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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Country
Style: Rococo
Early 20th Century French Polished Steel Iron Rooster Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter with this important antique rooster. Crafted in France circa 1920 and made of solid iron, the sculpture stands on a rocky base and features wonderful detai...
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Early 20th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Dry-Edged Figure of a Ewe, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1752
By Derby
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Derby was able to produce exceptional work, and these vases are a brilliant example of what they were capable of, when making for the top of the market. The body, the modeling, and t...
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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Bronzed Iron Bull Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 19th century French cast iron bull dining table produced by Salin Foundry, Dammarie-Sur-Saulx. The solid bull features a bronzed patina and meas...
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19th Century French Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Dachshund Dog
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...
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1930s German Rococo Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Rooster Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen or breakfast room with this antique iron rooster. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the tall sculpture features a majestic chanti...
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Early 20th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Attributed to Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1880 in the style of Paul Comolera or Louis...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Large French Wicker Rooster, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French wicker rooster, Circa 1950.
Measures: Height / 19 inches.
Lenght / 23 inches.
Category
1950s French Country Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
19th Century Bavarian Hunt Plaque
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century Bavarian hand carved fruitwood hunt plaque depicting a roe deer hanging from a wooden peg over an oak branch with leaves and ...
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19th Century German Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Fine Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Eagles Resting on Branches
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain models of eagles naturalistically resting on branches. Each Eagle can be seen with their wings spread wide out and their beaks ope...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fine Vintage Samson Porcelain Bolognese or Bichon Dog Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Samson porcelain model of a Bolognese dog.
Modeled after the figurines that Kaendler designed for Meissen in 18th century.
A classic form that is always in style!
The...
Category
20th Century French Rococo 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. ...
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Late 18th Century British Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Rare 19th Century French Ducks Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century French ducks tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Pair of 18th Century Italian Water-Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragment horse head sculptures.
The pair is made of 18th century Italian water-gilt fragments mounted on scroll ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fine Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Rabbit after a Model by J. J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A fine Meissen Porcelain rabbit figure, after a model by J.J. Kandler; with blue double-crossed swords underglaze mark including a blue dot between swords, Indicative of the Pfeiffer...
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1920s German Rococo Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Group of Three Dogs Model 2104, Johann Joachim Kaendler circa 1830-1840
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN MOST LOVELY ANIMAL FIGURINES: GROUP OF THREE DOGS
Stunningly painted in most lifelike manner
(the dogs are painted in dark and bright brown as well as red brown and white & black). Earthen base with Rocaille ornaments existing.
Please note: The modelling of dogs' skin and creation of their lifelike impression were a most difficult procedure for modeler as well as for sculptor: This hard job could be done only by Meissen masters in 18th century.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler...
Category
1830s German Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pekingese Puppy 18th Century French Faience Made in Rouen Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: His Pekingese imperial attitude! In their native China, Pekingese could ...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Rare Large Majolica Hen Jardinière Luneville, circa 1890
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Majolica Hen jardinière attributed to Luneville, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rare Pair of Vintage Dolby Brass Parrots Animal Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of large brass parrots by Dolbi. 1980s. Rare and very collectible. Newly polished. Smaller parrot: 18" height x 6" diameter.
Category
1980s Korean Rococo Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter by Victor Barbizet
By Victor Barbizet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Palissy fishs wall platter on a blue background with bugs, butterfly, lizard, crawfish, shells, leaves as ferns.
The School of Paris is composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, F...
Category
1880s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark, after J.J. Kandler.
Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Model of a Crouching Kitten, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903
Located in New York, NY
A model of a crouching kitten by Meissen, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903. The kitten is shown to have pinkish eyes with a pinkish nose and a blue bow. Th...
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1910s German Rococo Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Natural Amber Sculpture "Nesting Snakes" by Lee Downey Bali, Indonesia
By Lee Downey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely carved natural Aber Specimen group of nesting snakes, featuring a large, very clear amber specimen from Chiapas, Mexico, a carving representing two snakes intertwined around a tree trunk rests within a section of natural moose antler which cleverly represents the base of the tree. A mother-of-pearl carved egg form tops the display. On a jet base with an amber piece giving the impression of an imbedded sphere. Offered with a custom-fitted Balinese fabric...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
Pair of Early 20th Century Cement Ducks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crouching duck measures - 17.5 long, 11.5 high and 12 wide
Duck standing upright - 12 wide, 18 high, 15.5 deep
These concrete ducks are both in good condition with wear from the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...
Category
1870s German Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Italian Carved Giltwood Grotto Sea Creatures
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of carved gilt wood dragons or sea creatures on black lacquer stands. These wonderful carvings are Venetian Grotto 'Fantasy Furniture' architectural elements were possibly the arms to an elaborate chair...
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
English Country Style Carved Pine Horse Head
Located in New York, NY
English Country style (20th Century) stripped pine horse head with oval back.
Category
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of George III Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rocaille galleried shelf over a pair of phoenix birds over trailing icicles and C-scrolls.
Category
1860s British Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
Charming Italian 19th Century Carved Marble Group "Playful Putti with Goat"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming Italian 19th century carved Carrara Marble Group "Playful Putti with Goat" depicting two young children, one riding the goat whose two front legs are in the ...
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
English Country Papier Mache Horse
Located in New York, NY
English Country style papier mache life size model of horse on rectangular platform base. (19/20th Cent.)
Category
Late 19th Century British Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper, Wood
Majolica Hunting Dog Jardinière Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica hunting dog jardinière signed Jerome Massier Fils.
Reference / page 110 "Barbotines de la Cote d'Azur" of M.Bottero.
The Massier ...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
English Country Pine Rooster Figure
Located in New York, NY
English Country style carved stripped pine large rooster figure with saddle on rectangular base. (20th Cent)
Category
20th Century English Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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.