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Creator: Unknown
beautiful Cute Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Beautiful Lobster Sculpture Nickeled Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal lobster statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist. This particular lobster statue ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Cast Aluminum Hippo Sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast aluminum hippo sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s. Sandcast aluminum in editions of 450, Parkin's table-size animal sculptures of the “Nature of the Beast” collection was so...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rarest Carved Oak Art Deco Chandelier Pendant w. Six Woodpecker Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and one of a kind, seven-light hand carved wooden stylish sculptural chandelier.
With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities we always love finding pendants and chandeliers that we have never seen before and of which we know beforehand we will never find another one again either. This unique and all hand carved out of solid oak Berlin Art Deco light fixture with a Gothic look and feel is another one of those rare finds. With six hand carved woodpecker sculptures...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
Imagine these in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides.
These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace ...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in ...
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century
in silver metal and shell, eyes in colored glass.
Slight wear.
Dim.: 39 x 50 cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. It is approx. 28.75" high, 18.5" wide and 8 inches deep. Made of Majolica ce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Rhino Money Box Piggy Bank Made of Leather Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage leather made Rhino money bank. A beautiful decorative item in dark brown leather with a small metal lock. I am so sorry that the original old Key is missing. Made in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Hand Carved Marble Bucking Rodeo Horse & Alabaster Light Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylized and finest quality carved, bronco horse table lamp.
All handcrafted out of natural materials only, this rare bucking horse table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the dayt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...
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1970s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture w/ Swarovski Crystals, c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black panther sculpture adorned with Swarovski crystals on its eyes created in Italy during the 1980's.
The sculpture's glossy black ceramic finish showcases the panther's sl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Portuguese silver toothpick rabbit
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Portuguese silver toothpick rabbit
It features a rabbit with an umbrella and its offspring.
Origin: Portugal, circa 1930.
Material: silver.
Stamped on the base: 833 silver and bearin...
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Early 1900s Portuguese Other Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice duck, finely chiseled is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970 (Part of a set of 3 ducks that can be sold separately)
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Studio Ceramic Horse Sculpture Karin Swildens
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1999 Studio ceramic horse sculpture by Karin Swildens.
Hand signed and titled “Power Peace” dated 1999.
In original vintage condition.
Measurements: 12” Wide, 6.5” Deep, 16.75” Hi...
Category
1990s American Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning and Large Italian Hand Carved Alabaster / Mineral Stone Tiger Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large sculpture of a majestic big cat.
Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful quality sculptures in all kinds of materials, but we never had the pleasure o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Wooden Zodiac Libra Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
20Thc Original Painted Rooster Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted double rooster doorstop is in fine as found condition.Minor paint loss consistent with age and use.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Amazing Art Deco & Koi Color Alabaster and Brass Elephant Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and remarkable, alabaster and brass elephant sculptures pendant light.
This rare and remarkable, 8-light chandelier was made in the European Art Deco era (around 1920-1930) an...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Early 20thc Brass Duck Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bronze design standing duck ornament. This ornament has great color and patina from age. The surface has great textures.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19Thc Cast Iron Lion Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc cast iron door stop of a big brave lion is in fine as found condition.
Category
1870s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition is very good .This bird is very finely crafted.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wooden Zodiac Crab Cancer Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief, made in the brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a wall decoration or as a decoration it...
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Glazed Terracotta Beige Duck Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful duck figure sculpture in off white beige glazed terracotta. Spain, 1960s
This handcrafted glazed terracotta duck figure with unglazed beak is in excellent condition.
Mat...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Papier Mâché Cat Sculpture in Black and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A black and white papier mâché kitten sculpture. This fun figurine depicts a cat with white paws and nose, and a black body. Its soft black eyes see...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pr. of Soapstone Sculptures Inuit Birds Signed Syllabics E Number for Carver ID.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of soapstone Inuit birds signed in Syllabics and E numbered for Carver ID. Both are carved in black colored soapstone, the bird with his beak down meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Other Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s
Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals.
Measures:
Sta...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully hand-crafted, Gothic art wrought iron pendant.
This artistically designed and outstandingly executed, thick wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with stunning and mint phoenix sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice duck finely chiseled is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970 (Part of a set of 3 ducks that can be sold separately)
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Shaped Bowl Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny glazed ceramic fish shaped bowl or vide-poche fish sculpture, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching fish figure sculpture / bowl has a beautiful design with yellow and navy blue acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines Foo Dog Sculpture
Green Glaze Ceramic
8 tall x 3.75 w x 6.5 d
Preowned original vintage condition.
Refer to...
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God,
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-1500
Of celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
20th Century French Stone Lion with Shield on Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century French stone lion holding a shield on a pedestal. A 20th century lion carved from stone holding a crest carved with a lion with wearing a crown. It is a representation o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
1970s John Pettus Giraffe Stoneware Art Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Whimsical vintage stoneware giraffe salt cellar. It’s all in the eyes.
googly cute.
Signed by the artist John Pettus
9 h x 4.75 w x 6 d
Preowned original vintage
R...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Ornamental German Silver Fighting Cockerels, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century German solid silver pair of table ornaments representing fighting cockerels, both extremely detailed and ornamental, very natura...
Category
Early 20th Century German Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Antique German Silver Table Pheasants
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants.
Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features.
These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style.
Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces.
These exceptional antique silver pheasant...
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1870s German Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of three silvered bronze ducks finely chiseled. French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately)
Category
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Iron Rooster with Fragments of Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted surface with wear and nice aged worn patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th century griffin in gilded iron on a gothic wooden pedestal (Germany)
Located in Oostende, BE
A griffin is a mythical creature, half eagle, half lion. The griffins used to guard the gold of the kinds. Represents ferocity, pride, wisdom, courage and power.
This unique and ra...
Category
19th Century German Antique Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Late 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Bronze Ram's Head Tabletop Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency solid ram's head tabletop animal sculpture.
Well-aged patina can be polished to perfection.
Will look stunning on a column, pedestal or stand.
A-443-335
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Characterful Pair of Antique German Porcelain Poodle Mantel Shelf Dogs, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s characterful pair of antique German porcelain poodle 'wally' dogs holding baskets filled with gilt piggies. In a hand painted finish. Nice to place these items on...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Teak Figurines 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Figurines 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Large Vintage Brass Cockatoo or Parrot Bird Sculpture on Green Wood Base
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large Hollywood Regency brass Cockatoo bird sculpture on a green wood base. This piece is lifesize and in wonderful vintage condition. It features a Cockatiel Parrot sitting upon a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Expressive French Art Déco Sculpture Panther with Cobra by Felix Guis
Located in Köln, NW
Large expressive, naturalistic Art Déco sculpture "panther with cobra" by Felix Guis, 1930s.
Signed by the artist F.Guis.
The artist Felix Guis ( 1887 to 1972 ), born in Tunesia ha...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Plaster
Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted Ceramic. Perfectly representations of this majestic being, stern, watchful and obedient at the same time.
Elegan...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Modernist Carved Wood Egret Bird Sculpture K & P
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Wood Bird Egret Table Sculpture signed K & P
Artist stamped
25 h x 7 d x 2.5 w
Preowned vintage condition unrestored
See images provide...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Eight Inch Tall Bronze-Toned Bird Sculpture on Black Base CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Eight Inch Tall Bronze-Toned Bird Sculpture on Black Base. CLOSING SALE
NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY
This graceful bird (crane?) is in a minimalist style, grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Monkeys Sculpture in Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautifully carved Art Deco figurine of two monkeys in tropical wood. First half of the 20th century. An adult monkey and a young monkey are seen in a dynamic and lifelike situat...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s Handcrafted Embroidered Indian Raj Camel Folk Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Handcrafted Raj Indian Camel embroidered fabric colorful patchwork.
Measures: 10.5 tall x 9 deep x 4.25 wide
Preowned original vintage condition.
See images provided.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fabric
Two Large Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two cast concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws o...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Sculpture Work by Dedessus les Moustier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wall-mounted sculpture with the signature of Dedessus les Moustier. It was discovered in France. It has a mysterious charm due to its unique color and motif.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury, Abstract, Stein Böcks, in Cherry Wood from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A wonderful pair of midcentury Stein Böcks from Austria. Beautiful, simplified abstract forms carved in cherrywood. Both pieces are almost
exact copies of each other. The artist is ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Hand-Carved Water Gilt & Rock Crystal Eagle Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of wooden hand-carved water gilt sculptures depicting an eagle, each holding a rock crystal sphere and resting on gilt-wood bases with carved acanthus motif. Made in USA, Late...
Category
Late 20th Century American Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Handcrafted 2 Large Marble Elephant Statues
Located in Oirlo, LI
Enhance your home or office decor with this exquisite set of 2 large marble elephant statues. Handcrafted with precision around the 1950s, these stunning pieces weigh 350 kg each a...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Austrian bronze cat sculpture
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Austrian bronze cat sculpture
made in Austria
The bronze has small wear due to years of age.
It has a small chip on the tail. (see in photos).
H:...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Group of Chinese Rose Quartz Carvings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A group of Chinese rose quartz carvings
20th century
Comprising of:
A Chinese rose quartz censer and cover of octagonal form supported on three ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookend by Jamar
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Beautiful pair of bronze bookends on marble by the famous French sculptor mostly made animals.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Unknown animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown animal sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown animal sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 327 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 48 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original animal sculptures by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown animal sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $59 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,026.
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