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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Other
Style: Empire
Vintage Rattlesnake by Frederic Remington Sculpture Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rattlesnake by Frederic Remington Sculpture Statue
Beautiful Cowboy/Southwestern style sculpture.
Lost wax bronze casting process.
Mounted on a fine marble base. ...
Category
1960s American Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Heavy Cast Iron Dachshund Weiner Dog Boot Scraper
Located in West Chester, PA
An antique heavy cast iron boot scraper in the from of a dachshund dog. Scraper section is 9.25” long
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Finely Crafted Brass Duck
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautifully made duck sculpture. Note the fine detail of the feathers and the foot. This piece is solid brass, quite heavy and a nice size at almost a foot long. Exceptional quality ...
Category
1970s American Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderfully charming and boasting a high level of detail, this bronze walrus also serves as an inkwell. The incredible artistry of Viennese bronze work i...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian Bronze Bison, Attributed to Kauba, ca. 1910
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
This exceptionally large and detailed bronze of a Bison is the work of one of the best artists of his time Carl Kauba (1865-1922). While unsigned it bears the mark "Gesch" which is the first half of the word "Geschuztzt", basically means patented in German. Note the eyes and face of this fabulous animal. We are always on the hunt for antique bison...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Auguste Cain Silvered Bronze Lion & Ostrich Sculpture 19th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Auguste Cain Silvered Bronze Lion & Ostrich (1822-1894). This fine bronze shows a male lion standing proud, his front right foot is perched on a rock and his left stands firmly on his pray, an ostrich; he has a full mane and a curling tail, has good detail in the fur and the feathers of the ostrich. Signed "A. Cain" and a foundry mark. Perfect Size to locate on a desk.
Auguste Nicholas Cain (1821 – 1894) was a Paris born French sculptor in the Animaliers school who was known for his bronze sculptures...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Three birds. Enameled porcelain. Possibly ARA Manises, Valencia, Spain, 20th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Three birds. Enameled porcelain. Possibly ARA Manises, Valencia, Spain, 20th century.
Marks on the base.
One has traces of label. Three birds, different from each other, appear per...
Category
20th Century European Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
Long Feather Tail Ceramic Birds, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of painted ceramic birds standing on a tall pedestal. Great addition to your boho chic inspired home. Would look great on any table top.
Category
1940s Chinese Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th France bronze circa 1850 "Two hares"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible france bronze circa 1850 representing "Two hares" perfect patina.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tete de cheval en bronze, Inde, debut XXe
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Tete de cheval en bronze. Provenance Inde. Début XXe.
Belle patine uniforme.
Hauteur : 32 cms
Profondeur : 35 cms
Largeur : 14 cms
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Steel Engraved Qajar Cow Ceremonial Staff
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century Qajar head of a bull ceremonial staff is a remarkable artifact that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic finesse of the Qajar dynasty...
Category
19th Century Persian Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Dog in terracotta
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Dog in glazed terracotta, 19th century (or before).
Labrador, presumably English.
Category
1880s English Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Marwal Industries large scale zebra molded resin statue or sculpture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and no...
Category
1970s American Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of blue gemstones Foo Dogs on a long pedestal base. Great addition to your classic interior inspired and table tops.
Category
1950s Chinese Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Plaster Lion Head
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This antique plaster lion head has been reserved for years: now I'm publishing it for sale. I have no fountain, not even a garden that can welcome it. It'...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Terracotta Pug Dog With Glass Eyes
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exceptionally detailed standing terracotta pug dog with brilliant brown glass eyes. Pug has on a collar and it's tail is curved over it's back as...
Category
20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Scottish Pottery Lion, circa 1880
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Standing pottery lion, Scottish. Great treacle glaze; foot raised on a "stone" ball, circa 1880. Well modeled and rarely found large size. One eye possibl...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
A Pair Of Mid-19th Century Chatsworth Lions
Located in London, GB
Originally carved in marble for Chatsworth house by Canova Both lions in repose, cast in iron with a patinated finish.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique 17-18th Century Carved Sandstone Sculpture of Frog
Located in Kastrup, DK
300-400 old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture depicting a frog.
From pagoda / temple in Burma, 17-18th century.
From the estate of a Danish collector.
Untouched and in origi...
Category
17th Century Burmese Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'
Located in Central England, GB
An Irish bog oak hand carved inkstand in the form of an owl
Attributed to Cornelius Goggin, Dublin Ireland
This exceptional bog oak inkstand is of a very rare and desirable form....
Category
19th Century Irish Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bog Wood
Antique Traditional Koino Bori Wind Flag in Original Box, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique traditional Koino Bori wind flag in original box.
By unknown artist from Japan, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving...
Category
1950s Japanese Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fabric
Classic Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of glazed terra cotta male and female Foo Dogs standing on a base. Great addition to your Asian and classic inspired interior table tops.
Category
1950s Chinese Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Meiji Imari Amusing Study of a Seated Rabbit
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and amusing Japanese Imari study of a seated rabbit dating from the late Meiji period, early 20th century. The Rabbit, made in porcelain has a dis-proportionate head to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Figurine of a Musk Ox Calf by Jeanne Grut
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jeanne Grut, Danish 1927-2009.
Large figurine of a musk ox calf. Designed by Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen, 1960's.
Unglazed earthenware, 37 x 42 cm.
Signed J.G
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Miniature Bronze Statue of a Monkey on a Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful miniature bronze statue of a monkey sitting on a base. Great addition to your table tops and interiors.
Category
1950s French Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Crowned Crane Sculpture design by Filippo Bonanomi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
A haughty, loyal and proud animal, the Crowned Crane has always been recognized in several cultures as a pure and regal entity. Its tall and slender appearance accentuates its elegan...
Category
2010s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Horse Sculpture design by Filippo Bonanomi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and proud, the horse has always meant valor and strength. His powerful musculature has accompanied man on feats and adventures, sealing an eternal bold. The combination of es...
Category
2010s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Elephant Sculpture design by Filippo Bonanomi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
Considered since ancient times the guardian animal of devotion, memory and wisdom, the Elephant is even now a revered entity, which has become a symbol of its most intrinsic values.
...
Category
2010s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Antique Sacred Cow Sculpture in Carved Sandstone from Hindu Temple
Located in Kastrup, DK
17-18h century sandstone sculpture depicting a hindu sacred cow.
From hindu temple in India or Burma.
In untouched and in original condition.
India or Burma, 1600-1700.
Category
17th Century Indian Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Bitossi Rimini Blu Bull Ceramic, 1960, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Milano, IT
Bitossi Rimini Blu bull ceramic, 1960, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Leather Horse, Italy, Late 19th, Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Papier-mâché horse covered in leather with metal elements.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Japanese Porcelain Boy with Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese attributed porcelain figure of a resting elephant with a young boy dating from the early 20th century. The hollow molded figure portrays a sleeping elephant, ly...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom.
From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
Category
16th Century Burmese Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Attributed Blanc de Chine Model of a Stylized Dog
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Japanese attributed Blanc De Chine porcelain model of a amusing stylized dog dating from the early 20th century. This interesting figure is modelled as a seated dog with its t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Lioness Figures Andirons or Chenets
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 19th century French Empire gilt bronze lioness figures andirons or chenets
Two figures of lionesses facing each other made of patined bronze lying on rectangular gilt-bronze...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Orientalist Silvered Bronze Group of "The Falconer", P.J. Mene 19th C.
By P.J. Mêne
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th century Silvered Bronze Group of "The Falconer", Signed P.J. Mene. This silvered bronze depicts an Arab falconer on horseback, signed P.J. M...
Category
1850s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
American Polychrome Bronze Bison, Artist Signed, Dated 1914
Located in Petaluma, CA
This well modeled bronze figure of a bison is a fine example of this sought after animal who conjures up memories of the old west. Good sized, heavy and a luscious 2 color patina all...
Category
1910s American Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Vintage sculpture representing a horse. In light brown leather with glass eyes.
Presumably originating from Italy.
Good condition with natural age-related patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Ronzan “stile” Jaguar ceramic, 1950, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Horse Sculpture Henry Fratin, Paris, 1818
Located in Milano, IT
Horse, one of nine sculptures depicting animals of different species, entirely covered in fur; each animal rests on a wooden base, three of which have a label underneath which indica...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fur, Wood
20th Century Solid Silver Sculture Depicting a Basset Hound Dog
Located in VALENZA, IT
Basset hound dog sculture in 800 solid silver.
The object was made with the technique of fusion in two halves and subsequently joined by welding.
In th...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Antique Vienna Bronze Bull, Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a very fine example of a detailed casting of a bull. Nicely factory patinated in a warm brown finish bring this guy to life. Done in the manner of the noted Vienna bronze mak...
Category
1920s Austrian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Chasse à la Perdrix' by Pierre-Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Mid-19th Century French animalier bronze study of two hunting hounds, a setter and a pointer, flushing a partridge in the undergrowth. The bronze with very Fine deep brown...
Category
1850s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of metal sculptures depicting mythological birds, France late 19th
Located in Vicenza, VI
Pair of engraved metal sculptures depicting two mythological birds, traceable to the French sphere and datable to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The two sculptures are almost identical, distinguished by minor differences, such as the position of the legs; the most striking feature, however, lies in the metal chrome plating in that one sculpture...
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Austrian Terracotta Saint Bernard Dog
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative and charming sculpture of a Saint Bernard dog.
Hand painted terracotta with the original glass eyes.
Austria approx. 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Glass
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Spaniel, Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1920's
Located in Petaluma, CA
Cold Painted Spaniel attributed to the Bergmann foundry. A nice example with some wear to the factory finish. Still a very cute model.
Category
1920s Austrian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine French Animaliers bronze study of a stallion standing behind a post and rail fence exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and good...
Category
1850s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bull, Bronze, After Benlliure Gil, Mariano
By Mariano Benlliure y Gil
Located in Madrid, ES
Bull. Bronze. Following the model of BENLLIURE GIL, Mariano (Valencia 1862-Madrid, 1947).
Mariano Benlliure was a Spanish sculptor, a precocious cr...
Category
20th Century Spanish Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Other
Handmade French Leather Horse and Saddle with Glass Eyes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handmade French leather horse and saddle with glass eyes.
Category
20th Century European Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 year old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture. Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouche...
Category
16th Century Burmese Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Wide Antique Carved Wooden Eagle from France, Circa 1810
Located in Dallas, TX
With a wingspan of five and a half feet wide, this wooden eagle has a commanding presence. Hand-carved in France, circa 1810, the eagle was crafted by a master-level woodworker. Notice how each feather has been carved with incredible detail, showing slight separations in the barbs that make up feathers.
The eagle is presented with wings displayed, as if in the midst of flight. Both legs are tucked under the body, as you might see on a gliding bird. The beak is open with a large hole that runs through to the back side, possibly indicating that at one time the eagle held something in its mouth.
When Napoleon became Emperor of the French in 1804, he brought about a striking shift in artwork and architecture, embracing the styles of ancient empires...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Seguso Murano Glass Gold “Papera” 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
20° Century Solid Silver statuette depicting a Basset Hound dog
Located in VALENZA, IT
Basset hound dog statuette in 800 solid silver.
The object was made with the technique of fusion in two halves and subsequently joined by welding.
In th...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Premier Quality Zebra Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on a Painted Antique Wood Column
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy African Zebra Head is a truly impressive piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this iconic animal. Mounted on a white washed wooden rustic column pedestal, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fur, Wood
Sunrise Glass Jellyfish Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Sunrise glass jellyfish sculpture. Blown glass sculpture of jellyfish, in Sunrise, made in the USA. Other color variations available.
Category
2010s American Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vienna Bronze Bull, Mounted on Green Onyx Base, ca. 1920
Located in Petaluma, CA
Nicely detailed Vienna Bronze bull with bone horns and mounted on a circular onyx base. In the manner of Franz Bergmann, ca. 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
MAITLAND SMITH Horse Head Sculpture on Tessellated Marble Base
Located in Charlotte, NC
A table top sculpture in metal depicting a horse head by Maitland Smith. Sculpted metal horse head on a tessellated black marble base. Made in the Philippines, in the late 20th centu...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Grand cerf sculpté
Located in WARNETON, FR
Cette sculpture des années 50 est en excellent état!
Les yeux sont en verre.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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.