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Mid-Century Ceramic Duck Figurine, 1960s
Mid-Century Ceramic Duck Figurine, 1960s

Mid-Century Ceramic Duck Figurine, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Ceramic Duck Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Ceramic Giraffe Sculpture
Vintage Boho Ceramic Giraffe Sculpture

Vintage Boho Ceramic Giraffe Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your space with this elegant and thoughtfully rendered giraffe sculpture. Cast in a textured, chalky white finish with a subtle patina, the piece balances realistic anatomica...

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

Materials

Ceramic

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 Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie
Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie

Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie. This adorable Italian mid century glazed ceramic

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Large Modern Ceramic Penguin 1960s
Vintage Large Modern Ceramic Penguin 1960s

Vintage Large Modern Ceramic Penguin 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful large realistic ceramic Penguin from the 1960s. The penguin is in Very Good condition

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Jean Derval, Ceramic, circa 1950
Jean Derval, Ceramic, circa 1950

Jean Derval, Ceramic, circa 1950

By Jean Derval

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Jean Derval, ceramic circa 1950, signed.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Seahorse Sculpture Ceramic Amphora Yann 46cm
XXL Seahorse Sculpture Ceramic Amphora Yann 46cm

XXL Seahorse Sculpture Ceramic Amphora Yann 46cm

By Amphora

Located in Poperinge, BE

XXL seahorse (hippocampus) sculpture made of white ceramic that is polychrome glazed, executed in

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1960s Belgian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Bassano. Handmade ceramic poodle, Italy, 1980s
Bassano. Handmade ceramic poodle, Italy, 1980s

Bassano. Handmade ceramic poodle, Italy, 1980s

By Bassano

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Ceramic poodle figure from Bassano, Italy, 1980s. White glazed ceramic with golden details. Totally

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Bing & Grondahl Danish Horse Ceramic
Bing & Grondahl Danish Horse Ceramic

Bing & Grondahl Danish Horse Ceramic

$1,080Sale Price|40% Off

Bing & Grondahl Danish Horse Ceramic

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Ceramic from the 1970s in good condition Located in Brooklyn.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s

By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage Tonala pottery animals and birds figurines are decorated with hand-painted

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic Bird Sculpture, France, c. 1960
Ceramic Bird Sculpture, France, c. 1960

Ceramic Bird Sculpture, France, c. 1960

Located in New York City, NY

Glazed ceramic bird sculpture from France.

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1960s French Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris glazed ceramic Ram/vase sculpture
Vallauris glazed ceramic Ram/vase sculpture

Vallauris glazed ceramic Ram/vase sculpture

By Vallauris AM

Located in London, GB

Ceramic sculpture of a Ram with twenty holes to accommodate single stem flowers Vallauris C1960s

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic tap by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna 1950
Ceramic tap by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna 1950

Ceramic tap by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna 1950

Located in Wien, AT

Viennese art ceramics by Leopold Anzengruber. Abstract rooster in typical design with net crackle glaze, ca. 1950.

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1950s Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture Stamped Ronzan
Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture Stamped Ronzan

Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture Stamped Ronzan

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture Stamped Ronzan. Well detailed Italian glazed ceramic dog

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy
Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy

Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful hand painted ceramic leopard figure made in italy. 1960's - Italy Good condition, very

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Tang Horse
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Tang Horse

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Tang Horse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your decor with this Vintage Asian glazed ceramic Tang horse. Featuring exquisite

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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s
Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s

Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking midcentury Italian ceramic panther, rendered in a high-gloss black glaze that

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

Materials

Ceramic

French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle
French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle

French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French crackle ceramic dove mortar & pestle France, circa 1940s This petite mortar & pestle set

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1940s French Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rooster Sculpture by Delphin Massier, 20th Century.
Ceramic Rooster Sculpture by Delphin Massier, 20th Century.

Ceramic Rooster Sculpture by Delphin Massier, 20th Century.

By Delphin Massier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ceramic rooster sculpture by Delphin Massier, 20th century. Ceramic sculpture by Delphin Massier

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20th Century French Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Ceramic Tang Dynasty Horse
Vintage Boho Ceramic Tang Dynasty Horse

Vintage Boho Ceramic Tang Dynasty Horse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring history to life with this Vintage Boho Ceramic Tang Dynasty Horse. Expertly crafted with

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Boho glazed ceramic cheetah. Beautifully hand painted in graphic black and white

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely pair of orange ceramic carps
Lovely pair of orange ceramic carps

Lovely pair of orange ceramic carps

Located in NICE, FR

This is a charming pair of vintage ceramic fish figurines from the 1960s, designed with versatile

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish
Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish

Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish

Located in Hamburg, DE

Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish – 1950s Joie de Vivre in a Burst of Colors Immerse

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Ceramic Basset Hound Figure by King
Hand Painted Ceramic Basset Hound Figure by King

Hand Painted Ceramic Basset Hound Figure by King

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Painted Ceramic Basset Hound Figure by King This charming hand painted Model of an appealing

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1940s Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic California Pottery Tropical Cockatoo Planter
Ceramic California Pottery Tropical Cockatoo Planter

Ceramic California Pottery Tropical Cockatoo Planter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on a Branch with small planter opening by Fame

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1950s American Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950
Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950

Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Pair of English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs by Seswick, Glazed Ceramic Figures, Mid-Century England

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Ludwig Konig Glazed Ceramic Pig
Vintage Boho Ludwig Konig Glazed Ceramic Pig

Vintage Boho Ludwig Konig Glazed Ceramic Pig

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a whimsical yet artistic touch to your decor with this vintage Ludwig Konig glazed ceramic pig

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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ronzan Italian Ceramic “African Gazelles“, 1950
Ronzan Italian Ceramic “African Gazelles“, 1950

Ronzan Italian Ceramic “African Gazelles“, 1950

Located in Milano, IT

Ronzan Italian ceramic “African Gazelles”, 1950.

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1950s Other Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Metallic Glazed Ceramic Fish
Vintage Boho Metallic Glazed Ceramic Fish

Vintage Boho Metallic Glazed Ceramic Fish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This abstract fish sculpture features an iridescent, high-gloss glaze with intricate crackling and a spectrum of deep bronze, green, gold, and hints of blue. Hollowed sections within...

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Monkey Sculpture, Signed, Italy 60s
Mid Century Ceramic Monkey Sculpture, Signed, Italy 60s

Mid Century Ceramic Monkey Sculpture, Signed, Italy 60s

Located in Lucija, SI

Very rare and unique piece of animal sculpture Made from ceramic Multicolored Signed Made in Italy

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy
Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy

Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

Ronzan “stile” Jaguar ceramic, 1950, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster
French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster

French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster

Located in Antwerp, BE

Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Continental Polychrome Decorated Ceramic Roosters
Pair of Continental Polychrome Decorated Ceramic Roosters

Pair of Continental Polychrome Decorated Ceramic Roosters

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Continental Polychrome Decorated Ceramic Roosters. Height 24 in. (60.96 cm.) (approx)

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20th Century Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Loafing Cat by Bruno Gambone
Vintage Italian Ceramic Loafing Cat by Bruno Gambone

Vintage Italian Ceramic Loafing Cat by Bruno Gambone

By Bruno Gambone

Located in London, GB

Vintage Italian Ceramic Cat by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). This is an absolutely charming piece of

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1980s Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic bird Sculpture by Jules Agard, France, 1950s
Ceramic bird Sculpture by Jules Agard, France, 1950s

Ceramic bird Sculpture by Jules Agard, France, 1950s

By Jules Agard

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Ceramic bird sculpture by Jules Agard, characterized by a softly curved form and hand-painted

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1950s French Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Giraffe Family Sculpture
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Giraffe Family Sculpture

Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Giraffe Family Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This whimsical yet elegant Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture captures the beauty of a giraffe

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture

Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture
Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture

Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture

By Dora De Larios

Located in San Mateo, CA

Ceramic owl sculpture by Los Angeles artist Dora de Larios (1933-2018). Born in Los Angeles to

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy

By Umberto Ghersi

Located in Milan, Italy

Ceramic sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, 1960. Signed. Biography: Son of the ceramist Angelo and

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Set of 4 Glazed Ceramic Turtles, 1970s
Set of 4 Glazed Ceramic Turtles, 1970s

Set of 4 Glazed Ceramic Turtles, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 4 glazed ceramic turtles, 1970s Intact and in good condition, artisanal workmanship.

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1970s Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Bird ceramic sculpture by Jules Agard, France, 1950s
Bird ceramic sculpture by Jules Agard, France, 1950s

Bird ceramic sculpture by Jules Agard, France, 1950s

By Jules Agard

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A poetic ceramic sculpture by Jules Agard. The quiet bird form, shaped by hand, carries a sense of

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1950s French Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail
Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold sculptural statement with this magnificent vintage Italian ceramic snail shell

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Horse Bust
Mid Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Horse Bust

Mid Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Horse Bust

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This ceramic bust captures the vitality and spirit of the horse in motion, its sculptural form

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

Materials

Ceramic

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

Bear figurine in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Ceramic figurine from Royal Copenhagen. Additional

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1950s Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940
Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940

Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bear in Italian ceramic Albisola, 1940.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Ceramic Pig Family
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Ceramic Pig Family

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Ceramic Pig Family

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a whimsical touch to your home with this Vintage Boho Hand-Painted Ceramic Pig Family. Bursting

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s
Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s

Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s

Located in bari, IT

Midcentury ceramic sculpture of a horse head, typical Italian manufacture from the 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Berlin, BE

Bear figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand. Additional

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1950s Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Stig Lindberg Ceramic Horse Sweden 1950s
Stig Lindberg Ceramic Horse Sweden 1950s

Stig Lindberg Ceramic Horse Sweden 1950s

By Stig Lindberg

Located in Munich, DE

Stig Lindberg stoneware sculpture horse with hand painted decoration for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950-1960s. Marked on the bottom with the Artist sign. Excellent vintage condition.

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lions - A Pair
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lions - A Pair

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Grand Tour style, likely crafted in Italy during the 1960s. Rendered in highly detailed ceramic, each

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

Elephant figure in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen

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1950s Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen

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1950s Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Rooster by Noe Suro
Vintage Ceramic Rooster by Noe Suro

Vintage Ceramic Rooster by Noe Suro

By Noe Suro

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Exquisite glazed ceramic roosterd. Designed and hand painted by Mexican ceramist and artist Noe

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Sculpture, 1960's
Mid-Century Ceramic Sculpture, 1960's

Mid-Century Ceramic Sculpture, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of ceramic - good, original condition.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah
1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah

1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah

Located in Redding, CT

1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah. This fabulous Hollywood Glam sculpture would be the perfect

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Large Italian Ceramic Wolf/Fox Figure
Large Italian Ceramic Wolf/Fox Figure

Large Italian Ceramic Wolf/Fox Figure

Located in Charleston, SC

This is for one fabulous Large Italian Fox or baby wolf Ceramic Figure. He or she looks like she

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

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Ceramic, Paint

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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.