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Place of Origin: Italian
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Alabaster Figure of The Medici Lion, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian Alabaster Figure of the Medici Lion
Late 19th century Italian carved alabaster 'Grand Tour' souvenir sculpture, after the antique, "The Medici Lion". Carved alabaster mode...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Ancient Marble Sculpture Fountain, Late 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Sea monster
Carrara marble mouth fountain
Italy, late 16th century
It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm)
State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble.
This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail.
An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments.
However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84).
In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins.
During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997).
In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013).
From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis.
The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah).
In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...
Category
16th Century Renaissance Antique Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bruno Cassinari Italian Art Horse Sculpture Bronze 13/28
By Bruno Cassinari
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horse Head"
Bruno Cassinari
Italy, 1970
Bronze Sculpture
Artist Sign engraved on the bronze base
Limited Edition 13/28
Excellent Condition
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bitossi Flavia Blue Ceramic Elephant
By Bitossi
Located in Stamford, CT
1995 Italian Bitossi Flavia blue ceramic elephant figurine. Blue crackle ceramic finish with green accents. Retains brand sticker and brand stamp on the underside.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian travertine Rhino by G. Ulivieri 1970s
By Ulivieri
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handcarved rhino from solid travertine stone by G. Ulivieri 1970s. This minimalist playful animal is designed with geometric lines, capturing the animal’s architectural silhouette. ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Parrot Cockatoo Statues Sculptures, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Hollywood Regency Style set of two Italian terracotta art pottery sculptures. A figural animal work produced circa 1950s or older depicting a Cockatoos modeled seated on a...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
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 Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Pair of Red Glaze Ceramic Roosters, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Striking Pair of Red Glazed Roosters by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
A beautifully crafted pair of ceramic roosters designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, handmade in Italy cir...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
1970 Brontosaurus Dinosaur Bassano Italian Pottery White Ceramic Sculpture
By Bassano
Located in Brescia, IT
Brontosaurus Sculpture
Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
1970
White Ceramic in perfect Condiction
Rare edition original vintage : 105/160 exemplary
Stunning object for the children's bedro...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Miami, FL
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
Offered for sale is a large 1960 Mid-century Modern red-orange glazed ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A vintage Italian coral-colored alabaster mushroom, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A unique mid century modern vintage Italian alabaster mushroom objet, circa 1960. Tones of coral with licorice veining. Rare size - larger than your garden variety vintage Italian ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th CENTURY HORSE MODEL
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful horse model in papier-mâché covered in hand-crafted leather. You can see the attention to detail in the reproduction of the animal, and in its accessories such as the bridl...
Category
19th Century Antique Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Paper
Brass "Turtle" Pocket Emptier, Handcrafted in Italy, Molto Edition
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted brass pocket emptier, made in Italy, with dimensions of 40x11x27 cm. It intricately depicts a turtle, offering an elegant and refined interpretation. Made from high-quali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Bison By Edizioni Molto, 1970s Style
Located in Roma, RM
Large Brass Bison By Edizioni Molto, 1970s Style
Product Details
This piece is handcrafted with embossed and engraved brass.
Dimensions: 50 W x 37 H x 30 D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Orientalist Bronze Sculpture "Falconiere A Cavallo" by Ferdinando deLuca
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite early 20th-century Italian Orientalist bronze sculpture, "Falconiere A Cavallo", by the renowned sculptor Ferdinando de Luca, masterfully captures the elegance and nob...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Era Cast Plaster Whippet / Greyhound Dog Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian Hollywood Regency Era whippet or greyhound seated dog figurine / statue. He is in very good condition. Just in time for the holidays!
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Chinoiserie Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Hollywood Regency era Italian terracotta foo dog. It is hand painted and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
By Marioni
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Mid- Century Modern - Murano Italy - Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960's mid-century modern Murano glass fish aquarium glass art sculpture with chiseled effect edges. Having six colorful tropical fish, seaweed and blue bottom. Unsigned, attributed...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1990s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
Category
1990s Minimalist Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
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 casting and glazed in polychrome under glaze.
Designed by Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Medium Zebra Gypsum Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
French sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Zebra was produced in 60s in France.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Set of 10 Glazed Ceramic Swallows, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Flock of 10 swallows in glazed terracotta, Italy, 1960s
Intact and in good condition. Small signs of aging.
Found in a noble apartment.
Category
1960s Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
A striking Italian mid-century porcelain sculpture of a seated zebra, circa 1970s. This exquisite work is a sup...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Alessandro Pianon Bird (pulcino) for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
Great Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano art glass bird. Iconic design.
Fine and good condition, free of any chips, cracks, or repairs
"Pulcini" Bird (c.1963)
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Greyhound Sculpture Dog in Carved and Gilded Wood, Italy, pp S.XX
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular Greyhound from the beginning of the 20th century, carved in wood with golden patina and stamped on the made in Italy base.
Condition: Good condition in general, to hig...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Large White Porcelain Greyhound or Whippet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Italian midcentury white porcelain sculpture, artfully depicts an obedient greyhound dog. The greyhound, known for its slender, streamlined body and swift agility, is po...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Three Brass Accented Hand Painted Duck Decoy Figurine Statue, Malevolti, Italy
By Malevolti
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of three Vintage signed duck figurine by Malevolti, Italy. Each features a decoy type design with brass accented parts. Each has glass eyes and a hand painted body. A nice additi...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art.
Archimede Se...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1950s Italian Lifesize Ceramic Poodle
Located in Greven, DE
Life-size and detailed ceramic poodle. Glazed white with colored eyes, muzzle and collar.
Inscribed on the underside: Made in Italy 7382.
Excellent, clean condition with no damage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true-to-life silver armadillo that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly made by the Florentine...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Murano Italian Art Glass Sword Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1960s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Yellow Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figure
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow green Italian art glass bunny rabbit sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Flav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Ram Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century Italian sculpture or figure of a ram in repose realistically crafted in terracotta, hand decorated and glazed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only on...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Made out of wood with later chalk restorations.
Italy circa 1780 . Weathered, losses and old repairs.
Measurements individual and includ...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A 19th C. Italian Pair Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Life-Sized 19th Century Italian Pair of Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped Marble Plinths. Each dog is naturalistically seen standing on a pair of stepped, ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pulcino by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculpture of a bird in blown glass with murrine decoration, resting on hammered copper legs. Designed in 1962 by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano (Italy).
This dark green (khaki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI. "Maialino", figure, Venini, Italy, model 2484
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
'MAIALINO', MODEL NO. 2485 NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI for Venini 1928
Lightly iridescent hand-blown and applied 'pulegoso' glass.Height 17, length 27cm
LITERATURE
Compare Anna Venini ...
Category
1920s Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Object Animal Sculpture Dog Murano Glass Midcentury Modern Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative object/ dog sculpture in multicolored Murano glass. Made in Italy in the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 1.785 Kg
NOTE: We offer ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s.
This fantastic Mur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Carousel Galloper's Horses Head Carved Mahogany Bust
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Kindred to a carousel galloper, a distinguished and elegant mahogany Italian horses head on pedestal
Collectible piece of object d'art for the equine devotee
Circa 1960's
Height 14 i...
Category
1960s Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Superb English Bulldog Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Mid Century Murano Glass Fish In Blue/ Green Tones , Glass Art - Italy ca. 1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary designed, colorful Murano glass fish from the period around 1970. Another highly decorative piece in our fine Murano glass selection. This fantastic Murano glass fish s...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare ceramic rooster sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - handmade in Italy circa the 1960s.
The piece features a modernist line and a vibrant orange and green glaze. ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Deco Plaster Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, 1930's
By Salvatore Melani
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Art Deco black panther sculpture by Salvatore Melani, from 1930's.
Hand crafted sculpture of a sneaking panther is created in plaster painted in black on grey color base.
Ma...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Vintage Genuine Murano Glass Rooster
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful vintage Murano glass chicken intricately made in several glass techniques. Breast made of aventurine speckled glass encased in lattimo, ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Collection Four Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of four Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights or statues. Showing Jelly Fish inside, in different colors, floating on controlled bubbles. Co...
Category
1980s Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Serpentine Carving of 'The Dying Lion' After Bertel Thorvaldsen
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Italian Grand Tour serpentine copy of Bertel Thorvaldsen's monumental sculpture 'The Lion of Lucerne' also known as 'The Dying Lion'...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
Aldo Londi Rare Black Ceramic Bull for Bitossi, Italy, c.1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Aldo Londi Rare Black Ceramic Bull for Bitossi, Italy, c.1960.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano blown glass terrier dog sculpture
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Milano, IT
The terrier dog sculpture is made of blown and stapled Murano glass mixed with gold dust, then colored red and white on the eyes, tongue, and nose.
The object is attributed to Ercol...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Slag Glass
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare ceramic rooster sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - handmade in Italy circa the 1960s.
The piece features a modernist line and a vibrant orange and green glaze. ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Uccle, BE
Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT).
The body formed by an ostrich egg flanked by a silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration.
Eyes made of hard sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
1970 Mauro Manetti Sturgeon Modern Silver Pewter Metal Fish Sculpture
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Fish Sculpture
Mauro Manetti
Italy, 1960
Pewter Fish
Artist Sign engraved under the base
Excellent condiction
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century Italian Ronzan Ceramic Signed Boxer Dog Puppy
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage hand painted boxer pup made by Ronzan in Bassano, Italy, circa 1950. Signed on reverse. This charming dog is beautifully hand painted with fine details, especially evi...
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Cute Realistic Ceramic Baby Leopard from Italy, 1960s / 70s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Cute Realistic Ceramic Baby Leopard from Italy, 1960s / 70s
Look into his eyes as if they were real.
The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect.
The painting is equa...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Zebra made in Bassano Italy in the 2000s. A very beautiful sculpture. In great condition. The perfect addition to any surf...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Horse Head Sculpture by Galleria Romanelli
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A symbol of strength and energy, the majestic head of the horse is represented in a fragmented cut that brings modernity to the entire sculpture. Since ancient times, it was believed...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Lobster
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Lobster
Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this model features exquisite detailing and lifelike realism.
Every segment of the lobster is intricately designed, showcasing Buccellati’s renowned artistry. The model boasts realistically textured surfaces that reflect the natural beauty of the Caribbean spiny lobster. The antennae are articulated and detachable, adding an extra layer of sophistication and realism to the piece.
Featured in Architectural Digest By Hannah Martin, May 6, 2024:
"The Buccellati Lobster Is the Surreal Icon We Need Right Now
Can any object elevate a tablescape quite like a sterling silver crustacean?"
Marked M. Buccellati and 800 on back of tail.
9” high x 16” wide x 6" wide
Very good condition, ready to place. A fun and unique piece, - very attractive.
*See our other listings for another, larger Buccellati silver...
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
