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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Pair of sterling silver King Charles Spaniel models made by C J Vander in 1995
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by C. J. Vander, this charming pair of Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Models, are handsomely cast. The models measure...
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1990s English Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Black Forest Carved Deer
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Black Forest hand carved figure of a Chamois deer, bending down to eat foliage. The carving is lovely and in very good condition for its age.
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19th Century Swiss Antique Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand crafted and painted rooster garden lighting lantern decorative sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of the Chinese Tang dynasty. The horse proudly wears its tack, typical of the upper classes, making this High Porcelain limited edition a symbol which conveys the significance this animal represented in Chinese society from ancient times: beauty, power and wealth. In this gloss finish version, the oriental horse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg Sweden Juvenile Brood of Miniature Ceramic Owls
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of 4 Ceramic Owls by Edward Lindahl for Stig Lindbergs Minerva Series. The largest is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Clay

Pair of Chinese Kneeling Stone Rams, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These impressive stone garden statues are hand-carved of solid limestone to the form of two reclining rams. As motifs in Chinese art, rams and sheep represent the breath of light and...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Limestone

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.  
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1890s French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Majolica

Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s. Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Porcelain Dog Figurine, Rosenthal Porcelain by F. Diller, 1913-1927
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain Dog Figurine, Rosenthal Porcelain by Fritz Diller, 1913-1927 Porcelain dog figurine made by Rosenthal Porcelain, Selb Bavaria Numbered with # 2...
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Snow Owl Sculpture by Klara Sever
Located in Chicago, IL
This dramatic Snow Owl sculpture by Klara Sever for Austin Productions, dated 1975, feels like a moment frozen mid-motion. Cast in composite stone and perched on a wood base, the owl...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Composition

Black Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Black Horse Head all in fine porcelain in black matte finish with braided mane in copper gold finish. Sculpture on base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1950s. A nice piece of art for any room.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Bo...
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1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Striped Murano Glass Bird Sculpture, Mid Century Murano Glass Art, IT ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1970s in Italy, attributed to Fratelli Toso. Handcrafted by the highly skilled Italian glass artists on the little island of Murano nearby...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Russian Ceramic Polar Bear Figurine from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Russian ceramic sculpture depicting a polar bear, made in the 1950s Ø cm 11 h cm 11 Russian ceramics boasts a rich and long history dating back to t...
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1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Semi Precious Gemstone Parrot on Rock Quartz Cluster 2496
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century hand-carved semi-precious stone parrot sculpture on a natural quartz specimen base. An exotic bird in a brilliant decorative combination of ornithology and geology.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Quartz

Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Napoleon III Jewelry Casket In chiseled and silvered bronze, decorated with putti scenes in the style of Claude Michel dit Clodion (...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, garlic. Nautical style. 8.5 inches diameter  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly. Designed by James Houston in 1966. Model No. 2011. Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal, Gold

Early 20th century large cloisonne enamel elephant
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century large Chinese cloisonne enamel elephant on stand circa 1900. A real rare decorative piece. Profusely enamelled, modelled carrying a saddle and flaming finial.  I...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Enamel

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below. Åke Holm (1900–198...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Big Cat Sculpture Ceramic Gold Painted or Black or White or Leopard
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture big cat in ceramic with gold leaf painting. Also available in ceramic integral black or in integral white finish. Gold Leaf Finish, price 1850,00€ Also available in white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Ceramic Mahout and his Elephant, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Elephant and Mahout Sculpture by Stef, Saint-Clément, France, 1920s. This striking French Art Deco sculpture, created by Stef in Saint-Clément in the 1930s, features ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Pair of Rooster Figures 20th Century Art Nouveau Animalier Sculptures
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of antique Italian rooster sculptures, hand-made in Italy in the early 20th century, in the Art Nouveau period, inspired to the Animalier style, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Stylish Mid Century Carved Wood Abstract Giraffe Sculpture! 50s Carved Art Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning! Mid Century Modern Abstract Giraffe Sculpture Hand Carved & Polychromed 20" Tall Circa 1959 This delightful abstract giraffe sculpture is a very unusual work of art. Vi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Enamel

Cast Bronze and Cold Painted Perched Parakeet Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three Vienna cast bronze and cold painted parakeets or birds perched on a brass Stand with a Classic turned base, in the manner of Franz Bergman.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Hand Carved & Mint Antique Alabaster American Bald Eagle Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent hand carved antique eagle sculpture. Most people are not capable of drawing a small precise picture of any bird, but this artist has sculpted a majestic and life-like ea...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

Mid-Century 1960s Italian Majolica Terracotta Large Snow Owl Statue - Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state or sculpture. Perched on a stump, colors include yellow , green , black and brown. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Vintage Polar Bear Figurine from Pearlite Marblecraft, Canada, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Polar Bear Figurine from Pearlite Marblecraft, Canada, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: ...
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20th Century Canadian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Vase
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Sculpture or Vase of a Koi Fish. Overall good condition, Few spots of patina visible from age and use. Late 20th Century. Felt on bottom
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
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1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Hand-Carved Indian Painted Wood Horse Sculpture with Geometric Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
This rustic carved wooden horse captures the enduring elegance of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Hand-hewn from solid wood and painted in earthy tones with faint traces of origina...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rare Bronze Walking Horse of Quadriga Herculaneum, after Paderni de Camillo
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive bronze of a horse of the Quadriga of Herculaneum. Artist of the original live sized horse was Paderni di Camillo, 1720-1770 Italy and is exhibited at the National Museum o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Small Walter Bosse Cat Figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Walter Bosse cat figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautifully hand crafted leather giraffe sculpture. Excellent decorative addition for any home. Expertly crafted. 19.5” tall 11” deep 4.5” wide Would fit in traditional, British c...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Terracotta

Vintage Solid Wood Hand -Carved Koi Fish
Located in Denton, TX
Carved solid mahogany pair of Koi fish with lightly painted accents Massive fish 5" deep by 24" high by 24" long Little fish is 2.5 deep x 11 wide x 9 high
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Mid-20th Century Asian Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART. There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from the Arts and Crafts era is one of those rare finds. Every element of this six-light pendant is handcrafted with unparalleled artistry and attention to detail. The chandelier features six elegantly carved arms, which resemble delicate flower stems emerging from the base, with each hand-carved arm showcasing intricate craftsmanship. The alabaster shades, in flawless condition, are designed as blooming flowers, adding a refined and timeless beauty to the piece. The chandelier’s base, also hand-carved from solid wood, is monumental in both size and craftsmanship. A stunning crafted chandelier that is both extraordinary and a true joy to behold. But it is the hand-carved American eagle sculpture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

1930s Tall Art Deco Geo Conde Penguin in Crackle Glaze Ceramic, France
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1,650....Superb and tall Geo Conde (1891-1980) sculptural ceramic Penquin standing on an ice block. Period Art Deco, it has a crackle glaze finish and is signed impress...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Leopard Laying Sculpture in Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Leopard Laying all in hand-painted ceramic.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 1970s Italian Silver Snail Figurines
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s heavy silver metal snail figurines. No brand stamp or makers mark.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Signed Tony Evans Raku Vessel with Green Glaze and Metallic Accents
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage signed and numbered hand crafted vessel by raku pottery master Tony Evans (1942-2009) Cali. This raku vessel features a flattened, spherical shape with a wide body and a narr...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Clay

Two Chrystal Glass Murano Elephants, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two adorable little Elephants. Made by Murano 1980. Hollywood Regency style. Chrystal glass with 24-carat gold. Very nice bookends. Excellent condition...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Walter Bosse Brass Dinner Bell Displaying a Cat by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming midcentury table bell displaying a cat. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant. No tusk
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Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Scale Hollywood Regency Italian Black Poodle Dog
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This adorable Hollywood Regency era poodle is Italian and dates to the 60s. He is in very good condition. It is a male and has a sporting or puppy cut.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Indian Colonial Hardwood Elephant Drinks Table or Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved Indian Colonial Hardwood Elephant Drinks Table or Stool India for the English Market, early to mid-20th century A charming carved Indian Colonial hardwood elephant drinks ...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bear 1920s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black forest bear. Hand carved 1920s. Good condition.
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1920s German Black Forest Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand-Carved Wood Life Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-Carved Wood Life-Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s Mexico, circa 1970s An impressively scaled hand-carved wooden monitor ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and heavy solid Bronze Ashtray in the shape of a Crab. This piece is a compliment as a decorative piece and also has a hinged top to be used as an ashtray for your perfect sm...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Owl Sculpture Signed Numbered
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful expression and sense of movement and alertness in this "Gray Owl" sculpture by Elaine Franz Witten, Vermont. Attention to detail abound. Wise one perched on a slab of grani...
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

1970s Life Size Italian Terracotta Dalmatian Dog Figurine with Majolica Glaze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic Dalmatian dog with cute red bow and adorable eyes, marked Italy on the base. Height: 60 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

2 Antique Miniature Staffordshire Dogs King Charles Spaniel Bulldog 2" to 3"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Staffordshire porcelain miniature figurines in the shape of dogs - a seated red and white King Charles spaniel on a grassy base, and a reclining bulldog with brown sp...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Scale Murano Glass Multicolor Fish Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large scale Italian Murano glass hand blown fish figure sculpture with colorful decorative details. Italy, 1950s. Blue, green, yellow, garnet, and bro...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Large Bone Articulated Lobster
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty large articulated lobster sculpture or object of art crafted in carved bone with hinged antennae and flexible tail.
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20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone

1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W Pig 3.5T x 6L x 3W Ceramic-pottery with a Colorful glazed finish Wonderful lines ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Carved Geode Hardstone Parrot Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three stunning carved stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The two orange parrots are carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis. The cockat...
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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

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.

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