Animal Sculptures
Animal Sculptures For Sale
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Rare Danish Porcelain Group of Pig Farmer, Royal Copenhagen, circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a well dressed farmer feeding two pigs at their trough.
Category
1780s Danish Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Jumping Race Horse
Located in Cheshire, GB
Royal Dux porcelain figure of a jumping race horse with Jockey.
Dimensions:
Height 15 inches
Width 18 inches
Depth 9 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French Garden Bird Statue of a Walking Crane, Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French garden statue of a crane bird. This vintage statue from France, created in cast-stone, in the image of a crane, standing in walking position with head forward. This sculptur...
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Iron
Keramos, Vienna, Rearing Horse, Beautiful Figure, circa 1940
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Keramos, Vienna. Rearing horse, figure porcelain. Beautiful figure, circa 1940.
Measures: 31 cm. x 25 cm.
In good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Animal Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Pale Pink Marble Polar Bear Figurine Animal Sculpture 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern hand carved pale pink marble polar bear figurine, animal sculpture, 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Seven Steiff Teddy Bears, 20th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Collection of seven Steiff teddy bears, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fabric
Red Fox in Wire Mesh by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini
Located in Milan, IT
Benedetta works in many materials but is most well known for her innovative and extraordinarily wire work. Each piece starts life as flat rolled chicken wire which is gradually shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Sphere with Geko Color Green, in Glass, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The charm of the shapes is enhanced by the material with which the collection is made, glass.
Transparency, lightness and shine meet the design, transforming into sculptured objects...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Paper Way Fish Aquarium
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful double-sided glass fish aquarium by Italian Murano. Nice condition, no chips or cracks.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century English Staffordshire Hunter with Dog, Rabbits and Game
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful large-scale Staffordshire group of a dapper hunter wearing a fancy feathered hat leaning on a tree trunk holding rabbits and game, his hunting dog looking up at him longingly, his rifle on the ground in front. Utterly delightful, the hunter in his flowery vest, his dog looking so earnest. A charming portrait of early Victorian life. Great Year of the Rabbit...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Roberto Estevez Modern Metal and Ostrich Egg Cup with Animal Handles
Located in New York, NY
Modern sculptural ostrich egg cup or urn with animal handles. The piece has deer head handles and hooved feet, with hammered metal, textured and painted surfaces. The piece was likel...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Large Terracotta Hippopotamus Sculpture, Signed
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful midcentury large terracotta hipppopotamus sculpture, signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Alabaster Horses Sculpture by Boldrini from Italy, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning Alabaster Horses sculture from Volterra Italy 1960s
With signature and in really good shape considering the age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
1920s French Painted Stone Storks from a Zoo in Alsace, Mounted on Iron Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A grouping of three French painted stone storks from Alsace from the early 20th century, mounted on iron bases and sold individually. Discover the charm of Alsace with this captivati...
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Italian Midcentury Polychrome Ceramic Parrot, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury polychrome ceramic parrot, 1960s
Parrot in polychrome ceramic, a nice and unique piece for an original home
I really love the animal in ceramic but this is one of...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Midcentury Horse Brass Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely horse foal sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller. In good condition with charming patina. We offer more Walter Bosse br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Kelly 'Nitushi' Byars Native American Polar Bear Hardstone Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Native American sculpture by Kelly "Nitushi" Byars (Native American, 20th-21th century) titled "Polar Bear." The piece was made in 1991 of carved hardstone and is mounted to a rectan...
Category
20th Century American Native American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
English Silver Gilt and Shell Casket
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a visibly agitated Jonah in the mouth of the whale. The upper half of the whale opens revealing the lower shell interior. Marked: London 1896, Maker: James Samuel Bell
Category
1890s English Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.
Located in New York, NY
Realized between 1368AD-1644 AD, this stunning documented horse figurine was realized in China during the Ming period. Executed using a Sacai glaze, the sculpture offers a cream colo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brass Horse Head Sculpture / Bookend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass Horse Bust on a marble base
Category
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Dog Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Dog Figurine holding a thermometer by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Elephant Ceramic Sculpture Italy Contemporary 21st Century Unique Piece
Located in London, GB
"Overweight", 2016, glazed earthenware, approx. 38 x 56 x 36cm. Ceramic sculpture, unique piece.
Andrea Salvatori (Italy, 1975) is an internationally renowned visual artist workin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Hand Carved Clear Rock-Crystal Quartz Parrots on Silver-Gilt Bases
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hand carved and hand-polished clear rock-crystal quartz parrots on silver-gilt bases. Each is beautifully hand carved and further han...
Category
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA . Rare large Pair of early 18th century carved marble terracotta Figures of regal lions, holding an i...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Lenci Ceramic Elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy
By Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
Lenci ceramic elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wilfrid Prost, Ceramic Sculpture of a Bear with Two Cubs, France, circa 1940
By Wilfrid Prost
Located in New York, NY
This playful ceramic sculpture of two cubs riding atop their mother's back emanates warmth with its subject, form, and color.
Category
1940s French Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abraham Palatnik "The Giraffe and the Cheetah", 1960
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Abraham Palatnik
The giraffe and the cheetah
2 sculptures in amber and black acrylic.
circa 1960
Cheetah: 12 x 6 x 2 mm
Giraffe: 21 x 12 x 3 mm
Super...
Category
1960s French Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair of Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of cream and brown glazed Foo dogs made in Italy for Paul Hanson.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Art Deco Ceramic Squirrel by Charles Lemanceau
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Charming Art Deco ceramic squirrel in cream by French artist Charles Lemanceau (1905-1980). A stylized depiction set on an integral architectural plin...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Anglo-Indian Brass Peacocks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of midcentury Anglo-Indian cast brass peacocks decorated with enamel stylized feathers adorned with cut glass jewels.
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Welded Bird Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large abstract welded bird sculpture on onyx base by Curtis Jere, American, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Staffordshire "Clovelly Donkey", Clovelly a Seaside Town in Devon, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Staffordshire "Clovelly Donkey". Clovelly, a sea side town in Devon. Circa 1920, Marked England (This is a 1900-1920 mark) This one bearing baskets of flowers. Donkeys are an unusual Staffordshire animal figures...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wild Geese in Lucite Obelisk after Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Immaculate and intensely clear obelisk-form sculpture of a wildlife scene with geese, ducks, driftwood, sea shells and pebbles encased in polished perspex.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Set of Three Austrian Terracotta Jack Russell Terriers, circa 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Set of three Austrian Terracotta Jack Russell Terriers.
Beautiful hand painted dogs with glass eyes, rich details of feet and skin folds.
High quality with great patina. Original c...
Category
20th Century Austrian Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Alabaster Lamp with Eagle and Base, Art Deco Period, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Alabaster lamp with eagle and base. Art Deco period. Italy, early 20th century.
Alabaster sculpture dimensions: 40 cm depth x 35 cm width x 84 cm height.
Alabaster pedestal dimen...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Very Fine Carved Alabaster Figure of a Tiger
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine carved alabaster figure of a tiger
Dimensions:
D 10"
H 17"
W 33"
CW4544.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
"Fantail Pigeon, " Rare Dusty Pink Art Deco Sculpture with Painted Base, Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and beautiful example of the porcelain sculptures of Waylande Gregory, this depiction of a fantail pigeon in deep, dusty pink and white dates to ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Staffordshire Prattware Pottery Rooster or Cockrel Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A antique English prattware model of a cockerel or rooster.
With mottled decoration in ochres and yellow.
The base bears an old partial D. M. ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Birds, Sold as Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950s Murano glass birds with white ribbon glass work in the body of the birds on a gold tone branch. Sold as pair.
Measurements:
Height 11.25?
Width 5?
Depth 3.5?.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s
Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.
Designed by Walter Bosse...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century.
The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Creamware Lions 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
We are thrilled to offer this exceptional pair of creamware lions, each elegantly resting on a tall base adorned with sumptuous swags of dark blue "curtains" with gleaming yellow tassels and trim.
Crafted in France, these figures are unparalleled and truly a masterpiece of 18th-century creamware.
They date back to the late 18th century, circa 1790. Each lion's head and mane is exquisitely painted with vibrant yellow and lined in striking midnight brown. Their mouths are painted in delicate pink, adding an extra touch of charm.
Not only are these lions a sight to behold, but they will also bring a touch of humor to your home. Their jovial expressions make it impossible not to laugh along with them.
Leisurely resting on cushions draped with rich fabric and tassels, these friendly lions exude a very French attitude, seamlessly blending formality and friendliness.
Placed on a mantel, they would undoubtedly be the focal point of any room, commanding attention, and admiration from all who see them. These lions are genuinely a one-of-a-kind treasure that is not to be missed.
Dimensions: 6.5 inches tall x 6.75 inches long x 4.5 inches wide
Condition: Excellent
Price: $3200
Background of creamware
Creamware is the name given to a type of earthenware pottery initially made from white clays from Dorset and Devonshire combined with an amount of calcined flint.
Creamware was first produced in England sometime before 1740. Foremost of the pioneers of creamware in the Staffordshire Potteries was Thomas Whieldon. The young Josiah Wedgwood partnered with Thomas Whieldon from 1754-1759. When Wedgwood left to set up his own business, he immediately directed his efforts to developing creamware.
Around the same time, in the mid-18th century, French potters developed their creamware known in France as "Faience Fine...
Category
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Creamware
Rare Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Ceramic Recumbent Giraffe Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Each with one leg bent, and nicely colored with dotted fur details slightly different from each other, circa 1860. Green double palm trees with red fruit form the supports at the bac...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Bear Pepperette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically modelled in the form of a bear, an addition to our range of silver novelty items
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver pepperette...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carved Stone Kannon on Elephant
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegantly carved stone Kannon elephant.
Taisho period
Kyoto, Japan.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Paperocchio Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Ma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Loligo or Squid Metal Sculptures on Stone and Ceramic Bases by Larry Peters
Located in Topeka, KS
Interesting metal sculptures of loligo or squid by Kansas artist Larry Peters. They are in wonderful condition and ready to display. We have priced them ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Metal
20th Century French Signed Earthenware Horse, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French signed earthenware horse from the 1950s.
White and gold.
Signed by Jean on the base. Made in France.
Good condition and quality.
Category
1950s French Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Walter Bosse Cow Brass Cork Screw Bottle Opener, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming midcentury bottle opener/cork screw, displaying a cow. A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of polished brass, in ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
The Gate Guardian, Sculpture, Dominic Hurley, English, Bath Stone, Goat Horn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'The Gate Guardian' is an individual sculptural artwork by renowned British artist Dominic Hurley. An English character sculpture in bath stone with goat horn...
Category
20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Meissen Grouping of Apollo's Sun Chariot with Sun Putti for Catherine the Great
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum quality, antique Meissen Porcelain grouping of Apollo, the Sun God's, Sun Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, Better known as Catherine the great...
Category
1870s German Baroque Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture of Bloodhound, Anonymous, Glazed Clay, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, anonymous,
Italy 1950s.
Glazed clay.
Representing a bloodhound.
Measurements:
H: 86 cm/ 2' 7/8"
W: 50 cm/ 1' 7 3/4"
D: 40 cm/ 1' 3 7/8"
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Pair of Large and Unusual Continental Porcelain Eagles, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and unusual continental porcelain eagles, circa 1875.
Category
1870s Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Faience Duck Sculpture with Blue Oriental Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese faience duck sculpture with blue oriental accents. Faience is tin-glazed pottery on a delicate pale buff earthenware body, a Chinese technique ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Terracotta Art Deco Sculpture circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta Art Deco sculpture circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Swedish Antique Toy Rocking Horse, All Original, Origin: Sweden, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Swedish antique toy rocking horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1870 - 1900.
Beautiful, untouched, original condition including the paint, ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Bayadera on Elephant, Vintage Ceramic by Francesco Nonni, 1922
Located in Roma, IT
Terracotta maiolicata with gilded decoration.
Marked: Francesco Nonni, Scuola di Faenza, 1922.
Rare and precious piece of art realized du F. Nonni in Faenz...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
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.