art Yellow Ceramic Animal Mask

Mid-Century Folk Art Yellow Ceramic Animal Mask

Located in Northport, MI

Hand-modeled and painted ceramic animal mask with bold yellow ground and expressive black linear

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Clay

Mid Century Italian F.Mori Ceramic Animal Sculpture, 1950s
Mid Century Italian F.Mori Ceramic Animal Sculpture, 1950s

Mid Century Italian F.Mori Ceramic Animal Sculpture, 1950s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Incredible ceramic by F.Mori ceramic, 1950s made in Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Animal Sculpture Turtle by Accolay circa 1960 Orange Glaze Color
Ceramic Animal Sculpture Turtle by Accolay circa 1960 Orange Glaze Color

Ceramic Animal Sculpture Turtle by Accolay circa 1960 Orange Glaze Color

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Accolay Ceramic sculpture representative of a turtle. Orange ceramic glaze color. Signed

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s
A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s

A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s

By Pentik, Henrik Allert

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of highly sought after animals by Henrik Allert for Pentik from the 1980s. The set is of 7

Category

1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy
Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy

Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy

By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous set of three animal sculptures from the “Rimini Blu” collection by Flavia Montelupo for

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s
Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s

Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian ceramic animal sculptures are a popular and beautiful form of art. Italy has a rich

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s
Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s

Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s

Located in Asaa, DK

Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s. A stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain
Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti, Giuseppe Armani

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

13.7in - 35cm Porcelain and ceramic animal figures have a long history. Animal figures were already very

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Large Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Leopard Sculpture, 1970s
Large Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Leopard Sculpture, 1970s

Large Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Leopard Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

jaw and sculpted musculature characteristic of Italian ceramic animal figures of the era. This large

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Roberto Rigon Mid-Century Ceramic Rhinoceros Bull Buffalo Bertoncello Italy 70s
Roberto Rigon Mid-Century Ceramic Rhinoceros Bull Buffalo Bertoncello Italy 70s

Roberto Rigon Mid-Century Ceramic Rhinoceros Bull Buffalo Bertoncello Italy 70s

By Bertoncello, Roberto Rigon

Located in München, BY

Set of two mid-century ceramic animal sculptures, a rhinoceros and a bull/buffalo of Roberto Rigon

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage ceramic sculpture of Crocodile from Bassano, Italy 1980s
Vintage ceramic sculpture of Crocodile from Bassano, Italy 1980s

Vintage ceramic sculpture of Crocodile from Bassano, Italy 1980s

By Bassano

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The amazing hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Crocodile made in Bassano Italy in the 1980s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Ceramic Sitting Collie Dog Sculpture, 1970s
Large Italian Ceramic Sitting Collie Dog Sculpture, 1970s

Large Italian Ceramic Sitting Collie Dog Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Catania, CT

decorative and characterful, reflecting the strong Italian tradition of ceramic animal figures of the mid-to

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Large ceramic sculpture of Dog from Bassano Italy 1980s
Large ceramic sculpture of Dog from Bassano Italy 1980s

Large ceramic sculpture of Dog from Bassano Italy 1980s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Unveil the allure of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning large hand-painted ceramic animal

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Painted Ceramic Figure of a Poodle/Dog by Atelier Primavera
20th Century French Painted Ceramic Figure of a Poodle/Dog by Atelier Primavera

20th Century French Painted Ceramic Figure of a Poodle/Dog by Atelier Primavera

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in North Miami, FL

hand-painted black detailing. The figurine exemplifies mid-century french ceramic animal sculptures

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Black Ceramic Cat Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, in the Style of Vallauris
Black Ceramic Cat Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, in the Style of Vallauris

Black Ceramic Cat Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, in the Style of Vallauris

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large handcrafted black ceramic cat sculpture from the mid-20th century, in the style of Vallauris

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Alligator Sculpture, In the Manner of Christopher Buhner
Contemporary Ceramic Alligator Sculpture, In the Manner of Christopher Buhner

Contemporary Ceramic Alligator Sculpture, In the Manner of Christopher Buhner

Located in Miami, FL

Contemporary Ceramic Alligator Sculpture, In the Manner of Christopher Buhner, Whimsical Animal Sculpture

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture Portuguese Folk Art Orange Black Glaze 1960s
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture Portuguese Folk Art Orange Black Glaze 1960s

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture Portuguese Folk Art Orange Black Glaze 1960s

Located in Lisboa, PT

, creating depth without overcomplication. Portuguese ceramic animal figures of this era were often produced

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1960s Portuguese Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980
Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980

Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

style sculpture * Mexican folk art animal sculpture * Ceramic sculpture * 1980s surrealist ceramic

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse

1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Gianluigi Mele Ceramic Boar Animal Sculpture, Italy, Sardinia, 1970s
Gianluigi Mele Ceramic Boar Animal Sculpture, Italy, Sardinia, 1970s

Gianluigi Mele Ceramic Boar Animal Sculpture, Italy, Sardinia, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Boar sculpture by the Sardinian designer Gianluigi Mele in ceramic, Italy, circa 1970. Signed on

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Hollywood Regency Handmade Ceramic Giraffe Animal Sculpture 'Dee'
20th Century Hollywood Regency Handmade Ceramic Giraffe Animal Sculpture 'Dee'

20th Century Hollywood Regency Handmade Ceramic Giraffe Animal Sculpture 'Dee'

By Raymor, Fitz and Floyd

Located in Miami, FL

Whimsical Hollywood Regency hand painted and handcrafted Ceramic Giraffe, Animal Sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

1980s Tony Evans Raku Pottery Green Cat Animal Ceramic Sculpture
1980s Tony Evans Raku Pottery Green Cat Animal Ceramic Sculpture

1980s Tony Evans Raku Pottery Green Cat Animal Ceramic Sculpture

By Tony Evans

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a captivating raku pottery cat sculpture by American ceramic artist

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Albert Thiry Animal Stoneware Ceramic Dish Plate with Fish Decoration Design
Albert Thiry Animal Stoneware Ceramic Dish Plate with Fish Decoration Design

Albert Thiry Animal Stoneware Ceramic Dish Plate with Fish Decoration Design

By Albert Thiry

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Albert Thiry Large animal stoneware ceramic plate by the French artist, circa 1950 Fish

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Bird Animal Ceramic Sculpture  by B. Favre, 1975  Midcentury handmade
Brown Bird Animal Ceramic Sculpture  by B. Favre, 1975  Midcentury handmade

Brown Bird Animal Ceramic Sculpture by B. Favre, 1975 Midcentury handmade

By Benoist Favre

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Benoist Favre Modern animal ceramic sculpture. Stoneware pottery with brown and grey colors

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Peacock designed by Elie van Damme, 1960s, Belgium
Large Ceramic Peacock designed by Elie van Damme, 1960s, Belgium

Large Ceramic Peacock designed by Elie van Damme, 1960s, Belgium

By Rogier Vandeweghe, Elie van Damme

Located in Antwerp, BE

of Rogier Vandeweghe later Amphora.This is an unique piece ceramic animal art in design and nuances

Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Abstract Animal Sculpture By Pelnec, 1967
Unique Abstract Animal Sculpture By Pelnec, 1967

Unique Abstract Animal Sculpture By Pelnec, 1967

Located in Zohor, SK

ceramics. The base in terracotta color on which the animal stands on. The animal is an abstract animal in

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Animal Sculpture Water Buffalo Resting by Elena Laverón
Animal Sculpture Water Buffalo Resting by Elena Laverón

Animal Sculpture Water Buffalo Resting by Elena Laverón

By Elena Laveron

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Wonderful ceramic sculpture by the great Spanish artist Elena Laverón. Depicting a Water Buffalo

Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Hungarian Grey, White and Blue Animal Sculpture, 1970s
Hungarian Grey, White and Blue Animal Sculpture, 1970s

Hungarian Grey, White and Blue Animal Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Hungarian grey, white and blue animal sculpture 1970s.

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1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

of wildlife, coupled with his love for animals, led Loet to create ceramic animal forms. Striving for

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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

animals, led Loet to create ceramic animal forms. Striving for more sophisticated and graceful images, he

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1950s Architectural Wooly Mammoth Pottery Sculpture Figure Animal
Vintage 1950s Architectural Wooly Mammoth Pottery Sculpture Figure Animal

Vintage 1950s Architectural Wooly Mammoth Pottery Sculpture Figure Animal

By Gordon Newell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A hard to find vintage ceramic abstract animal figure, the Wooly Mammoth. Artist unknown. No chips

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Dog
Italian Ceramic Dog

Italian Ceramic Dog

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Ceramic Dog

Located in Dallas, TX

Italian Ceramic Dog with an orange glaze.

Category

20th Century Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Chinese Ox
Ceramic Chinese Ox

Ceramic Chinese Ox

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Ox sculpture featuring a well-detailed combed and slightly

Category

20th Century Chinese Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

two small ceramic owls
two small ceramic owls

two small ceramic owls

Located in grand Lancy, CH

two small ceramic owls

Category

1970s European Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Penguin Sculpture
Vintage Ceramic Penguin Sculpture

Vintage Ceramic Penguin Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Ceramic Penguin Sculpture. This lovely 20th century Art Deco style animal sculpture

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Italian Animal Sculpture Set by Cantine Duca D'asti, 1973
Italian Animal Sculpture Set by Cantine Duca D'asti, 1973

Italian Animal Sculpture Set by Cantine Duca D'asti, 1973

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Unique and high collectable set of animal sculpture. Cantine Duca d'Asti is an Italian ceramic

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Safari Themed Handmade Ceramic Beaded Necklace By Flying Colors, 1980s
Safari Themed Handmade Ceramic Beaded Necklace By Flying Colors, 1980s

Safari Themed Handmade Ceramic Beaded Necklace By Flying Colors, 1980s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 18" length - Handmade ceramic

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Vintage Ceramic Snake Figurine
Vintage Ceramic Snake Figurine

Vintage Ceramic Snake Figurine

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Ceramic Snake Figurine, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional

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20th Century Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

ceramic monkey sculpture
ceramic monkey sculpture

ceramic monkey sculpture

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

ceramic monkey sculpture Wise monkey model unusual figure of a monkey sitting on books and looking

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Ceramic Koi Fish
Vintage Ceramic Koi Fish

Vintage Ceramic Koi Fish

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970's Italian ceramic Koi fish. Measurements: Height: 5.5" Length: 13" Width: 7"

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1970s Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Extraordinary Ceramic Peacock
Extraordinary Ceramic Peacock

Extraordinary Ceramic Peacock

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant breathtaking ceramic peacock. Measures: Height 40 cm. Width 65 cm. Depth 35 cm. Weight 14

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Italian Goose
Ceramic Italian Goose

Ceramic Italian Goose

Located in East Hampton, NY

Ceramic Italian goose with metal legs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Metal

Italian Ceramic Goose
Italian Ceramic Goose

Italian Ceramic Goose

Located in East Hampton, NY

Italian ceramic goose with metal legs, two available.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Metal

Two Ceramic Lions
Two Ceramic Lions

Two Ceramic Lions

$1,902 / set

Two Ceramic Lions

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two ceramic lions.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic red bird sculpture
Ceramic red bird sculpture

Ceramic red bird sculpture

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Red ceramic and metal signed sculpture G .Olivier

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1970s Swiss Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Metal

1960s Brutalist Ceramic Elephant
1960s Brutalist Ceramic Elephant

1960s Brutalist Ceramic Elephant

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Textured ceramic elephant.

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1960s Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

1970 White Ceramic Panther
1970 White Ceramic Panther

1970 White Ceramic Panther

Located in IT

A white ceramic panther from the 1970s with a silver-plated eye detail. The panther shows signs of

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1970s Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros
Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros

Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros. Offered is an Italian white glazed ceramic Rhino. This

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Polar Bear, France, 1950s
Ceramic Polar Bear, France, 1950s

Ceramic Polar Bear, France, 1950s

Located in PARIS, FR

Ceramic French polar bear, circa 1950.

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1950s French Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

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Vintage Ceramic Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage ceramic animals available for sale. The range of distinct vintage ceramic animals — often made from ceramic, pottery and earthenware — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage ceramic animals available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage ceramic animals made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage ceramic animals have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Ceramic Animals?

Vintage ceramic animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $650, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $5,850.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

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.