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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of solid b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883)
Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas
France, 1858
This exquisite 19th-...
Category
1850s French Romantic Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Green Murano Glass Duck Sculpture by Archimede Seguso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Green Murano glass duck sculpture, made by Archimede Seguso in the 1950s
Ø cm 10.5 Ø cm 5 h cm 9
Archimedes Seguso was a renowned Italian entrepreneur and master glassmaker, consid...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
French, 18th Century, Marble Baroque Lamb of God Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and beautiful weathered white marble lamb of God ornament. Well detailed, France, circa 1750-1790. Weathered, small losses.
H:22cm W:48cm D:14cm .More photo's are available o...
Category
18th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$1,061 Sale Price
43% Off
Edgar BRANDT French Art Deco Wrought-iron Pelican, 1920
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco wrought-iron pelican by Edgar BRANDT, France, 1920s. Height: 5.6" (14.2 cm) Width: 5.4" (13.8 cm) Depth: 2.75" (7 cm). Condition: Excellent! Bibliography: Joan Kahr...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1980s. A nice piece of art for any room. Beautiful colors in pink and purple with clear...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Henri Bargas, the Three Doves, French Art Deco Terracotta 1920
By Henri Bargas
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture “The Three Doves” by Henri Bargas, France, circa 1920
A stunning example of French Art Deco sculpture, this terracotta piece titled “The Three D...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Carved Amethyst Diamond Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Dachshund
Located in New York, NY
Delightful carved amethyst, diamond, natural pearl 18K yellow gold dachshund
Early 20th Century
Naturalistically modelled, attractive shade variation to the amethyst, diamond eyes, 1...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Duck Sculpture in White Fenicio Murano glass with pink details, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Elegant Murano glass sculpture depicting a stylized duck, handcrafted in Italy using the fenicio technique. This particular piece features a refined combination of milky white opalin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Porcelain Pigeon Candy Box, 1916
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Porcelain Pigeon Candy Box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Haviland Limoges, 1916
A rare and exquisite French Art Deco porcelain pigeon candy box, designed by the celeb...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rochard Panther Art Deco
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco panther circa 1930.
Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R. Rochard for Irénée Félix René Rochard.
In perfect condition.
Length: 65 cm
Width: 14 cm
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,371
Antique French Hand-Crafted Bronzed Metal Deer & Stag Group, Marble Base, Masson
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless French Bronze ‘Cerf et Biche’ Sculpture by Jules Edmond Masson (1871–1932),
A stunning and soulful work of art, this antique bronze group sculpture depicts a majestic stag...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
1990s Modernist Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Etruscan Horse Sculpture Italy in the style of Weinberg
By Raymor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century stylized cast metal Etruscan patinated horse sculpture in the manner of Weinberg. Made in Italy in the 1950's by Raymor, this standing horse has imprinted designs to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Pink Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture, Handmade in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Pelican Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 34 cm x H 34 cm x D 34 cm ( L 13.3" x H 13.3" x D 1.33")
We recently came across the untou...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Salviati Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Then piece is documented to the Salviati Company. I have owne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Carved Limewood Lion Rampant
Located in Greenwich, CT
A carving of a fearsome rearing lion, the position known as rampant, in silvery limewood. Fully carved to front and back. Depictions of lions rampant can be found on heraldic coats...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture with Goldfish – Handcrafted in Italy, 1980s
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking hand-blown Murano glass pelican in vibrant turquoise, holding a shimmering goldfish in its beak. A whimsical and original 1980s decorative sculpture from Italy.
Dimension...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased patinated bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Sourced from a French collector.
Category
19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Frosted Glass Sculpture entitled "Cheval Debout" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Cheval Debout" by Marc Lalique
A very fine frosted glass study of a standing horse in a striking position with its neck rounded exhibiting fine detail, the surface lightly polished...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Boletto blue pig figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a mold-made refractory white clay form. The vibrant blue glaze is enhanced by a finely incised decoration of varied ...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$260 / item
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders Sterling Style Luxury Table Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders – Sterling Silver Style Luxury Table Décor
Bring an element of refined artistry and timeless elegance to your dining or interior setting with this set of fish-shaped silver-plated napkin holders. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece showcases the intricate scales, fins, and lifelike contours of a fish, creating a striking balance of naturalistic beauty and luxury design.
These sculptural napkin holders are both decorative and functional, offering a sophisticated way to present napkins at formal dinners, luxury events, or elegant home settings. Their gleaming silver-plated finish, reminiscent of sterling silver craftsmanship, adds brilliance and refinement, while the contrasting tones of silver and gilt gold plating provide versatility for different table settings and interior styles.
Perfect for collectors of fine silverware, interior designers, and hosts who appreciate high-end dining accessories, this set embodies the heritage of European decorative silver design while offering a unique, contemporary twist with its bold fish motif.
Key Features
Material: High-quality silver-plated (with sterling silver style finish)
Design: Fish-shaped, detailed scales and fins, realistic artistry
Finish: Mixed tones – silver and gilt gold plating for luxurious contrast
Condition: Very good vintage condition, highly polished and well-preserved
Function: Napkin holders, luxury table décor, or decorative collectible pieces
Style: Timeless European-inspired design for fine dining and interior elegance
Unlike standard napkin holders, these fish-form silver-plated pieces function as both practical dining accessories and statement décor items. Their sculptural quality makes them equally at home on a luxury dining table, displayed as part of a silverware collection, or even used as interior accents in modern and classical homes alike.
This unique design draws on traditions of antique sterling silver tableware while offering an accessible option for collectors and hosts who want to achieve the same level of sophistication.
Silver-Plated Fish Napkin Holders, Sterling Silver Style Tableware, Luxury Silver Dining Accessories, Collectible Silver-Plated Decor, High-End Silver Tableware, Antique Silver Napkin Holders...
Category
1960s British Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
$423 Sale Price / item
22% Off
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original travertine elephant sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
4,33 x 1,18 x 3,93 H inches
L 11 cm x P...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Blenko Art Glass Apple
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage Blenko art glass apple. Vibrant blue color topped off with a clear stem. Original sticker attached.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Mounted on green marble. Sourced from a French collector.
Category
19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Jacob Hermann Bird Sculpture Teak Brass Denmark 1950s Danish Design
By Jacob Herman
Located in Basel, BS
Rare bird sculpture by Danish designer and maker Jacob Hermann, hand crafted in Denmark in the 1950s.
The legs are made of brass, marked underneath with the creators stamp and „Denm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Bull Sculpture by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Bull Sculpture by Giovanni Dalla Fina
This striking and dynamic bull sculpture is a magnificent example of Murano glass artistry, created in the 1990s by the ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Russian Hand Carved Rhodonite Elephant Figurine Faberge Manner
Located in Long Island City, NY
A naturally hand carved rhodonite figurine. The figurine is made in the shape of an elephant, set with gemstone eyes in gold settings. Vintage and Modern Carving, Natural Stones Figu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
$1,300 Sale Price
35% Off
Cast Brass Angelfish Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Malibu, CA
Cast brass angelfish, made in Korea. Mounted on a black walnut base.
Custom made is the USA.
Category
20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$192 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
This hand-carved wooden sculpture depicts a dynamic wild boar in full motion and captivates with its detailed representation of...
Category
1930s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Italian Terracotta Lizard Statue Sculpture Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding statue of an Lizard made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectionate, and h...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Shisa Polychromed Glazed Foo Dogs, also known as Fu dogs. Statues are traditional Chinese guardians, representing protection, wealth, and good fort...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,850 / set
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era.
Dimensions.
8 x 8.5 x H13 cm
The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1980s Life Size Porcelain Sculpture Harlequin Great Dane
By Lladro
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful life-size hand painted Harlequin Great Dane. It is in very good condition with incredible detail.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,871 Sale Price
25% Off
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture 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...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$1,984 / item
Vintage Art Glass Apple and Pear
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of vintage art glass fruit in the shapes of an apple and a pear. Vibrant yellow and orange coloring to the glass with green leaves.
Measurements:
Apple: 4"Dia x 4.75"H
Pear: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$85 / set
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Elephant and Baby, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
Demétre Chiparus, Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of Walking Elephants, France, circa 1930
An exquisite and rare terracotta sculpture by the celebrated Art Deco artist Demétre Chi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The mirrored pair of vintage sculptures features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens. The cats are sculpted crouching as mid-play, with heads turned towards the viewe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century French Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, France, 1950s — Dogs Playing Cards Motif. A charming and whimsical mid-century cigarette box from France, dating to the 1...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
Jules Moigniez (French 1834 - ) Bronze Figure of Eagle on Marble Plinth, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
Jules Moigniez, Patinated Cast Bronze Figure of Eagle on marble Plinth.
Jules Moigniez (French 28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th c...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal, Horse Bust Bisque
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fritz Heidenreich Rosenthal Horse Bust, Germany 1960s.
Bust of a horse, made of bisque porcelain, ivory, designed by Fritz Heidenreich (1895-1966).
Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of terracotta leopard sculpture
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of leopard terracotta decorative sculptures , the base of the two sculptures has been glued back together and repaired see the photos this is a...
Category
1920s European Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,480 / set
Lalique France Vintage Anemone Flower Crystal Sculpture, Paperweight, Decoration
By Lalique
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage crystal enhanced with black enamel Anemone flower sculpture or paperweight.
René Lalique was inspired by the delicate flower and symbol of purity and innocence, the anemone,...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Giulio Lazzotti, Mageia Pietrasanta
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird
Giulio Lazzotti
Mageia Pietrasanta
Italy, 1990
Stunning bird of minimalist design
High quality of Manufacture
Perfect condiction
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is inscribed with ink: "April 1967," "Ptarmigan," and "Living on Mount Tateyama," revea...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Porcelain Animal Figurine Rooster Ceramic Cockerel Bird Figure
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk
Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin glazed
Design: In the manner of Cacciapuoti
Origin: Italy, first half 20th century...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
1996 Sintra Designed by Tiffany & Co Porcelain Spring Flowers Rabbit Figurine
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful 1996 Tiffany & Co. porcelain Rabbit in the Sintra Pattern. The figurine was Made in Portugal and is splattered with spring flowers. It is in perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s.
The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$388 Sale Price
20% Off
Verdigris Bronze Sculptural Frog Vase by San Pacific International, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Verdigris Bronze Sculptural Frog Vase by San Pacific International, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Menneville sculpture, woman and fawn, 1930's
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large French Art Deco sculptural group showing a woman and a fawn, made of patinated metal and imitation of ivory. The figure of the woman was designed by Ugo Cipriani (whose pseudon...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Silver Plate and Tortoise Frog by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century life size frog sculpture or object of art handcrafted in silver plate on bronze with a tortoise shell terrazzo back. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
French Table Lamp Equilibre a Cat on a Glass Ball by Gaillard for Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the "Équilibré" sculpture, a true tribute to the beauty and grace of cats. Designed by the visionary artist Eugène Gaillard in the glamor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Set of 9 Vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Zoo Series Silver Plated Animals
By Dansk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 9 vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk zoo series silver plated animal paperweights. This is a very fun set of decorative paperweights from the 70s. Each paperweight depicts...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Large and Graceful Art Deco Bronze / Marble Seagull Bird Sculpture by Lorino
Located in Lisse, NL
This bronze seagull and black marble base is one of our favourite purchases so far this year.
To us, this Art Deco era sculpture epitomizes everything the Art Deco period stood for....
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Handcrafted Malachite Pyramid
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable hand-carved Malachite pyramid highlights the stone’s natural artistry in a refined geometric form. Fashioned from genuine Malachite, the sculpture displays the minera...
Category
2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
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.
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