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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Colorful Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Chimpanzee in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Woman, Austria, Material, Bronze and Marble, Sign, K. Sterrer Wiens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty sculpture in Bronze and marble
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Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Unusual Studio Pottery Stylized Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual studio pottery stylized figure of an elephant dating from the latter 20th Century. This delightful and stylish figure is cast in solid clay the feet formed as two joined r...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCULPTURE
This great Austrian Jugenstil desk-size cold-painted and patinated bronze sculpture of English bulldog has all the necessary qualities to be loved by a new owner – it absolutely life-like and has very expressive eyes.
DIMENSIONS
Height 3.25 inches
Width 2 7/16 inches
Depth 5.5 inches
MARKINGS
Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" - for "Bergman" in reverse (these marks used to disguise his identity on the erotic works). They are also often inscribed ‘Geschutzt’, which refers to the model/design being ‘registered’ or copyrighted; or not marked at all, especially if the pieces are miniatures.
ABOUT ARTIST
Franz Xavier Bergmann...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1900's Snake Charming Lady French Art Nouveau Fire-Gilt Bronze by a. Lefebvre
By Alfred Lefebvre
Located in Ulm, DE
Snake charmer
Fire-gilt bronze
by A. Lefebvre, signed
with foundry stamp
Original art nouveau, France around 1900
Dimensions:
Height: 75 cm
Diameter, base: 18 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Gold Plate, Bronze
Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Trois Chiots" by Georges Vacossin
By Georg Vacossin
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th century animalier gilt bronze group of three seated puppies fascinated by an approaching snail. The bronze with fine hand chased surface detail and good colour,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Study Entitled "Tired Hunter" by John Willis-Good
Located in London, GB
An excellent late 19th century English Animalier bronze study of a tried hunter in full tack taking a break with his neck turned and back leg rested. The bronze exhibiting very fine ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jules Moigniez Group Sculpture of Two Seabirds and a Crab
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy bronze group sculpture of two seabirds and a crab by Jules Moigniez. It depicts two seabirds in attack positions- stretching up their feathers and crouching their bod...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an hippo in a modern way. The animal has got a birds all over his body.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, white, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and k...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Trio of Hand Carved Wood Sculpture, Tall Carved Poplar Totems
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved poplar sculptures transforms from an open, geometric cage form at the bottom to a serpent head at the top. Steve Turner slowly works the wood, revealing natural elements, rings and knots present in the wood. These modern totems evokes the work of Constantin Brancusi and Henry Moore in its modern and organic nature. Each of these three sculptures stands atop a solid steel custom base thus the width dimension can vary depending on how far apart each is spaced.
Steve Turner
Struggle, 2020
catalpa wood...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Leather Elephant Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful. Whimsical piece by Hawain artist Russ Graff.
Made from Hawaiian exotic and Kauai inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood.
Signed an...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pair of Bird Figurines, Wrens Birds
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain pair of small, bold and curious birds figurines known as Wren Birds. At the base are the Royal Copenhagen hallmarks with...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Danish Porcelain Figurine Siamese Cat by Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Porcelain figurine Siamese cat by Bing & Grøndahl.
Porcelain figurine of a Siamese cat designed by artist Svend Jespersen in t...
Category
1960s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Anamilier Bronze Entitled "Ewe And Lamb" by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Wonderful 19th Century animalier bronze group of a standing ewe with her feeding lamb beneath her, the bronze with excellent rich brown patina and very fine hand chased surface detai...
Category
1870s Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Branch with Frog, 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 object...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin in the subsoil. Also, the river Brenta allowed the transport of finished products and the activation of mills that blended mixtures and grind the pebbles of the river. Soil and subsoil have prepared the ground for the birth of a great artisanal tradition that brings together nature, tradition and culture. A fantastic story within the story to remember every time we touch these little masterpieces.
Technical information:
- Measures: cm H 27 50 x 18
- Material: ceramic
- Colour: shiny gold 24K.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
German Hand Carved and Hand Painted Wood Deer Head with Antlers, Wall Plaque
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very unusual and adorable hand carved and hand painted wall hanging deer head with genuine antlers mounted on a carved wooden plaque. The wooden plaque depicts green leaves and red f...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Antler, Wood
21st Century Italy Red Fox Sculpture Ceramica Gatti designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century red fox sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Orangutan, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an orangutan in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Majolica Swan Jardiniere Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white swan jardiniere signed Jerome Massier Fils Vallauris, circa 1910.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Las Vegas Dice Bull, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair Bronze Asian Bird Figural Screen Holders
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair bronze Asian figural bird screen holders.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Murano Glass Cobra Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This Cobra sculpture was created and made by the famous Italian glass artist Loredano Rosin in his workshop in Murano, Venice, Italy in the 1980s.
The black Murano glass cobra...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Very Large Bronze Model of a Bengal Tiger, Viennese, Stamped for Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
This striking monumental bronze tiger was produced in Vienna around the turn of the twentieth century in the popular cold-painted bronze technique. Whereas most examples of this them...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
White Teddy Bear Lamp LED, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #5 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
2 Crane Bird Material, Bronze and Marble Sign, Susse Freres, France, 1900
By Susse Freres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture in bronze
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Susse freres...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Veronique Motte, Bull Sculpture
By Veronique Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture representing a bull in bronze. Created by an original terracotta sculpture by Véronique Motte.
Signed and numbered 1/8.
The Anne Jacquemin Sablon gallery opened its doors to the public in 2015. It is a space dedicated to design and contemporary applied arts. It presents a collection of furniture, lighting, accessories and works of art. The gallery is located in a unique and historic space, initially a fashion boutique from the 1920’s. Today, renovated to accommodate artists, designers and interior architects. As, it is a space that meets the art requirements and clients needs who have a particular interest in applied arts and contemporary design. Indeed, most of the pieces are designed by French architects such as Tristan Auer, Thierry Lemaire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Iron Figures. 50's Garden Figures 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of iron figures. 50's garden figures in wrought iron. Measure 45 cm high. Good condition
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Raku Turquoise Glazed Studio Pottery Resting Pig Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Delightful studio pottery raku glazed figure of a resting pig dating from the 20th century. The hollow hand-crafted ceramic pig is simply detailed in a lying position with its head r...
Category
20th Century British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Elephant Sculpture Signed by Romano Donà 1990s Multicolor Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass elephant sculpture signed by Romano Donà 1990s Multicolor Italy.
This multicolor elephant sculpture is an outstanding piece of the best Venetian glass art, entirely han...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Cigar and Earrings Monkey, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a monkey in a modern way. The animal is smoking a cigar and wears golden earrings.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Italian Poodle Ceramic Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Poodle Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painte...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Nickel Plated Crab Figure by Angel & Zevallos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic nickel plated crab-form dish will make a statement with its large scale and use of materials. The piece is created by Angel & Zevallos, a workroom located in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Modern Recycled Sculptural Tin Iron Life Size Crane Art Sculpture Statue Bird
Located in Dayton, OH
A unique and colorful sculptural crane or ostrich statue. Crafted from reclaimed iron and tin. Features a long purplish neck with orange beak, flow...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Tin
Lord Buffalo Small, Decorative Item in Resin, Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
Cast bronze Chameleon sculpture in Verdigris finish on black marble base by Elan Atelier. Custom finishes are ...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modernist Abstract Metal Art Colored Wire Horse Sculpture on Exotic Wood Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculpture
Modernist Art wire horse sculpture, painted, mounted on an Exotic Wood base.
In the style of Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
Measures: 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Silver Gilt Easter Egg, Moscow, '1853-1916'
Located in Belmont, MA
A silver-gilt Cloisonné enamel Easter Egg.
Moscow 1908-26, makers mark of Pavel Ovchinnikov (Moscow 1853-1916).
Ovoid in two halves. The upper part can be opened. The interior cont...
Category
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Hunter with Deer Attributed to Amadeo Gennarelli, Italian, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Materials: Silvered bronze and marble
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Amedeo (sometimes Amadeo) Gennarelli (1881-1943)
An Italian/French sculptor, he was a pupil of Francesco Jerace...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Daum, France Clear Crystal Large Angelfish Sculpture with Base
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Daum clear crystal angelfish sculpture. It depicts a large clear crystal angelfish figure over a clear crystal dome shaped base. The Daum...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Plaster Traditional Horse Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional plaster figure of a horse.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Contemporary Ceramic Gold White Parrot Decoration Figure, Netherlands, 2020
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic parrot figure in white and gold finish.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Arab Water Carrier by Didier Debut
Located in London, GB
Arab Water Carrier by Dieder Debut
An excellent French late 19th Century Art Nouveau bronze, of a an Arab man Carrying two jugs, one on each arm. With good detail and a rich brown p...
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late-19th Century French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Turning Whippet" by L Mayer
By Louis Mayer
Located in London, GB
Delightful late19th century French Animaliers bronze study of a turning whippet looking around in an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail. Sig...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze
A Sculptural Tessellated Marble Tropical Fish
Located in London, GB
A Tropical fish mounted on plinth with brass accents in tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA. Great form, subject and style
Category
1870s North American Modern Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"Flight shadows" decoration, handcraft metal sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Kong Gorilla XS Black Table Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a la...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1970s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Drago Ceramic Sculpture by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture designed by Matteo Cibic and produced by Superego Editions, 99 pieces limited edition. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, on ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Entitled "Old Man Odry" by Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
Exquisite mid 19th century French bronze study of an anthropomorphic bear sitting on a barrel playing a violin, the barrel can be opened halfway to form a container. The surface with excellent mid to dark brown patina and very fine hand chased surface detail, signed Fratin and titled Le Père Odry
Additional Information
Height: 17.8 cm
Width: 8.6 cm
Depth: 7.2 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1845
Materials: Bronze
Book reference: Bronzes of the 19th Century by Pierre Kjellberg
About
Le Père Odry
Le Père Odry is a character in one of Balzac's novels, Unconscious Comedians which is one of the lesser known novels in the series La Comédie Humaine. The novel tells the story of a famous painter who takes his provincial cousin on a trip of Paris to open his eyes to what really goes on in the city behind the respectable façade. Le Père Odry appears in the novel as a dissolute actor.
Christopher Fratin, French 1801 ~ 1864
also known as Christophe Fratin, was a noted French sculptor in the animalier style, and one of the earliest French sculptors to portray animals in bronze. Fratin was born in Metz, Moselle, France the son of a taxidermist. He first studied drawing under Pioche in Metz and later worked in Paris at the studio of Théodore Géricault.
He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Fratin never signed his bronzes but instead used a stamp showing his last name in straight block letters. One of the stamps he used (pictured) showed the "n" reversed, not by design but due to an error on the part of the maker of the stamp. Bronzes bearing this stamp have the appearance of not seeming to be genuine when in reality this foible is actually an indicator of authenticity.
Fratin received monumental commissions in France and elsewhere, including the Deux Aigles Gardant Leur Proie (Eagles and Prey, created 1850) displayed since 1863 in New York City's Central Park. Many of his small bronzes—including his miniature bronzes which were more affordable due to their smaller size—were sold commercially to the general public during his lifetime. Today, Fratin's sculpture is on permanent display in the Louvre, the city museums of Metz, Lyon, Strasbourg, Nîmes and at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. The Georg Eisler...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Novello Finotti '1939' 'Guatemala', Bronze, Edition sur 200 Exemplaires C.1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Novello FINOTTI (1939-, Italie)
'Guatemala'
Epreuve en bronze doré, représentant deux chevaux surréalistes, avec inclusion pyramidale en plexiglas d'une tête de personnage / Go...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Roberto Estevez Magnificent Kudu Sculpture with Malachite Eyes 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Kudu sculpture in polished brass with malachite eyes on dark wood base by Robert Estevez, American 1980's. The radiant malachite eyes set against the sh...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Brass
19th Century Bronze entitled "Famille de Cerf" by Antoine Barye
Located in London, GB
A delightful late 19th century animalier bronze group of a family of resting deer including alert Stag and resting Doe & Faun. The subject modelled with wonderful intuition and skill. The surface has a rich green patination and excellent hand chased detail. Raised on a stepped bronze base, signed Barye and inscribed F Barbedienne Fondeur.
Additional information
Height: 22 cm
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 14 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Foundry: Barbedienne
Circa: 1870
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref BARYE Catalogue Raisonne des Sculptures by Michel Poletti – Alain Richarme
Page no. 301
Description
Antoine Louis Barye
“The Michelangelo of the Menagerie”
These are the words of Théophile Gautier in praise of Barye’s genius. Throughout his life Barye endeavoured to capture the fundamental nature of the animal kingdom in all its diversity, wild or tame, exotic or familiar, cruel or gentle, bringing to life the roaring, trembling, living beasts.
The son of a goldsmith, apprenticed to a steel engraver at a young age, Barye found himself making moulds for ornaments, acquiring knowledge that he would later build on to produce his exquisitely chased bronzes. When he was called up at seventeen, he joined the army’s topographic brigade where he used clay to model raised relief maps...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Eagle Perfume Lamp, Carl Scheidig Gräfenthal, Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare and gorgeous eagle perfume lamp attributed to Carl Scheidig Grafenthal, Germany.
Excellent condition, lamp is in working order.
Size: Height ...
Category
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.