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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

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Decorative Horses in Ochre Glazed Ceramic
Pair of Decorative Horses in Ochre Glazed Ceramic

Pair of Decorative Horses in Ochre Glazed Ceramic

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of decorative horses crafted from glazed ceramic in a warm ochre hue, with a glossy

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Decorative Horses in White Glazed Ceramic
Pair of Decorative Horses in White Glazed Ceramic

Pair of Decorative Horses in White Glazed Ceramic

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of decorative horses crafted from white glazed ceramic, with a smooth, luminous

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Ceramic Glazed Elephant Lucky
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Glazed Elephant Lucky

Mid Century Italian Ceramic Glazed Elephant Lucky

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful white ceramic Elephant made in Italy. Lucky with trunk in an upward position. Great

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

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture

Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture

By Royal Haeger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage glazed ceramic sculpture dog Italy 1960s
Vintage glazed ceramic sculpture dog Italy 1960s

Vintage glazed ceramic sculpture dog Italy 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The rare sculpture of the dog in glazed ceramic. Made in Italy in the 60s. The dog looks very

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

Materials

Ceramic

Black ram / sheep ceramic sculpture, Italy 1980s
Black ram / sheep ceramic sculpture, Italy 1980s

Black ram / sheep ceramic sculpture, Italy 1980s

Located in Firenze, IT

Monumental Ram ceramic sculpture Italy 1980s Italian-made large ceramic reproduction of the

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic bird by Jean Derval, Vallauris
Glazed ceramic bird by Jean Derval, Vallauris

Glazed ceramic bird by Jean Derval, Vallauris

By Jean Derval

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

A glazed ceramic bird on a round base the body and base are glazed in shades of white, brow and

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Glass Bell with Ceramic Birds
Antique Glass Bell with Ceramic Birds

Antique Glass Bell with Ceramic Birds

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful German ceramic birds set up under an antique glass dome.

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Hand Painted Ronzan Italian Ceramic Parrot Sculpture
Hand Painted Ronzan Italian Ceramic Parrot Sculpture

Hand Painted Ronzan Italian Ceramic Parrot Sculpture

Located in Voorburg, NL

A striking example of mid-century Italian ceramic art, this Ronzan parrot sculpture exemplifies the

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

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Vintage Brown Ceramic Snake Figurine Decorative Sculpture
1970s Vintage Brown Ceramic Snake Figurine Decorative Sculpture

1970s Vintage Brown Ceramic Snake Figurine Decorative Sculpture

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

Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s
Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s

Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

A life sized Italian ceramic wildlife cheetah sculpture. Realistically painted under glaze. A

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Cockatoos - A Pair
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Cockatoos - A Pair

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Cockatoos - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ceramic cockatoo figurines. Masterfully crafted, each bird features a beautiful hand-painted glaze of soft

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1970s Asian Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
Circa 1970s Asian Ceramic Foo Dog Statue

Circa 1970s Asian Ceramic Foo Dog Statue

Located in Cookeville, TN

Vintage large ceramic foo dog statue with rhinestone eyes. Circa 1970s. Excellent condition. No

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Handmade Ceramic Fish Whistle from Finland, 1970s
Vintage Handmade Ceramic Fish Whistle from Finland, 1970s

Vintage Handmade Ceramic Fish Whistle from Finland, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Handmade Ceramic Fish Whistle from Finland, 1970s

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20th Century Finnish Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Hermelin Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Hermelin Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Hermelin Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn

Located in Berlin, BE

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

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1950s European Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Deer Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Deer Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Deer Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn

Located in Berlin, BE

Deer Figure in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Deer figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen

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1950s European Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Foal Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Foal Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Foal Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn

Located in Berlin, BE

Foal Figure in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Foal figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen

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1950s European Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury French Ceramic Boxer Figurine, 1950s
Midcentury French Ceramic Boxer Figurine, 1950s

Midcentury French Ceramic Boxer Figurine, 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

A friendly midcentury boxer made of ceramic.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two 18" Arnell's Ceramic Egrets
Set of Two 18" Arnell's Ceramic Egrets

Set of Two 18" Arnell's Ceramic Egrets

$200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Two 18" Arnell's Ceramic Egrets

Located in Pasadena, TX

This set of Egrets is made by Arnell's. The Egrets are made of ceramic and would make a very nice

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Life Size Monkey
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Life Size Monkey

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Life Size Monkey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this eye-catching, life-size Italian glazed ceramic monkey. Expertly

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs
Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs

By Staffordshire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine pair of English Staffordshire glazed ceramic spaniels featuring white bodies with remnants of

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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Black Pug Sculpture, Italy 60s
Mid Century Ceramic Black Pug Sculpture, Italy 60s

Mid Century Ceramic Black Pug Sculpture, Italy 60s

Located in Lucija, SI

Very nice black pug made from ceramic Made in Italy in the 60s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of mid-to-late 20th-century Chinoiserie decor. Handcrafted from high-quality ceramic, these figures

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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Owl Figurine
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Owl Figurine

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Owl Figurine

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful attention to detail in this hand painted owl on branch. Perfect expression.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Modern Elena Laverón Ceramic Otter Sculpture 1980s
Organic Modern Elena Laverón Ceramic Otter Sculpture 1980s

Organic Modern Elena Laverón Ceramic Otter Sculpture 1980s

By Elena Laveron

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Executed in rich, glazed ceramic with deep earthen tones, this captivating sculpture by the

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1980s Spanish Organic Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Gustavberg
Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Gustavberg

Lisa Larson Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Gustavberg

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculpture was made by Lisa Larson for Gustavberg. The piece is signed on the underside.

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1980s European Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine
Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Sancai glazed ceramic figurine depicting Yinglong, the dragon deity standing on all fours

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s
Ceramic Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s

Ceramic Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceramic sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Lefton Ceramic Rabbits - a Pair
Vintage Regency Lefton Ceramic Rabbits - a Pair

Vintage Regency Lefton Ceramic Rabbits - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

perfect for collectors, animal lovers, or Easter-themed décor. Each figurine measures 1.75" wide x 3

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vide-Poche on a Stand
Ceramic Vide-Poche on a Stand

Ceramic Vide-Poche on a Stand

By Jacques Innocenti

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A horse head in ceramic can be used as a vide poche on a metal stand.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Metal

1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Bambi  Ceramic
1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Bambi  Ceramic

1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Bambi Ceramic

By Sandro Vacchetti

Located in Roma, IT

1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Ceramic Bambi Rare and wonderful ceramic Bambi molded by

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Pol Chambost, 1950
Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Pol Chambost, 1950

Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Pol Chambost, 1950

By Pol Chambost

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Elegant ceramic bird sculpture by famous French artist Pol Chambost. Beautiful blue ceramic

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1950s French Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Large Terracotta Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic

Large Terracotta Ceramic

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An unusual terracotta ceramic bird by Louis Delorme born in 1934.

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1980s European Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Terracotta

White Ceramic Elephant Pot Sculpture Signed "Bondia"
White Ceramic Elephant Pot Sculpture Signed "Bondia"

White Ceramic Elephant Pot Sculpture Signed "Bondia"

Located in Marbella, ES

White Ceramic Elephant Pot Sculpture signed "Bondia".

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Large Reproduction of Ceramic Pheasants, Italy, 1950s
Large Reproduction of Ceramic Pheasants, Italy, 1950s

Large Reproduction of Ceramic Pheasants, Italy, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Large reproduction of ceramic pheasants, Italy, 1950s Marvel at the beauty and size. It is 65 cm

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1950s Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Figure, Bear, Model 20155 by Knud Kyhn - Royal Copenhagen
Ceramic Figure, Bear, Model 20155 by Knud Kyhn - Royal Copenhagen

Ceramic Figure, Bear, Model 20155 by Knud Kyhn - Royal Copenhagen

By Knud Kyhn

Located in Lejre, DK

Ceramic figure depicting a bear, model 20155, designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Executed

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1960s Danish Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Asian Ceramic Tang Dynasty Style Horse
Vintage Asian Ceramic Tang Dynasty Style Horse

Vintage Asian Ceramic Tang Dynasty Style Horse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Asian glazed ceramic horse. Done in the style of the Tang Dynasty. Beautiful

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Two Ceramic Horse Heads, Height 70cm, Italy, 20th Century
Two Ceramic Horse Heads, Height 70cm, Italy, 20th Century

Two Ceramic Horse Heads, Height 70cm, Italy, 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

2 large ceramic horses' heads with a glossy white glaze, inspired by the "Horses of San Marco" or

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Ceramic Elephant Sculpture, France, Circa 1960
Chinoiserie Ceramic Elephant Sculpture, France, Circa 1960

Chinoiserie Ceramic Elephant Sculpture, France, Circa 1960

Located in High Point, NC

A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are

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20th Century French Chinoiserie Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Parrot by Ceramiche Boxer, Bassano Del Grappa
Ceramic Parrot by Ceramiche Boxer, Bassano Del Grappa

Ceramic Parrot by Ceramiche Boxer, Bassano Del Grappa

Located in Roma, RM

Ceramic Parrot by Ceramiche Boxer, Bassano Del Grappa Product Details Handcrafted in Italy, 1950s

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1950s Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden

Located in Delft, NL

Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden

Located in Delft, NL

Condition: Mint Period: 1970’s Origin: Sweden Dimensions: 12cmW, 10cmH, 4,5cmD

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi

Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: Large - 17in H x 3in W x 4in D Medium - 15in H x 3in W x 4in D Small - 12in H x 3in W x 4in D

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Hand Painted Collie Dog Figurine 17.5 Tall
Italian Ceramic Hand Painted Collie Dog Figurine 17.5 Tall

Italian Ceramic Hand Painted Collie Dog Figurine 17.5 Tall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Hand painted, vintage Italian ceramic collie. This charming pup has a charming grin on his adorable

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Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Lenci Ceramic Elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy
Lenci Ceramic Elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy

Lenci Ceramic Elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy

By Lenci

Located in Milano, IT

Lenci ceramic elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Sculpture
Ceramic Bird Sculpture

Ceramic Bird Sculpture

$495Sale Price|26% Off

Ceramic Bird Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Ceramic bird, it appears to be made of metal. The color is rusty brown with some black variations

Category

20th Century Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Clay

Stylized Ceramic and Aluminum Charging Bull Sculpture
Stylized Ceramic and Aluminum Charging Bull Sculpture

Stylized Ceramic and Aluminum Charging Bull Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool stylized ceramic and aluminum charging bull sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is in

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20th Century American Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Tony Evans Raku Ceramic Bear Sculpture - Signed Studio
Vintage Tony Evans Raku Ceramic Bear Sculpture - Signed Studio

Vintage Tony Evans Raku Ceramic Bear Sculpture - Signed Studio

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A sculptural mid-century Raku bear by American studio ceramic artist Tony Evans, executed in his

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snowy Egret Sculpture
Vintage Coastal Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snowy Egret Sculpture

Vintage Coastal Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snowy Egret Sculpture

By Meiselman Imports

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Evoke the serene beauty of the shore with this elegant vintage glazed ceramic egret sculpture

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

19" Mary Gates Dewey Ceramic Cat Sculpture
19" Mary Gates Dewey Ceramic Cat Sculpture

19" Mary Gates Dewey Ceramic Cat Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a beautiful cat sculpture by Mary Gates Dewey. Made of ceramic, it's designed and sculpted

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Midcentury Black Ceramic Fish by Anzengruber Keramik
Austrian Midcentury Black Ceramic Fish by Anzengruber Keramik

Austrian Midcentury Black Ceramic Fish by Anzengruber Keramik

By Leopold Anzengruber

Located in Vienna, AT

This Amazing Austrian Midcentury lightened Fish Ceramic was designed by Leopold Anzengruber in the

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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Ceramic

Vintage Bitossi Cat Sculpture Flavia Italy - Textured Ceramic Signed
Vintage Bitossi Cat Sculpture Flavia Italy - Textured Ceramic Signed

Vintage Bitossi Cat Sculpture Flavia Italy - Textured Ceramic Signed

By Bitossi

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A charming mid-century Italian ceramic cat sculpture by Bitossi for Flavia, Italy. Finished in a

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

Materials

Ceramic

Christian Pradier, cubist ceramic cat sculpture, France 1980s
Christian Pradier, cubist ceramic cat sculpture, France 1980s

Christian Pradier, cubist ceramic cat sculpture, France 1980s

Located in Firenze, IT

Cubist ceramic cat sculpture, Christian Pradier (Paris 1949) France 1980s Signed on the base H

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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Animals

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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.