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Animal Sculptures For Sale
White Eagle Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture White Eagle with all structure in porcelain in shiny finish and in glazed copper lustrous finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures

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Copper

French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.
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1950s French Country Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Flight of Aquamarine Birds Contemporary Blown Glass Modern Art Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Art glass organic sculpture, contemporary work of art by an American artist, who studied with some of the most esteemed glass Masters in Murano. The idea of setting free imagination and creativity is magically embodied through the medium of blown glass in the representation of soaring sparrows, flowing out freely on the wall, in textured colors, teal blue, white with copper gold sparkling metallic inclusions. This sculpture as a whole comprises 7 birds in the sequence...
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2010s American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Copper

Boehm Porcelain Polar Bear with Cubs Figurine
Located in Countryside, IL
Boehm Porcelain Polar Bear with Cubs Figurine This figurine measures: 11 wide x 7 deep x 6.25 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...
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Early 2000s American Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Ceramic California Pottery Tropical Cockatoo Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on a Branch with small planter opening by Fame California Potter William Maddux. A great example of Hawaiian...
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1950s American Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Murano Seguso Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds on Tree Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red orange color birds on, perched on a tree, with gold flecks Italian art glass sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Murano, Italy, a Collection of Six Miniature Glass Figurines of Animals
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. A collection of six miniature glass figurines of animals (duck, parrot, hen etc.) in colored art glass. 1960s/70s. Largest (parrot) measuring: L 10,0 cm. x H 4,0 cm....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Demetre Chiparus Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, 1920s. This exquisite French Art Deco terracotta sculpture, created by the renowned artist Demetre Chipa...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

1960s Artisan Brass Metal Art Turquoise Gemstone Partridge Dove Bird Sculptures
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful pair of South American metal art. The lighter one has impressed marks on bottom, Tinta Taller Ecuador. The duller more copper shaded one has no markings.    
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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Zinc French Butchers “Boucherie” Trade Sign, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th century Zinc French butchers “Boucherie” trade sign. Referred to as a Boucherie, this handcrafted zinc horses head sign would have hung above a...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Zinc

Gatto Tigrato Sculpture by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sculpture in the shape of a tiger-skin cat ("gatto tigrato" in Italian) is crafted of top-rate ceramic painted using white and black enamels. Rendered in whimsical and impressive details, this original decorative piece belongs to the Riedizioni Archivio Storico Collection, which includes Bitossi's cult designs...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze "Woodcock" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing Woodcock. The bronze with excellent vibrant naturalistic colour and exceptional hand finished surface...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic li...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Cornflower Blue" Fluo Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Ceramic wall sculpture depicting a rare horses from SAN POLO VENEZIA
Located in Renens, CH
Rare wall sculpture in polychrome enameled ceramic representing four horses signed " SAN POLO VENEZIA "
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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brass Penguin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Penguin sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Good overall condition. Dark and light spots are reflection of light in photos. Measures 8” tall x ...
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Sterling silver model of a hare made in 1972 by A. E. Jones
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1972 by A. E. Jones, this charming, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Hare, is realistically cast. The hare model measures 4"(10cm) tall, by...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot
By Roger Godchaux
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot . An important bronze sculpture By the great Jewish Master animalier , Estampille 1- Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne" by Roger Godchaux. See Photo 2- 2- With A Stamp of Susse. See Photo 3- 3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze. See Photo Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the lionesse is very graceful and sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced) Mounted on a black stone base 5 1/2" x 11 1/2" Godchaux Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958 à Paris. Excellent color and details Collector’s item, hand finished On a Desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace, on a side table or a library , placed on a console or inside a niche . Decorative accent in any home , on top of a chest-of-drawers or credenza . As a special gift item small object that adds a touch of history or as a whimsical accent finishing touches. A Great Holiday season Gift or a house warming present. on a bedroom nightstand, or to make it part of the bibelot in a library . What sets this piece apart from other productions is the quality of the bronze casting, the level of attention to details, the depth and the character reflecting the passion of the maker. Over the decades you can see signs but overall good condition. For your office desk elegant space , a man's den , living room or entry way, this fun piece is very versatile. Roger Godchaux Sculpteur animalier regularly produces animal drawings and paintings. Thus, unlike his sculptures which mainly represent wild animals, especially elephants and felines that he was going to study at the Jardin des Plantes, his paintings are often inspired by farm animals that he could observe in a small village of Brie where lived the mother of his companion. He also paints commissioned portraits or portraits of his family or friends, such as Gaston Switzerland or René Huchet . But it is above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by modeling the earth. It treats surfaces by smoothing and oblique streaks. In this respect, unlike other animal sculptors like Édouard-Marcel Sandoz , François Pompon or Armand Petersen whose works are smooth, his work is close to the art of Paul Jouve which leaves apparent textures. The lioness is finished with Godchaux’s distinctive surface modeling where the flesh is left textured like a wax model on the artists bench...
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / Svenskt Glas, four figurines in art glass. WWF.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / Svenskt Glas, four figurines in art glass. WWF. Ca. 1980s. Marked. Blue: W 9.0 cm x H 5.5 cm.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Cheetah Cub Figurine in Majolica Pottery by Ronzan Italy, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice expressive Ronzan Italian majolica cheetah cub figurine. Signed to the base in black script: RONZAN MADE IN ITALY 1571/A. Dating from arou...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Pottery

Hand Carved Malachite Lion // 27.5 LB
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Hand Carved Malachite Lion, a stunning masterpiece from the heart of the Republic of Congo. This majestic sculpture is ...
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2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

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Malachite

Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Bronze Cat Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of bronze cat sculptures circa 1970s. They are in original condition with a fine patina and a few small dings and some surface scratche...
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Cat Sculptures
Pair of Bronze Cat Sculptures
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C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875. Very rare colors. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...
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1890s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures

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Faience, Majolica

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Transparent Hand-Blown Glasses Full Set Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Glasses Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Leggerezza Glasses, Goblets, Flutes Set. In total there 6 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Pair of White Porcelain Elephant Sculptures by Royal Dux
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of white porcelain elephant sculptures by Royal Dux of the Czech Republic, circa 1970s. Impressive detail and a stunning high g...
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Late 20th Century Czech Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy Dimensions: L 18 cm x H 37 cm x D 15 cm ( L 7" x H 14.5" x D 5.9") We recently came across the untouched i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Large Neoclassical Antique French Bronze, Education of Achilles, Francois Rude
By Francois Rude
Located in New York, NY
Large, exceptional quality bronze sculpture depicting The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron, after the model by Francois Rude. Ear...
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Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pedro Friedeberg Hedgehog Heavy Bronze Sculpture
Located in Mexico City, MX
A bronze with black details hedgehog sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. Edited in the 2020's. The hedgehog is inspired by a drawing made by the artist in 1986 (image shown...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Majolica Swan Jardinière Planter Style of Imperiale Nimy, Belgium 1900s
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Small chip to top rim not visible during use see photo. Please don't hesitate to get i...
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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Buffalo' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th Century Art Déco Gilt Bronze Bearded Buffalo/Bison Sculpture, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco gilt bronze bearded buffalo/bison sculpture, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, patinated, polished, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Very Large Bronze Elephant Sculpture, Near Life Size
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable elephant sculpture expertly crafted in bronze with a lush patina, ambitious attention to detail, and a dramatic near life size scale.
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20th Century American British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Eagle Bust is creat...
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2010s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Whispers from the Pond - Curated Set of 6 Artisan Duck Figurines Ceramic & Wood
Located in Bochum, NRW
🦆 Curated Collection of Artisanal Duck Figurines – Ceramic, Wood & Wicker (Set of 6) A poetic flock, hand-selected and thoughtfully composed, Whispers from the Pond is a collection ...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wicker, Wood, Glass

Mid-Century French Rope Horse Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
French Rope Horse Audoux Minet Circa 1960. Height / 13 inches. 10.5" by 4.5".
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rope

Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Louisville, KY
This sophisticated and stoic horse head sculpture, in unique green marble boasting hints of mustard and veins of dark green, illuminates the amazing creative skills that went into th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable ceramic and well executed Cheetah sculpture is signed by the maker Ronzan of Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Archimede Seguso Dachshund Dog Sculpture Murano Italian Art Glass Figurine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A lovely mid century murano glass sculpture by Archimede Seguso of a Dachshund Dog hand blown on the Venetian island of Murano. Crafted using sommerso violet and blue glass transitio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Nymphenburg Porcelain lying stag in white bisque -
Located in München, Bavaria
Hand crafted porcelain stag in Nymphenburg porcelain. Has been in the iconic Tiffany window decoration in the flagship store in New York multiple years. It is a perfect addition to y...
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2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Exceptional Exotic Carousel Zebra by Karl Muller
Located in Greenwich, CT
A late 19th century-early 20th century carousel zebra by eminent creater Karl Muller in carved, painted wood. Ex-coll. Muller/Thummel studio in Molbitz, Ge...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Whimsical Polished Brass Mouse Petite Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass mouse circa 1970's brass that can be polished if desired.
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20th Century North American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 Jun...
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1890s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures

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Faience, Majolica

Paul MILET Art Deco Stoneware Parakeet, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware parakeet by Paul MILET, 8, rue Troyon, Sèvres, France, 1930s. Height : 24cm - 9.45 in. , Width : 9.2cm - 3.6 in., Depth : 12cm-4.7in. Stamped under the base...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

c1950 Art Deco Waylande Gregory Fantail Pigeon Ceramic Pottery Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A collection of c1950 ceramic Fantail Pigeon sculptures by noted American sculptor Wayland Gregory. We were fortunate enough to purchase these pieces directly from the Gregory Estate...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Bronze Crane Life-Size Animal Sculpture Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern bronze crane, Animal Sculpture with stylized legs & feet. Made in the USA in the late 1970s. A beautiful animal sculpture for indoor and outdoor. O-511-335
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Solid Mixed Woods Puzzle Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun solid mixed woods puzzle box with double gravity lock, circa 1999. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6"W x 3.25"D x 2"H. ...
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Ash, Maple, Walnut

A Pair of 19th Century Educational Models by Max Landsberg
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of plaster model of an adult horses by Max Landsberg. Marked in German text to all sides of the base with the remnants of a paper label to the top. These models were origina...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Hollywood Regency Era Italian Terracotta Zebra Figurine w/ Majolica Glaze
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Hollywood Regency Era Italian terracotta recumbent zebra. He is in very good condition. The underside is lined with felt.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1960 in the style of Paul Comolera or Louis...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
Located in Austin, TX
Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  
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1890s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Huge Bird Paradise Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind monumental Monumental Flamboyant Bird of Paradise -Knuppelhuhn- big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) in about 1992. Handcrafted and hand-painted in beautiful colors by this artist. Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) Signed with her stamp i3D. Glaze: The matte colors in lavender and pink and creams are still vivid and the hand painting is superb This is the only example we have seen in private hands. Substantial dimensions: 21.25 inches tall and 31.5 inches length Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed About the artist: The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn. From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Big Black Patinated Art Deco Panther Sculpture Baghera Original Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Big Lion / panther sculpture named “Baghera” Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Art Deco style, France Ma...
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2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Mid 20th Century Spanish Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Bull
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large and impressive wooden sculpture of a bull. Probably made in Spain, around 1960.  
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Panther Sculpture by H. Gual France 1930
By H. Gual
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco panther sculpture signed by H. Gual. Patinated Art Metal on a hand carved Belgian Black marble base. France 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra. This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa. This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Zebra Hide

Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic quail bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art Pottery. Deco...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Glistening Large Nickel Plated Cast Brass Deer Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive cast brass nickel plated table top sculpture of a reclining deer with antlers.
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1970s American Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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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