Turov Sculptures

Pair of French midcentury stylized cat figures featuring an iridescent glaze.

Giraffe by Walter Bosse around 1950s Original condition

Ceramic tile wall art decoration from a cat. Height 94 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 3 cm.

A blue glazed ceramic vase or "bouquetière" figuring a cat. Pol Chambost (1906-1983), signed. France, circa 1960 Pol Chambost created a series of animal figures using the same "Rim...

A charming Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of a cat, with hand-painted details. Made by an unknown manufacturer in Italy, 1960s. Good original condition. No chips or cracks. However, ...

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

Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.

A large vintage postmodern ceramic cat sculpture. Lovely simplified features, finished in a glossy white glaze. Made in the USA by Haeger and dated 1993. Original sticker on the bott...

Raku Pottery Lion Figurine crafted in South Africa, featuring a multicolored design with yellow, blue, green, and red sections. The handmade ceramic piece is created using the tradi...

Highly Detailed Russian Silver, Soviet Period Persian Cat Sculpture with Garnet Eyes, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W.," Circa 1950s A finely modeled and intricately chased hollow silver sculpture of a long-haired domestic cat, likely modeled after the Persian or Himalayan breed. The animal is depicted in a seated posture, with a stylized curling tail and attentive expression, rendered with lifelike depth and emotional presence. The rich fur texture is deeply chased and subtly polished across high points, creating dramatic surface contrast and a tactile, almost lifelike softness. The sculpture’s meticulous hand-chasing, naturalistic pose, and jewel-like eyes reflect the enduring influence of Karl Fabergé’s animalier tradition, particularly the small-scale silver and hardstone animal studies produced in his Moscow workshops at the turn of the 20th century. Like Fabergé’s celebrated menagerie, this piece captures both the anatomical accuracy and the spirited personality of its subject, elevating it from a decorative object to a work of art imbued with character and luxury. The figure's eyes are set with smooth red cabochon stones—likely garnets or finely colored glass paste—enhancing its realistic gaze. The underside bears a Russian silver hallmark, including the “88” zolotnik standard (equivalent to .916 silver purity), along with the Latin-letter maker’s mark “S.W.,” attributed to a postwar Soviet-era workshop producing fine export silver. Although the piece appears solid at first glance, it is finely executed as a sealed hollow-form casting using the lost-wax method, a traditional sculptural technique that allowed for rich surface modeling while minimizing weight. A faint rattle can be heard when the figure is gently moved, caused by a small remnant from the casting core or finishing process—a common occurrence in Russian and Continental silver animal figures...

Vintage ceramic cat figurine features hand-painted pink sponge ware decor with black accents on face and paws. The cat depicted sitting with tail curled around the hind legs, slightl...

Pair of Hollywood Regency brass giraffes. Great tall pair of midcentury brass giraffe sculptures or figures, a male and a female. This well detailed pair of Hollywood Regency giraffe...