Rustic Animal Sculptures
RUSTIC STYLE
For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.
The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.
Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Persian Ceramic Rooster Sculptures, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of of Persian ceramic pottery sculptures depicting standing roosters, each polychrome glazed with Arabic writing to base. Old repair to one tail and some chips to glaze.
Dealer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage In Flight Goose Brass Door Knocker 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage In Flight Goose Brass Door Knocker 1950s.
A timeless piece of mid-twentieth-century vintage in flight goose brass door knocker.
Solid vintage brass flying mallard door knocke...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Fine German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900.
H / 3 inches.
L / 5.5 inches.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Charger #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
Portuguese palissy plate or charger with green grasses, coiled snake, grubs, lizard and butterfly. Signed: Jose A. Cunha, Caldas, Rainha, Portugal.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
After Charles Valton Bronze Wolf Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charles Valton bronze sculpture of a stalking wolf. The sculpture is finished in a dark brown patina and is signed on the tip of the tail "C.H. Valton"....
Category
20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Mid Century Very Large Terracotta Handmade Money Box Pig
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand made large stylised terracotta pig shaped piggy bank from the 1970s.
Coin slot to the top, no access to the coins, this is a fill and break piggy bank. Very nice char...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Majolica Birds Jardiniere Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Birds Jardiniere Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters. China, circa 1920. For the Chinese, rooster symbolism is linked to good luck, wealth, and fortune.
8” H 11” W x 5” D (approximate dimensions...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Large Hand Carved Heron Bird Sculpture Statue Wildlife Scene 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Carved heron wildlife scene. The tree features three herons towards the base stretching upwards towards foliate. Beautifully designed with rustic patina
Dimensions:
61.5" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Vintage French Horse Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage American Hand Painted Long Neck Goose Decoy
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage American Hand Painted Long Neck Goose Decoy. This gorgeous decoy has original paint and has seen many birds dropped over it, hence the great character it has. This goose deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint
Impressive Bronze Gazelle Sculpture by Max Turner, Signed, 1976
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive gazelle sculpture in blackened bronze by American artist Max Turner (b. 1925), signed and dated 1976 on leg. Stands nearly 5' tall.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Early 20th Century Rustic Traditional Wood Cow Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Early 20th Century Rustic Traditional Wood Cow Sculptures.
Manufactured in France.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display circa 1880.
Here we have a rare item which is likely to be a french shop sign, which would of been suspended above the sho...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Large size horse model in genuine leather, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large and majestic horse sculpture / model made of genuine leather from the 1960s or 1970s. Well made with good proportions and details. Very decorative and would be a fun and cool p...
Category
1970s Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha) with snake, worm, caterpillar, butterfly, frog.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica deer tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Resin And Bronze Wall Mounted Moose Skull
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, impressive and very decorative reproduction Moose Skull with Antlers in Bronze and Resin. Very well made with good weight and a convincing finish replicating bronze patina on the Antlers as on the Skull. A fine patinated bronze skull mounted with wide resin antlers...
Category
20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
A taxidermied skull of the deer (Capreolus capreolus) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Germany, ca. 1950s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Antler
French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900.
The rat wear a jacket and hold an umbrella.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Persian Ceramic Rooster Sculptures, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of of Persian ceramic pottery sculptures depicting standing roosters, each polychrome glazed with Arabic writing to base. Old repair to one tail and some chips to glaze.
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Bee Wall Pocket Sarreguemines circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Bee Wall Pocket signed Sarreguemines circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
A large statue of an ox made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue was manufactured ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Small French white terracotta Majolica rabbit Bavent, circa 1890.
(Normandy).
Measures: Length / 8 inches, height / 6 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Majolica
Rustic French 20th Century Carved Wooden Duck with Black, White and Yellow Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden duck from the 20th century with rustic appearance, white, black and yellow paint. Envelop your space with an air of tranquili...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Spanish Carved Charging Bull Statue, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Spanish Carved Charging Bull Statue - Pair
These beautiful hand carved statues embody the full power and vigor of the Charging Bull. The Charging Bull represents the coura...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Carved Brown Painted Wood Horse Sculpture, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved horse.
The brown paint has been worn off along the back, while the tattered leather ears and carved black painted mane reflect a simpler time. Real horse hair was used to create the tail.
Sold in used vintage condition.
Please examine the close up photos to understand condition and details, inlcuding worn paint, nicks, scratches, wood cracks and separation, etc. Wonderful vintage display item...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Vintage American Concrete Reclining Deer Sculpture with Iron Antlers and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American concrete deer sculpture with iron antlers and weathered patina. Born during the first half of the 20th century, this deer sculpture ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Iron
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Ram's Horn Wall Mount Folk Art Antler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful mounted ram's horn wall-hanging. A nice alternative to the skull look - these horns have been mounted to a shaped piece of wood. This brings an overall softness to the piec...
Category
20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Wood
19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French Majolica Pigeon wall pocket.
The pigeon have a pink ribbon and carry a white card.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden horse was crafted in France, circa 1900. Beautifully distressed, this svelte colt exhibits a joyous smile and an eye-catching ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely realistic sense of motion. The wooden statue, wonderful as a table top, is entirely hand carved in the round in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An original whimsical and impressive centerpiece clearly sculpted by a true artist who carved the block of wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The features on the face, mane, muscles, tail and the paws are still distinctive and full of character as well as the beautifully carved stand. This sculpture boasts smooth surface and a warm patina developed over centuries and exudes wonderful quality and timelessness of the ancient world. The rich original patina brings further intrigue to its intricately carved details.
This hand carved wooden lion statue is a great looking antique centrepiece...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Majolica Fish Jardiniere George Dreyfus Fontainebleau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica fish jardiniere signed George Dreyfus Fontainebleau circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
With her mouth open in excitement, with her eyes glowing with enthusiasm, with her sleek body depicted in motion — this vintage rocking pony hand-carved in Scandinavia circa 1900 rad...
Category
Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha)...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
French white terracotta rabbit signed Bavent, circa 1890.
(Normandy).
Size / Length: 9 inches on 4.5 inches, height / 4.8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Porcelain White & Brown Cow Creamer Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Porcelain White & Brown cow creamer Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930.
Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed.
Has no structural issues and is...
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930.
Measures: W / 17.5 inches.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.
Category
1890s English Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Iron Boar's Head on Custom Steel Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning bust of a boar's head mounted on a custom stand
20th Century
Forged iron bust, on custom steel stand
Measures: 5"W x 6"D x 9.75"H.
V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard Joseph Landais Circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard signed Joseph Landais Circa 1860.
Category
1860s Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy )
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Door Stop Boot Scrape, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique cast iron Scottish Terrier door stop boot scrape
USA, Circa 1920s
Measuers: 12.5"W x 2.88"D x 9"H.
Very good or...
Category
1920s American Vintage Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Nahum Tschacbasov Ceramic Duck Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Nahum Tschacbasov (American-Russian, 1899-1994) modern art ceramic hollowed duck sculpture, signed on bottom. 10" H x 14" W x 7" D. Note: Nahum Tschacbasov and Irene Zevon were resid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Bavent, Michel Caugant, and Delphin Massier. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $29,500 while the average work can sell for $1,400.
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